*FORGETTING MINIMUM WAGE OF N70,000
Dr. Awunah | Durumi, Abuja
11th November, 2024

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State is behaving like Saul who, in 35AD, began to persecute the followers of Jesus Christ in foreign cities. The despotic fangs Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has bared on the same people who voted for him have shocked even his supporters.

The only area Alia becomes soft and develops instant amnesia is whenever he is reminded that there is a new national minimum wage of N70,000 and all other state governors have started implementing the new wage. He is a dove when it comes to that discussion, but wears the wings of an eagle and the claws of a lion the moment he hears that his political opponents are to assemble in any part of the state.

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Alia’s Luxury Office and The Neglect of Benue Masses

-“When the gods want to destroy a man, they first make him run mad in his policy perspective”

By Morgan Adikwu

Governor Hyacinth Alia’s plan to construct a luxury governor’s office while the masses endure extreme poverty and neglected public services has struck a bitter chord with the people of Benue. His ambitious campaign promises painted an image of hope, a future where basic needs like functional water facilities, accessible healthcare, and sturdy rural roads would finally be met. Yet, just months into his administration, it’s becoming evident that the reality contrasts sharply with the vision sold to the public.

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MNYIM’S REINSTATEMENT: ALIA’S DECEPTION AND FEAR OF EXPOSURE

By Eneche Obochi

Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent reinstatement of Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Barr. Fidelis Mnyim, following his suspension and public humiliation, underscores a disturbing attempt to shield himself from the fallout of his own political deception. This move appears as yet another ploy to distance himself from the high-profile EFCC lawsuit he initially endorsed at the governors’ forum—misleading the presidency into believing he wasn’t among the governors who sanctioned it.

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Apa Legacy Initiative Awards Scholarships to 100 Benue South Students

On November 10, 2024, Otukpo played host to the inaugural edition of the **Apa Legacy and Sustainability Initiative** scholarship program, aimed at supporting underprivileged students from Benue South Senatorial District. The initiative, a project by Hon. David Adejoh Olofu Ph.D, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance, awarded N100,000 each to 100 students attending public tertiary institutions across Nigeria, spanning the nine LGAs of Benue South.

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DE JURE DIVINO: THE BETRAYAL-AVENGED STORY OF AGADA AND ALIA

*Traitors Are Punished in the Ninth Circle of Hell – Dante

By Morgan Adikwu

In Dante’s Divine Comedy, the ninth circle of hell is reserved for those who betray trust—an unpardonable offense with no redemption. This feature story parallels that ancient truth, chronicling the turbulent saga of Comrade Austin Agada, Chairman of the APC in Benue State, and Governor Hyacinth Alia. Agada paved the path for Alia’s rise to power with precision and resolve. This title captures not only Agada’s resilience in the face of betrayal but also his divine vindication. Agada stands recognized as a man of conscience and unwavering loyalty before both the law and, ultimately, before God.

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