Benue govt debunks allegations of N20b fraud
Benue State Government has debunked reports alleging that about N20 billion federal allocation aggregated to the local governments was diverted. Global Integrity Crusade Network, GICN, had alleged that the state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia directed his Special Adviser on…
Gov Alia running Benue like parish – APC lawmakers cry to Tinubu.
The National Assembly caucus from Benue State, under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday, came hard on the Governor of the State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia. They accused the governor of running the state government…
Alia vs Uba: Tension in Benue as Tribunal gives verdict on guber election
There is heightened tension in Benue as the governorship elections tribunal is set to deliver judgment on the 2023 governorship elections in the state today. Recall that the three-member panel led by Justice Ibrahim Karaye had earlier adjourned the matter…
Court Sends Six Internet Fraudsters To Jail In Makurdi
The Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, secured the conviction of six fraudsters before Justice Abdul Dogo of a Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Report has it that…
Youths Kill ‘Monster’ Terrorising Benue Waterways [Video]
Youths in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State have reportedly killed a “monster” terrorising their waterways. Report has it that Olikita Ekani, a former media aide to Samuel Ortom, the state’s immediate past governor, revealed this on Facebook on…
We won’t surrender – Suspended LG chairmen accuse Gov Alia of Illegality
The suspended local government chairmen in Benue State have accused the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia, of illegality and impunity. They made the accusation while faulting their suspension by the state governor after he assumed office. Acting on the recommendation of…
Benue Governor, Alia Sacks Ortom’s Appointees
Benue State Governor, Rev Father Hyacinth Alia, has sacked all political appointees under the administration of the immediate past governor, Samuel Ortom. Report has it that the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, who disclosed this to newsmen in…
Why We Executed 45 Rural Electrification Projects In Benue – Gov Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says no fewer than 45 rural electrification projects have been executed by his administration. According to the Governor, the projects which were executed in different communities across the state, were aimed at boosting socio-economic…
Again, Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities, Kill 10
The bloodthirsty gunmen wrecking havoc in Benue State and other parts of the country have again murdered at least ten persons. Report gathered has it that the assailants invaded Opaha, Odogbo and Edikwu communities of Apa Local Government Area of…
Herdsmen Murder Labour Party Chairman In Benue
Unknown gunmen causing mayhem in Benue State have killed a Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Nathaniel Ochoche. Report has it that Ochoche, who was the Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman of the party in Apa Local Government Area of the…