No Land for Grazing: Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has firmly stated that his administration will never yield any portion of the state’s territory to pastoralists for ranching or related purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Firm Stand at Sankera Town Hall: Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Sankera bloc (covering Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Logo local government areas), Alia stressed that such a move would not happen under his watch without the consent of the people.

• Federal Pilot Programme Backdrop: The declaration came in response to renewed anxiety after Benue was listed among the pilot states for the Federal Government’s ranching initiative, bringing the state’s long-standing open-grazing ban back into focus.

• Boosting Local Security: To address security challenges in the Sankera axis, the governor announced the planned deployment of three military operational units to Agu, Anyiin, and Azendeshi, alongside the provision of 30 motorcycles to support tactical patrols.

• Infrastructure and Political Engagements: Alia also highlighted plans for a 460-megawatt dam project to boost water supply and electricity, even as he continues his statewide APC stakeholder tour ahead of upcoming political engagements.

Amotekun Nabs Suspected Kidnappers: The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has successfully apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a 27-year-old man trapped during a ransom negotiation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Ransom Trap in Akure: According to the state commander, Adetunji Adeleye, who briefed journalists on Monday, operatives leveraged intelligence from informants to monitor and arrest the suspect behind the Shasha area.

• Foiled Plot in Owo: Authorities also paraded a 19-year-old former employee caught with a weapon who allegedly attempted to kidnap his former boss’s wife in Molege, Owo, before family members raised an alarm.

• Quick Rescue Operation: Adeleye highlighted a rapid response in the Isinigbo/Osi axis where operatives rescued an abducted woman and her two children following a brief confrontation with kidnappers.

• Community Collaboration: The commander commended local community members, including the Fulani community, for providing crucial information that aided recent security breakthroughs.

Earning a Living, Not Politics: Popular Nollywood actress Ronke Ojo, widely known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has candidly defended her association with politicians, pleading with the public during an appearance on the African A-List YouTube podcast not to judge or insult her for seeking a livelihood.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The “Food on the Table” Defense: Explaining her stance on supporting political figures for financial gain, she stressed that her presence around politicians simply means she is working to feed her family, asking critics to look away and let her be.

• Steering Clear of Dirty Politics: While maintaining that citizens retain the absolute freedom to vote for any candidate of their choice, the veteran actress firmly declined to comment on the state of Nigerian politics, describing it as entirely unappealing.

• Overcoming a Health Battle: In the same vein, Ronke recently opened up about a challenging medical ordeal that required her to spend substantial sums monthly on prescriptions, placing her under heavy financial strain.

• Gratitude to Supporters: She expressed deep appreciation to God, her colleagues, and APC chieftain Musiliu Akinsanya (popularly known as MC Oluomo) for stepping in to offer vital support during her healthcare crisis.