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GOVERNOR MUTFWANG LAUNCHES VICTIMS SUPPORT FUND, PLEDGES TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO DONORS

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February 20, 2024

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has launched the Victims Support Fund (VSF) 2023/2024 programme, aimed at providing relief and empowerment to victims of terrorist attacks in the state. The materials for this initiative were donated by the Federal Government’s Victims Support Fund, chaired by Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd).

Governor Mutfwang has pledged transparency and accountability in the distribution of relief materials to victims, emphasizing the importance of maintaining trust between the State Government, VSF, and the people of Plateau. During the launch, he announced the formation of a committee, led by the Secretary to the Government of the State, to oversee the distribution process. This committee will include representatives from NGOs, the media, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.

The Governor expressed gratitude to Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) and the VSF management for their intervention in supporting displaced persons in Plateau. He also appealed for strong partnerships with government agencies, philanthropists, and individuals to facilitate the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes.

“We want to be accountable to our donors, to the victims, and to the people of the state. So be rest assured that whatever you have brought to Plateau will be put to good use. We thank you very sincerely for thinking about the victims of the unfortunate violence that has been happening on the Plateau,” Governor Mutfwang affirmed.

He advised the victims not to lose hope but remain resilient and optimistic, assuring them that the government is working tirelessly to overcome the challenges they face.

Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), Chairman of VSF, represented by Mrs. Toyin Akerele-Ogunsiyi, Special Adviser on Programmes and Operations, outlined the scope of the intervention. The N250 million programme will cover food distribution, education, income generation, psychosocial support, and peacebuilding initiatives in Bassa, Barkin-Ladi, and Riyom Local Government Areas of the state.

The Chairman explained that while VSF was initially established in 2014 to support victims of insecurity in the North-East, the mandate has been extended to include states like Plateau, with a focus on improving livelihoods and rebuilding communities affected by conflicts.

“Our mandate includes distribution of foodstuff, educational materials, training of teachers, income generation, peacebuilding, water and sanitation, among others,” Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) stated.

The launch event was attended by various dignitaries, including government officials, representatives from NGOs, and community leaders. With the VSF 2023/2024 programme in motion, the people of Plateau are hopeful for a brighter and more secure future.

Reported by Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, on 20th February, 2024.

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Benin Club’s Ladies Golf Captain Joy Omorogiuwa Reveals Factors Behind Glamour Of 31st BCGS Championship

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October 12, 2026

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The ladies golf captain of Benin Club in Edo State, Mrs Joy Omorogiuwa has revealed several factors that made their 31st BCGS championship a successful event filled with glamour, Sports247 reports.

Speaking during the well-attended competition’s final on Saturday, Omorogiuwa disclosed that it was made possible through sleepless hours of planning and combined efforts from all the members.

She thanked everyone who joined hands in organsing a highly successful 31st BCGS Ladies Open, which was eventually won by Ehis Igbinadolor, as she retained her Queen of the Greens trophy by carding 234 gross over 54 holes.

En route to clinching the prestigious title for the second year running, Igbinadolor beat a strong field of top female golfers, as she carded 80 gross on day one, played 78 and 76 gross on days two and three to top the leaderboard ahead of Diana Osmond.

However, Igbinadolor’s victory did not come easy, as Osmond kept swinging hard until the last put, but her 237 gross was only good enough for runner-up spot, three shots adrift, while Grace Ogeili had a late push with 245 gross to place third and Destiny Okoh hit 248 to take fourth spot.

Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) immediate past president, Evelyn Oyome carded 255 gross to finish fifth, Juliet Ogunwa placed sixth with 264 gross, as Love Okoho got 267 gross to complete the top seven, while Deborah Emifoniye won the hcp 19-28 category with a total gross score of 282 over three days.

Emigoniye warded off pressure from Angela Uwabor with 282 gross and Peace Irabor was third with 297, while BCGS captain, Stephen Ebaretonbofa got 86 gross to win the special guests and sponsors’ category, with the vice-captain, Victor Oriasotie second on 92 gross and Matthew Chadzimura third.

At the end of it all, Omorogiuwa thanked everyone for turning up and gave gratitude to God for the day’s huge success as well as for giving the organisers favourable weather throughout the long line of activities that began on Wednesday.

“The glamour and celebration is undoubtedly a reflection of hours of planning, coordination, sleepless night and self denial of comfort by the various committees. I am eternally grateful,” an elated Omorogiuwa stated.

Sports247 gathered further that this year’s BCGS Ladies Open had over 100 female golfers in attendance from all across the country, while also maintaining its status as one of Nigeria’s longest-running women’s golf competitions.

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Will the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success?

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October 12, 2026

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Apple will announce a new smart home hub on Tuesday called the HomeView, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date. Gurman described the HomeView as a Siri-powered device with a display and an A18 chip, allowing customers to control their other smart home devices.

The HomeView will reportedly be available in two models — one designed for countertops and the other to be mounted on walls.

This would be Apple’s most serious bet on the smart home to date, after it failed to get much traction for its HomeKit software framework or its HomePod smart speaker.

Gurman reports that on Tuesday, Apple will also be unveiling updated versions of two other home devices, namely the Apple TV set-top box and the HomePod mini. Earlier this week, he said that Apple plans to announce a partnership with LG to create a smart lock, a thermostat, and a doorbell.