Supreme Court affirms Alia as Benue gov, dismisses PDP’s appeal
However, the Election Petitions Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, Abuja, affirmed Alia’s election as Benue governor, following his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the March 18 governorship election.
Benue govt procures 100 trucks of fertilizers for distribution to farmers
Benue state government has procured 100 trucks of fertilizers to be distributed to farmers in the year’s farming season.
Benue govt uncovers 2,500 ghost workers, ghost schools, others
The Benue State Government says it has uncovered over 2,500 ghost workers and ghost schools on its payroll.
Outrage in Benue over detention of 82 years old female LG Chairman, others
…PDP calls on DSS, state govt to release detainees, respect rule of law By Peter Duru, Makurdi The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed outrage over the detention of a 82 year old woman and Chairman of Ushongo Local Government Area, LGA, Mrs. Veronica Gajir and three of her colleagues from Ado, Guma and […]
Akume’s kinsmen kick against move to deny zone ministerial appointment
Anumeh faulted those calling on President Tinubu not to consider Benue ministerial nominees who were from the Benue North West District “because Senator Akume is also from the same zone. Unfortunately they are doing so out of ignorance.”
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 […]
Unknown armed men abduct eight in Benue community
By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least eight persons have been reportedly abducted by unknown armed men at Atamka community in Owukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. It was gathered from a source in the area that the armed men laid an ambush in the community on Saturday and Sunday for people returning […]
