Tag: Governor Samuel Ortom
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…
Just In: PDP suspends Anyim, Fayose, refers Ortom to disciplinary committee
The party, however, also referred Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to its National Disciplinary Committee over alleged involvement in anti-party…
Governor Ortom’s aide opens up on G5 Governors and Atiku
Governor Ortom and other members of the G-5 have not endorsed the said presidential candidate.
2023: Ortom sends message to INEC on 2 million Benue IDPs
Ortom appealed to the Federal Government to come to the assistance of IDPs in Benue as it is doing to…
What transpired when Wike, Ortom, others stormed Bauchi for Bala Mohammed (Photos)
Ortom was accompanied in the visit by Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu…
Ortom breaks silence: I’m still with Wike, I won’t abandon him
The Governor at the briefing said the news story was not only mischievous but misleading to further fuel the impasse…
Gov. Ortom undergoes head surgery
Governor Ortom is in sound health and has continued to carry out his engagements, one of which is the official…
Miyetti Allah: Gov. Ortom ready to appear before International Criminal Court
He claimed that he was carrying out a state statute in his capacity as the state's governor. The law, according…
Gov. Ortom swears-in 2 new Special Advisers
Ortom urged the appointees to live up to the expectations of the people, as their appointment was to enhance the…
Killers of Benue farmers will not go unpunished: Ortom speaks
Early on Sunday morning, armed men attacked Edumoga and killed some residents, while leaving the whereabouts of a number of…
Benue Assembly approves Ortom’s N41.39bn loan request
Ortom had, earlier in a letter, informed the Assembly to access the Federal Government/Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) concessionary from…
PDP committee jettisons zoning of presidential ticket, to submit report to NEC
In a consensus decision, the committee recommends that zoning of the presidential ticket be waived and the position thrown open…
2023: Ortom set to retire to Senate
According to the group, the purchase of forms and subsequent presentation is in continuation of calls on Ortom to contest…
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…
Ortom to INEC: Don’t tamper with Kwali council poll, we have the results
The PDP is in custody of results declared at the polling units and ward levels and as such will not…
Ortom: I was barred from receiving Osinbajo at Markurdi NAF base
Ortom said he has never insulted the President, the Vice President, or the Federal Government but there are certain things…
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…
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Ortom declares support for Buhari
Ortom said of all the processes of electing candidates, the consensus mode of election was the best.
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…
Ortom has not paid pensioners since April 2019: Union
Ortom owes the pensioners 27 months in arrears, the union said. It said members were last paid in April 2019.
Not a life and death matter: Ortom says of political offices
Governor Samuel Ortom has advised his appointees vying for various political offices not to consider their ambitions as a matter…
Ortom urges warring communities to embrace peace
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the people of Bonta and Ukpute communities to sheathe their swords and embrace…
Ortom backs Wike, Sanwo-Olu on VAT law
The governor commended Wike and Sanwo-Olu for the step they had taken by domesticating the VAT law.
PDP tells DSS to question Akume on Benue killings
The party also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the former Benue governor over embezzled…
APC to Ortom: Apologise to Buhari
Ortom had in recent interviews, accused Buhari of being responsible for the incessant killings in Nigeria.
Ortom to Buhari: Address my message rather than messenger
The tone of the statement shows the quality of Presidency Nigeria currently has. They abandoned the message and went for…
Unstable, Unprincipled: Aso Rock rips Ortom to shreds
From the first line to the last, the Presidency dismissed Ortom as a politician with few political principles.
Ortom, Afenifere knock Buhari: You are wasting your time on grazing routes
The condemnation came from both Benue Governor Samuel Ortom and the Yoruba political group, Afenifere.
Ortom: General Oneya’s death, great loss to Benue, Nigeria
Ortom says Oneya's footprints as administrator of Benue State have remained indelible, particularly as one who handed over power to…
Ortom orders demolition of house his aide’s wife was rescued
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State has ordered the demolition of the house used by the…