Benue under siege, politicians in Abuja sponsoring attacks – Gov Alia
Governor Alia said preliminary findings from a judicial panel of inquiry suggest that political actors are at the heart of the ongoing violence.
Benue residents protest insecurity, demand government action
Residents of Otukpo, the headquarters of Benue South Senatorial District, took to the streets on Tuesday in a massive protest against the escalating cases of kidnappings and killings in the area.
FG trains Benue LGAs on early warning, response to conflicts, disasters
The Federal Government through its Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience OSPRE has trained selected local government areas in Benue state on early warning and response to conflicts and disasters.
Gov Alia threatens deposition of any traditional ruler supporting, harbouring criminals
…says they must play active roles in combating crime, criminality By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has threatened to dethrone any traditional ruler in any part of the state found supporting and harbouring criminals in his domain. The governor charged the royal fathers to give priority attention and play active roles […]
Makurdi modern market: Built with fanfare, left to rot away
The traders even dragged the then Governor Suswam to court to stop him from forcing them to relocate to the market
Plots to destabilize our state ahead of 2027 elections will be addressed – Benue State Govt
The Benue State Government has acknowledged receiving several petitions from concerned stakeholders regarding the proliferation of shadow political pressure groups and civil societies aimed at throwing the state into political turmoil ahead of the 2027 general elections for personal gain.
