By Titus Atondu, Makurdi The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, on Friday inspected an irrigation farm project in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, and commissioned the Ugondo Community access road. During his visit to the…
Panel A of the Benue Local Government Election Petition Tribunal, currently sitting in Abuja, has adjourned proceedings until 24 March to consider motions challenging its jurisdiction. This adjournment comes despite a ruling from the Federal High Court in Makurdi, which…
A devastating fire has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the well-known rice mill market in Wurukum, near the River Benue Bridge in Makurdi. The fire erupted in the early hours of Monday, prompting a swift response from firefighters…
The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups Leaders has called on the party’s leadership and President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing crisis within the Benue State chapter to safeguard democracy within the party. Speaking at a…
The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, has accused his successor, Gov. Hyacinth Alia, of playing politics with the continuous insecurity bedevilling the state. Ortom stated this in a statement on Tuesday signed by his media aide, Mr…
Benue state Governor, Hyacinth Alia has unveiled the state’s official anthem and symbols to promote culture, identity, and heritage. Performing the grand finale of the ceremony on Saturday night in Makurdi, Alia said he would send an Executive Bill to…
The Benue State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Chief Samuel Ortom as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT). The nomination was contained in a statement signed by Mr Tim Nyor, the…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has commended the collaborative efforts of international communities working alongside the Benue State government to address the complex challenges facing the state. Governor Alia made the commendation…
The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has been given approval by the Benue State House of Assembly to commence the recruitment of over 9,000 teachers. Recall that the recruitment exercise was suspended in December following an altercation between…
By Seun Ibiyemi A tragic boat accident on December 15, 2024, claimed several lives when a wooden boat carrying about 70 to 80 passengers capsized on the River Benue while travelling from Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State to…
