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Benue Declares October 4th Work-Free for Local Government Elections
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.
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.
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.
Federal Government releases further details for the burial of the Ex president, Muhammadu Buhari.
It was shared that the burial will occur on Wednesday 16th of July, 2025.
This information was revealed in an official statement released by presidential aide Sunday Dare on X platform.
The statement briefly states that a committee will be set for the burial to be done properly and for the events to be held. The Federal Government then makes a list of the ministers needed to join this committee to hold a successful burial ceremony for Buhari.
It has been reported that two boys, aged 12 and 13, escaped from Boko Haram captivity after three years. The two boys arrived at the police station at 5:30 pm on July 12, 2025.
They described their story and how they escaped to the police, giving insight into what happened to them over the past few years.
A security analyst who was present at the narration gave a brief summary of what had occurred to the boys, sharing that they were kidnapped alongside their parents. However, their captors relaxed their guard earlier due to the boys’ stature and weakness.
The boys revealed how they trained other captives for combat, but they were both assigned to service the firearms. They also revealed their escape plan, which they had devised 10 months ago, and then took advantage of an opportunity to escape.
U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed Lionel Messi as the biggest football star in the world right now. Speaking after Chelsea’s dominant 3–0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday night, Trump praised the Argentine legend, calling him a global icon. While he still considers Brazilian legend Pelé the greatest of all time, Trump made it clear that Messi is the biggest name in football today.
He commended Major League Soccer for landing such a massive talent, saying, “Messi, yes, he’s a great star, probably the biggest soccer star on this planet. Our country is lucky to have him playing here every week.” Messi and his Inter Miami teammates took part in this year’s Club World Cup but were knocked out in the round of sixteen.
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