The Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, Richard Tombowua, on Sunday, declared the All Progressives Congress chairmanship and councillorship candidates as winners of the Saturday local government election. Announcing the results of the election at the headquarters of…
…As Victims call on govt to intensify security measures, checkmate activities of transport companies By Titus Atondu, Makurdi A joint Military operations under the aegis of 401 Special Forces Brigade/Sector One Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued one Mr. Samuel Muekara,…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday, visited the Maximum Correctional Centre, Makurdi, and granted pardon to six inmates serving at the facility. The governor said that all the pardoned inmates were recommended by the Advisory Council on the Prerogative…
…As Alia tasks candidates to canvass vigorously to win for APC By Titus Atondu, Makurdi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has flagged off a mega Local Government campaign for the October 5th council polls. Benue Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth…
Conflicting communities in Benue State, Nigeria, have signed a peace accord to resolve their long-standing conflicts. The communities, including Ologba and Egba in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) and Tivs and Jukuns in Fiidi, Makurdi LGA, on Sunday in Makurdi…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dissolved the executive committees in Taraba, Benue, Oyo, Bauchi and Gombe states’ chapters. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Ladipo Johnson, in…
By Solomon Iorpev Benue is undoubtedly a central part of Nigeria, a significant part of the belt that holds the country together. There is no doubt that any significant impact on this part of the country has ripple effects on…
Gov. Hyacient Alia of Benue on Friday, inaugurated the State steering committee of “Save the Benue Child” project to mitigate child trafficking in the State Performing the ceremony in Makurdi, Alia said the Benue child has faced serious challenges over…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has suspended Senator Gabriel Suswam, Terngu Tsegba, Richard Gbande, Terseer Tsumba and Professor Nicholas Ada from the party for gross insubordination. In a press statement signed by Bemgba…
The Benue Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken disciplinary action against former Governor Samuel Ortom and three other officials over allegations of anti-party activities. This decision was made during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) in Makurdi. In…
