A fresh controversy has rocked Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration following allegations of fraudulent activities linked to a proposed media team.
A letter purportedly authored by Dr. Mkor Aondona Donatus, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Research, Documentation, and Strategy, requested over ₦12 million for the inauguration of a media team.
15th January 2025
The Igede Youth Council (IYC) has strongly refuted recent claims by Mr. Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, spokesperson for the Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District. The council dismissed the assertion that construction work is ongoing on the Otukpo-Oju road as a constituency project, labeling it as misleading and baseless.
*Silence on ₦2.1 Billion SUBEB Refund Raises Questions on Selective Justice
By Morgan Adikwu
Governor Hyacinth Alia’s demand for over ₦2.45 billion refund from Lobi Stars’ former vice chairmen, particularly Dominic Iorfa, reeks of political vendetta rather than justice. The recent White Paper on the club’s finances might appear to address accountability, but many political observers have decried it as a weaponized move against perceived opponents.
Iorfa, Others to Refund ₦2.445 Billion to Lobi Stars
Three former vice chairmen of Lobi Stars Football Club have been directed to refund a total of ₦2,445,012,596.92 following the release of the White Paper from the forensic audit into the club’s finances.
Outrage as Tersoo Kula Faces Backlash for Disparaging Remark on Senator Akume
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, Mr. Tersoo Kula, has sparked widespread outrage following a controversial public statement in which he allegedly referred to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, as a “mad man.” The remark, deemed highly disrespectful and unbecoming of a public official, has ignited sharp criticism and demands for an immediate retraction and apology.