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Benue Declares October 4th Work-Free for Local Government Elections

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Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has officially declared Friday, October 4th, as a work-free day in preparation for the local government elections taking place on October 5th.

The announcement came through a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, on Thursday in Makurdi.

This move is designed to enable eligible voters to travel to their respective local government areas, ensuring they have the time and opportunity to participate fully in the election process.

Governor Alia emphasized the critical role of civic engagement in strengthening democracy and urged the citizens to seize this chance to make their voices heard at the local level.

The governor highlighted the significance of active involvement in the electoral process, expressing optimism that with widespread participation, the elections would run smoothly, fairly, and with the desired transparency.

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He further called on both public and private sector organizations to align with this initiative, encouraging them to support their employees in taking part in the democratic exercise.

Governor Alia also stressed the importance of peaceful behaviour and cooperation throughout the election period.

He appealed to citizens, political parties, and stakeholders to prioritize unity and ensure that the process unfolds without disruptions.

By fostering a spirit of collaboration, he believes that the elections will not only be a success but will also strengthen the bonds of community and democracy within the state.

In his message, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful, free, and fair election.

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He reiterated that this work-free day was a crucial step toward making sure that every eligible voter had the opportunity to cast their ballot without any obstacles, reinforcing the essence of civic responsibility.


 

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Peter Obi Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Hunger Index Ranking

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Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.

He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”

“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”


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U.S. Government Warns Influencers Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.

It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”


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Isaac Fayose Criticizes Government Over Taxation and Insecurity

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Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.

He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.

According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.

The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”


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