Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has hosted a high-powered delegation from the United States Department of State in Makurdi for talks aimed at strengthening collaboration on security, peacebuilding, religious freedom, humanitarian response and lasting solutions to the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state.

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector as the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation and the National Insurance Commission agreed to deepen collaboration to expand agricultural insurance, boost farmers’ confidence and enhance national food security.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has renewed its criticism of the multi billion stadium under construction at Igbogene in Yenagoa Local Government Area, insisting that the project does not reflect the state’s most pressing economic needs.

The National Examinations Council, NECO, has strongly dismissed claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State operates as a “miracle examination centre,” describing the allegation as false and contrary to official records.

‎Governor Ahmed Ododo on Friday declared that the rescue of the four victims abducted from Government Secondary School, Olowa Agbajo, in Dekina Local Government Area would not halt the ongoing manhunt for those behind the attack.