Tag: Benue State
Herdsmen attack Governor Suswam’s convoy
The convoy of Governor Gabriel Suswam of the central Nigerian state of Benue convoy was attacked on Tuesday by suspected…
‘Militiamen overrunning my state,’ cries Gov. Suswam
Governor Gabriel Suswam of the central Nigerian state of Benue said militiamen are overrunning his state, causing destruction of lives…
Herdsmen kill 6, raze houses in Benue
Gunmen attacked five farming villages in volatile central Nigeria’s Benue State, killing six people and burning many houses, police said…
Nigerian medical doctor arrested for raping patient
The Police Command in the central Nigerian state of Benue has confirmed the arrest of a medical doctor, who allegedly…
INEC Undergoes Reorganisation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is undergoing re-organisation, re-structuring and widening the scope of its electoral institute, INEC Chairman…
Obonogwu Evicted At Glo Academy
One of the players featuring at the Glo Soccer Academy, Anthony Obonogwu has been evicted. He joined about 12 other…
Gov Suswam faces political foe in novelty match
Gov. Gabriel Suswam of Nigeria’s central state of Benue is expected to face Professor Steve Ugbah, his main challenger in…
Grandma Set Ablaze
Barely seven months after St. Roberts Catholic Church collapsed and killed not less than 30 parishioners in Adamgbe, Mbayongo,Vandeikya, Benue…
Benue speaker quits
The Speaker of Nigeria’s Benue State House of Assembly, Mr David Iorhemba, has resigned his appointment. Iorhemba tendered his resignation…
3 sentenced to die for robbery
The Chief Judge of Benue, Justice Iorhemen Hwande, on Thursday in Makurdi sentenced three men to death for armed robbery.…
Sports Festival: Organisers Charged To Provide Adequate Security
Worried over the state of security in the country, the Director of Sports in Benue State, Orngu David, has called…
Motorcyclist gets death sentence for robbery
A Nigerian High court in the central city of Makurdi, Benue State on Monday sentenced a 27 year-old man, Oloche…
30 killed by Fulani herdsmen in Benue village
An ethnic dispute over land in a village in Nigeria’s Benue state that has repeatedly flared up in the past…
Suspected Ritualists Kidnap Teenager
Suspected ritualists have kidnapped a teenager who was sent on an errand by her father in Otukpo Local Government Area, …
Benue River also floods the highway
The recent overflow of the River Benue has blocked parts of the Makurdi-Gboko Highway, especially from Tyo-mu end, about 13…
Benue PDP shifts council primaries
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) local government primaries scheduled to hold on Saturday across Benue State has been shifted till…
Date fixed for Benue council polls
The Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) in Nigeria’s central state of Benue has fixed 24 November, for the conduct of local…
Nigeria: 2 arms of government cross swords
UBONG GEORGE/MAKURDI The crisis between the Executive and the Legislative arms of government in Nigeria’s Benue State has resulted in…
Nigerian governor locks out aides for lateness
UBONG GEORGE/MAKURDI The Benue State Head of Service, Mr Michael Iordye and two commissioners saw the other side of Governor…
2 Brothers to die for stealing N39,040
The Benue Chief Judge, Justice Iorhemen Hwande, on Wednesday in Makurdi sentenced two brothers, Ibrahim Yau and Abubakar Yau to…
100 Suspected Cultists Arrested
Over 100 persons suspected to be cultists have been arrested in Makurdi, Benue State, northcentral Nigeria, by the Benue State…
Gov Suswam Terminates Tenure Of LG Bosses
In line with the new law guiding local government in Benue State, the State Governor Dr Gabriel Suswam has terminated…
Benue: Pregnant woman remanded over murder charge
A 38-year-old pregnant woman, Mwuese Manger of Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, was…
How Youth Died Over Chelsea
Fresh facts have emerged about how a young man identified as John Idoko from Benue State, Northcentral Nigeria, was stabbed…
Enlightenment Is Key To Tax Collection
The Chairman, Benue State Internal Revenue Services, BIRS, Mr. Andrew Ayabam in this interview with UBONG GEORGE in Makurdi gave…
Certificate Forgery: ACN Asks Suswam To Resign
Following a newspaper report (not P.M.NEWS) that WAEC has distanced itself from the WAEC certificate being paraded by Governor Gabriel…
In Pictures: President Jonathan bags 2 titles in Benue
Two ethnic groups in Benue state, the Tivs and the Idomas have conferred chieftaincy titles on President Goodluck Jonathan. The…
Police job Most Hated On Earth —New DIG
The commissioner of Police for Benue State, Mr. John Haruna, has described police job as the most hated occupation on…
Warriors Classic Dunks-Off
This year’s edition of Warriors Basketball Classic will dunk off from 15-18 February, 2012 at the Ilupeju Town basketball court…
Benue Governor’s Rival Can’t Prove Allegation In Court
The candidate of All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, in the April 2011 governorship election in Benue State, Professor Daniel Saror,…