Tag: Benue State
Family of 7 among over 40 feared killed in Benue militia gangs’ war
When people noticed the movement of the armed tribal militia groups into Benue communities, the chiefs informed political leaders who…
Three herders, soldier killed in gun-battle in Benue
Igbinomwanhia said that the armed herders during the attack, killed one personnel and injured another who was receiving treatment at…
I’m not joining APC – Ortom refutes defection claims
Samuel Ortom also dismissed claims of having friction with former governor Gabriel Suswam and Senator Abba Moro.
Benue: APC wins Guma I State Constituency rerun election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Guma I State Constituency in Benue, Mr Terwase Uche, has been declared…
Massive gun-battle in Benue: Bandits shoot two soldiers, NSCDC officer dead
The OPWS Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, told newsmen in Makurdi on Saturday that the troops forced the bandits to…
Benue traditional ruler Abua King Shuluwa dies at 79
King Shuluwa who was also a member of Benue State Council of Traditional Rulers will be buried on 10 February.
Benue man Chinana Tali arrested while attempting to sell 8-yr-old son for N20m
The suspect hailed from Logo Local Government Area of Benue State while being interrogated at the NSCDC FCT Command, claimed…
Rehabilitate Otukpo-Obi highway to curb kidnapping, Group urges FG
Also, the group called on Benue State Government to construct the Alade - Obarike Road to give the people of…
‘We’ll crush you mercilessly,’ Army commander warns criminals in Benue
Nzan explained that the operation aimed at checkmating various skirmishes and criminality within the state, especially during the yuletide period.
Benue govt to investigate encroached state lands
The governor particularly ordered the board to, within the shortest time, identify and summon all those who have built on…
Gunmen kidnap Benue Commissioner for Information
Eyewitnesses say the kidnappers, who came on four motorcycles, ordered everyone in the house, including Mrs Aboh and children, to…
Just In: Protesting women block Makurdi-Abuja highway
Protesting women staged a barricade on the Makurdi/Laafia/Abuja federal highway on Friday following an attack by suspected herdsmen. Five people…
EFCC raids Internet fraudsters’ hideout in Benue, cracks 14 suspects
Uwujaren said the suspects were arrested after series of surveillance based on intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
Gov. Hyacinth appoints new SSG, HoS, 3 others
According to the statement, the appointments take immediate effect.
Easter: ‘Let’s heal the wound of injustice’, says Gov. Ortom
In his goodwill message to Nigerians commemorating this year's Easter celebration, the Governor urged deliberate efforts to give every part…
‘How gunmen killed over 70 people in Benue communities in one week’
The villages under attack by the armed herdsmen are in Apa, Agatu and Otupko communities and are mostly inhabited by…
2023 Elections, Politics, Top Stories
This is what happened today when Tinubu visited Benue for campaign (Video, photos)
Other dignitaries at the rally included the APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima; Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello;…
Massive crowd for Tinubu in Benue (Video)
Thousands of supporters came out massively in Zaki-biam in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State to support their ambition.
Floods devastate 200 households in Makurdi
Benue state’s Committee on Floods had approved the expansion of selected camps in Makurdi, Guma and Logo to accommodate flood…
2 Benue farmers remanded for abducting colleague
Ato said the suspects and others, at large, trespassed into Demenongo’s farm and dragged him to Abande Village with his…
2 killed in Benue communal clash
“We got information that some mischievous persons burnt down the house of deceased DSP Emmanuel Agber at Ikpayongo" Police say
Gov. Ortom sues for peace between 2 warring clans
The governor called stakeholders to work with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue to bring lasting peace to the 20 Local…
2023: Akume urges PDP defectors to ensure APC victory in Benue
Benue APC Chairman, Mr Austin Agada, said the ceremony was to show solidarity with the Federal Government over its massive…
Court orders unfreezing Of Benue govt accounts
Justice Ekwo had upon an ex parte application dated and filed on Sept. 30 2021, made an interim order freezing…
3 Benue farmers docked over death of 7-year-old girl
Uleru said that while the defendants were at the party, the house was razed by fire and Levi Ianna’s granddaughter…
NSCDC recovers 3 bodies from Benue river
Deputy Commander of the Corps, Ejelikwu Michael in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Thursday, said three…
Benue Gov, Ortom signs N155.6b 2022 budget into law
The governor assented the 2022 budget on Friday at the New Banquet Hall of Benue Peoples House Makurdi. He described…
Benue APC people are drunkards – Ortom
The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur, said he was referring to some members of…
FG disburses N1.8B to vulnerable households in Benue
The scheme, one of the Federal Government’s National Social Investment Programme, seeks to lift vulnerable citizens out of the poverty…
APC will take over Benue in 2023- Akume
By Nicholas Dechi Sen. George Akume, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, says it is almost certain that…