2023 gov’ship: Gov Ortom under pressure to anoint his CPS
By David Odama – Lafia AHEAD of 2023 general elections, a pressure group under the aegies of Concern Benue indigenes in Nasarawa state (CBILN), Wednesday, endorsed Terver Akase, the chief press secretary to the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom as their preferred governorship aspirant. They have vowed to compel governor Ortom to ensure that Akase […]
Gov. Ortom to replicate Operation Amotekun in Benue
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state says his government would replicate ‘Operation Amotekun’ in his state in view of the magnitude of the security challenges confronting the people of the state. The explained that the overwhelming security challenges in the state coupled with the dearth of security personnel to tackle […]
Middle Belt Forum condemns fresh killings in Benue State
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has condemned in strong terms the renewed killings of innocent people and wanton destruction of property in some parts of Benue State by Fulani herdsmen.
Gunmen kill 3 in Benue — Police
Benue Police Command has said that unknown gunmen killed three persons on Tuesday at Moon District, Kwande Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ms Catherine Anene, told newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday that the gunmen were suspected to be herdsmen. “On March 3rd, unknown gunmen, suspected to be […]
RENEWED RUGA RUMBLINGS: Plan to seize our land dead and buried – Ujege, Benue tribal leader
What do you make of the ruling by the Federal High Court declaring the RUGA policy of the Federal Government illegal and unconstitutional? The ruling stands for the truth and the law. We are happy that our judges are brave enough to say the truth on what should happen in this country, especially on issues […]
Negotiations on N30,000 minimum wage still ongoing, says Benue govt.
The Benue Government on Friday said that negotiations on the N30,000 new minimum wage for workers in the state had not been concluded. Prof. Anthony Ijohor, Secretary of the State Government, made the clarification in a statement issued to the Newsmen in Makurdi. He was reacting to reports that a member of the New Minimum […]
