Benue govt officials plotting protest against President Tinubu, Akume, Akpabio, APC alleges
The party claimed that the protest is aimed at stopping the President from assenting the recent resolution of the Senate stopping the release of funds to Local Government Caretaker Committees in any state of the Federation.
Why we nullified employment of over 12,000 civil servents – Gov Alia
…insists his govt isn’t on witch hunt mission By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has explained that his administration resolved to cancel the employment of over 12,000 civil servants recruited by the last administration and also reverted all promotions to the rank of Permanent Secretary because the entire […]
Death toll in Benue communities attacks hit 40
…group sends SOS to Benue govt, says herders taking over deserted communities By Peter Duru, Makurdi The death toll in the recent attacks by unknown gunmen on Imande Mbakange and other neighbouring communities in Mbacher Council Ward of Kastina-Ala Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state has risen to over 40. It would be recalled […]
Alia dissolves boards of Benue parastatals, agencies
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hycinth Alia of Benue State has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all parastatals and agencies of Government in the state and the removal of their Chief Executive Officers. He also directed the sacked Chief Executive Officers to hand over all government property in their possession to […]
Alia takes over in Benue, promises end to insecurity
…plans review of Benue grazing law By Peter Duru, Makurdi Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia on Monday tookover the reins of leadership in Benue state with a promise to collaborate with the Federal Government to end the nagging security challenges facing the state. In his maiden address shortly after being sworn into office by the Chief […]
Benue: Ortom assures smooth transition of power to Alia
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom-led administration has promised to ensure a smooth transition of power to the incoming government of Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. The pledge was made on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Anthony Ijojor at the inaugural meeting of the transition committees set up by the […]
