32 seized cars: Transport firm demands N5bn from Benue govt
The management of London Line Transport Company Ltd, whose business premises was recently stormed by the Benue State Assets Recovery Committee has petitioned Governor Hyacinth Alia demanding the return of the 32 carted vehicles and payment of N5billion damages.
Catholic Church suspends priest for joining 2023 race
By Peter Duru, MAKURDI THE Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Gboko, the Most Reverend William Avenya, has suspended a priest, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, from public ministry for getting involved in partisan politics. The priest is a Benue State governorship contender on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. His suspension was contained in a […]
2023: Why Idoma tribe may not produce next Benue Governor – Middle Belt group
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace has said it would be difficult for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to cede its governorship ticket to the Idoma speaking people of Benue South district unless the people of the district lobby all the major political parties in the state to zone […]
Royal father, 24 others killed, as bandits invade 3 Benue LGs
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A traditional ruler, Zaki Unongo Shaayange and 24 others were, Monday night, killed in three separate attacks on communities in Logo, Tarka and Guma Local Government areas of Benue State by bandits. The attack also left many hospitalised with severe machete and gunshot injuries. It was gathered from a community leader, Chief Joseph […]
Tales of power shift from Benue to Delta
By Emmanuel Aziken It is a twist of irony that Governor Samuel Ortom who is selflessly canvassing power shift to the South is under pressure to preach what he is canvassing at the national level in his native Benue State. After monopolizing the governorship of Benue State since 1999, the Tiv in Benue are in pole position […]
2023: No rift in Benue PDP family over consensus candidates ― Ortom
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has debunked any rift in the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, family in Benue state over the ongoing consultations aimed at picking consensus candidates ahead of the coming party primaries and general elections. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, […]
