Thunderstone Strikes and Kills Young Girl in Mbaiwen, Adikpo Adikpo, Kwande LGA, Benue State – A tragic incident unfolded yesterday at Mrs. Celina Agbatse’s compound in Mbaiwen, Adikpo, as a young girl lost her life after being struck by a thunderstone. Eyewitnesses report that the victim had gone out to fetch water when it began to rain. Seeking shelter in front of the house, she waited for the downpour to subside. Tragically, a thunderstone struck her, causing fatal injuries. Despite immediate efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the General Hospital in Adikpo. Her body has since been deposited in the hospital’s mortuary. The community is mourning this heartbreaking loss, as residents express their grief and extend condolences to the bereaved family. Authorities and safety experts urge the public to take precautions during thunderstorms and seek secure shelter to prevent similar tragedies. Admin, Benue Newspoint ✍️✍️✍️

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Senator Titus Zam, Benue North West (APC), has said that the NCDC will help rebuild the zone. Sen Zam, who disclosed this during the funeral oration for the late Tyoor Augustine Azer Tingir, District Head of Saghev/Ukusu at Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, further said the commission will also help tackle the challenges of insecurity facing north-central Nigeria. Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) signed into law a bill establishing the NCDC on February 4, 2025. Senator Zam is the pioneer Senate Committee Chairman of the commission. "With this commission, I know that there is somewhere to run to," Senator Zam told his audience, noting that a similar commission in the South and North East is developing the aforementioned regions. According to the Benue North West Senator, the problems facing the zone will soon be tackled. He explained that by Tuesday next week, the budget for the commission will be presented before the National Assembly, and once passed, funding will be available for the commission to take off. Already, political leaders in the zone have met to fine-tune arrangements for the NCDC's smooth takeoff. Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, said after the meeting that the leaders met to chart "the best path forward for the NCDC to drive security, economic growth, and sustainable development across the North Central Zone in our collective quest to strengthen the region, provide lasting solutions to our challenges, and unlock opportunities for our people." Credit: The News Times. #benue_newspoint

Governor Alia's Road Project in Zone A Progresses Steadily Kwande LGA, Benue State – The construction of the 23-kilometer Manyam-Unongo-Village-Adikpo Road in Kwande Local Government Area is making significant progress under the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia. On Day Two of the Zone A Project Tour, officials and stakeholders assessed the ongoing work, with pictorial evidence showcasing the steady advancement of the road construction. This project is expected to enhance connectivity, boost economic activities, and improve transportation within the region. Residents and commuters have expressed optimism, noting that the improved infrastructure will ease movement and contribute to the overall development of Kwande LGA and its environs. The project is part of Governor Alia’s commitment to upgrading road networks and fostering infrastructural growth across Benue State. Source: Ohitty TV/Radio Reported by Admin Benue Newspoint #benue_newspoint