Unpaid Legal Fees Spark Outrage and Threats of Case Withdrawal, As Lawyers Allege Misappropriation of N800 Million
A major legal storm erupted at the Appeal Tribunal sitting at the NBA House, Abuja, as lawyers engaged to defend the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) and 23 embattled council chairmen decried the non-payment of their professional fees by the Benue State Government under Governor Hyacinth Alia.
The North Central leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to unregistered and unauthorized groups using the party’s name to launch attacks on its leaders, particularly Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE: AGADA CELEBRATES SENATOR AKUME AT 71
Today, I join millions across Benue State, Nigeria, and beyond to celebrate a remarkable leader, father, selfless patriot, and exemplary public servant, Senator Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), as he marks his 71st birthday.
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.
Remembering Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo: A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience in Tivland and Beyond
Introduction
As the Tiv community gathers from November 26 to November 30 to pay final respects to Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo in his hometown near Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, the memory of an extraordinary life reverberates across the land. Through the words of Chief Simon Shango, MFR, Smearbusters presents a reflective account of Unongo’s towering contributions, chronicling the depth of his influence in the realms of education, business, and Nigerian politics. Unongo, a tenacious leader and a mentor to countless young Tiv men and women, left an indelible mark on his community, his family, and his nation.