House member moves for privattisation of ailing companies in Benue

House member moves for privattisation of ailing companies in Benue

George Alli represents Otukpo/Akpa State Constituency at the Benue State House of Assembly. He is the House Committee Chairman on Commerce and Industry. In this interview with Vanguard in Makurdi, he laments the poor industrial base of Benue State suggesting that the state government privatize its ailing industries in the face of dwindling resources at its disposal; Hon Ali also spoke on other issues. Excerpts:
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Makurdi residents condemn rape of 3-yr-old

Makurdi residents condemn rape of 3-yr-old

By Emeka Mamah MAKURDI — Residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have continued to condemn the alleged rape of Mimidoo Tor, a three-year-old girl by a HIV positive middle-aged man Cletus Egwu, who in a bid to seek supernatural cure for his ailment allegedly raped Mimidoo,  who has also been infected with the virus. […]

Journalists tasked on responsible reportage

Journalists tasked on responsible reportage

By Taye Obateru & Adedoyin Ojosipe Jos — Journalists have been challenged to inject a sense of responsibility into their reportage of conflicts so that they do not worsen situations. Director, Centre for Conflict Management and Peace Studies of the University of Jos, Dr. Shedrack Best who threw the challenge, said peace and the general […]

Stakeholders brainstorm on sustenance of Nollywood…

Stakeholders brainstorm on sustenance of Nollywood…

Life comes with various challenges and disappointments that leave a lot of people stressed up and craving for relaxation. Most people after the day’s hard work choose to relax and take their minds off the happenings of the day. One of the ways of such relaxation is mostly entertainment. In Nigeria, most people now relax by watching home video movies, thanks to Nollywood.

Reps move against corporate prostitution in banks

Reps move against corporate prostitution in banks

By Luka Binniyat ABUJA—The House of Representatives yesterday passed into Second Reading a bill that prohibits the use of Nigerian women by banks in manners that makes them compromise to meet set targets and keep their jobs. The bill, however, went through a heated debate before it was passed through a voice count that marginally […]