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 […]
Jime vs Ortom: Anxiety in Benue as Tribunal delivers judgement
By Peter Duru There is a surge of anxiety across Benue state ahead of tomorrow’s (Monday) final judgement by the Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in the petition by the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate in the last election, Mr. Emmanuel Jime challenging the victory of Governor Samuel Ortom. Counsel to the parties […]
We are winning the war against kidnappers, criminals —Ortom
…assures Igbo community in Benue By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State government has assured the Igbo community and other Nigerians living and doing business in the state that the current massive onslaught against criminals was yielding results and cases of kidnapping in the state would soon become history. The assurance […]
Ruga project, a threat to Nigeria’s existence, cancel it — Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has called on the federal government to outrightly cancel the planned construction of the controversial Ruga settlements for herdsmen across the country and seek solutions to the causes of their violence-ridden seasonal migration from the North to the South and back.
Benue Police arrest man, 21, with 26 mobile phones
The Benue Police Command has arrested one Godwin Raphael, 21, with 26 brands of mobile phones, a locally made pistol and other items in Otukpo Local Government Area.
“Over 3,641 killed in Benue by armed herdsmen”
Indications emerged Monday that over 3,641 persons were reportedly killed in Benue by suspected armed herdsmen between 2016 and 2018.
