During the colonial era, the British governed this region under what they called “Benue Province” (established in 1926). Surprisingly, Makurdi was not the first headquarters. That honor belongs to Abinsi, a riverside town that once played a central role in administration and trade in the Benue Valley. This information explores four key questions: Where Is…

There shall be a slight, marginal increase in salary come October 2026 for federal workers on CONPSS (Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure) as well as those on CONRAISS (Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure), should the government implements what it said on Friday 24 April 2026 in Abuja through the Head of Service of…

The federal government of Nigeria approved, with effect from January 2026, a 100% gratuity for retiring public servants. It is understood by some as payment of your monthly salary 100% as your monthly pension. That’s even when you retire they’ll continue to pay you same amount as you received when in service. Great day dreaming!…

In a move aimed at strengthening the operations of the National Population Commission (NPC), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven new Federal Commissioners. These appointments are part of ongoing efforts to reposition the commission for improved efficiency in population data management and national planning. The newly appointed commissioners will represent their respective…

The departments of Nigeria’s National Population Commission (NPC) are: Departments in NPC, their roles, structure, and importance in national development A look at the departments in Nigeria’s National Population Commission provides a clear understanding of how the agency operates and fulfills its national duties. The National Population Commission (NPC) is a key government body responsible…

The great people of Buruku Federal Constituency have resolved that they deserve a representative who understands their struggles, shares their aspirations, and is committed to real progress. That representative is Hon. Ephraim Agber. Hon. Ephraim Agber is not just another name on the ballot — he is a vibrant, people-oriented visionary with a proven track…

Details emerged from the deadly attack on communities in Kaiama axis of Kwara State, as officials, residents, and survivors recount scenes of mass executions, arson, and displacement that have left the nation shaken. A Red Cross official and local authorities have confirmed that no fewer than 162 people were killed in the coordinated assault, while…

Nigeria’s Igbo-speaking populations extend far beyond the contemporary political boundaries of the five South-Eastern states. Historical migrations, pre-colonial settlement patterns, colonial boundary-making, and post-colonial state creation all contributed to the presence of indigenous Igbo communities in several other Nigerian states. This list documents Igbo-speaking or Igbo-origin communities that are indigenous to states outside the South…

Among the Yorùbá people, names are not casual labels. They are compressed histories, spiritual markers, occupational records, and theological statements. A name can reveal the deity a family once served, the profession of its ancestors, the circumstance of a child’s birth, or a prayer spoken into the future. Yet today, many Yorùbá names are confidently…

1. Ibibio G.I. Jones (Gwilym Iwan Jones) occupies a complex and enduring position in the historiography and anthropology of southeastern Nigeria. His work lies at the intersection of colonial administration, social anthropology, and early ethnographic documentation of the Ibibio-speaking peoples and their neighbors. This case study critically examines Jones’s biography, the scope and substance of…