Tag: Samuel Ortom
No reform, no convention, Wike, Fayose, Ortom, others roar at PDP NWC
In attendance were former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ayo Fayose (Ekiti), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), alongside the…
Ortom knocks ADC alliance: ‘It won’t survive’
Former Benue State governor and PDP chieftain, Samuel Ortom, has poured cold water on the chances of the African Democratic…
Why I opposed Atiku in 2023 – Ortom
I even said I was ready to lose my senatorial bid because I believed it was more important to stand…
Buhari’s death loss to Nigeria – Ortom
The former governor said that the deceased led Nigeria at a difficult time but contributed his quota to the country.
Wike sends consoling message to Ortom
He urged former Governor Ortom and the entire Ortom Adorogo family of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State to remain…
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.
JUST IN: Ex-Benue gov. Ortom in EFCC’s custody, grilled on alleged fraud
The former governor was said to have been invited by the EFCC over allegation of financial misappropriation during his tenure…
134 people massacred in Benue by herdsmen, Buhari must send troops now – Ortom
More than 134 people have been gruesomely murdered by Fulani herdsmen in the villages in Benue State in the last…
Why Obasanjo didn’t endorse Atiku – Wike
Reacting to the development, Wike stated that a bad product is always difficult to sell, otherwise, Obasanjo would have recommended…
(ICYMI) Ishaku, Wike, Ortom, Makinde hate Muslims – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Darius Ishaku of Taraba State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Samuel Ortom of…
Ortom goes hard on herders, slams N50,000 fine per animal for open grazing
The governor said that the fine has been increased from N2,000 to N50,000 per animal.
Miyetti Allah to Gov. Ortom: You are wayward
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has labeled Samuel Ortom a wayward governor and an unreliable leader.
PDP demands investigation into Ortom’s convoy’s attack
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the police to investigate the attack on the convoy of Samuel Ortom,…
Fulani Herdsmen: Bala Mohammed replies Ortom
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, on Wednesday, reacted to the statement made by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state.
I won’t join 2023 presidential race – Ortom
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue says he is not nursing any presidential ambition.
JUST IN: Ortom escapes, as wife, SSG, HoS, hit by Coronavirus
Wife of the Benue State Governor, Dr. Eunice Ortom and the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Ijohor have…
COVID-19 spreads in Gov. Ortom’s inner circle, SSG, CoS, HoS test positive
Gov. Samuel Ortom is still the only man immune from COVID-19 in Benue State as the virus spreads in his…
JUST IN: Coronavirus hits Benue
Benue State has recorded the first case of Coronavirus infection, the state government said on Saturday.
David Mark sends important message to Gov Ortom
Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has congratulated Gov. Samuel Ortom, on the validation of his election victory by…
Supreme Court ends APC’s Jime’s dream, endorses Ortom’s election
Nigeria's apex court on Tuesday ended the dream of Emmanuel Jime of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of becoming governor,…
Ortoms duly elected, Tribunal rules
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Monday affirmed the re-election of Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue and…
Abide by the law, Ortom tells vigilante group
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday urged Benue Vigilante Group not to go outside their area of engagement during…
Why security agencies must fish out killers of Catholic priest in Taraba – Ortom
Samuel Ortom, Benue State Governor says security agencies in Taraba must fish out the killers of Rev. Fr. David Tanko…
Appeal Court dismisses Ortom’s appeal on motions
The Court of Appeal sitting in Makurdi on Friday dismissed appeals by Gov. Samuel Ortom, INEC and PDP against the…
Gov. Ortom swears in first female HoS in Benue
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday swore in Mrs Veronica Onyeke as the first female Head of Service (HoS)…
Gov Ortom admits his administration has failed workers
Benue governor admitted on Monday that his government had failed in its responsibility of paying workers salaries. “A worker deserves…
Jonathan’s ex-minister dumps PDP for APC, clinch guber ticket
The Peoples Democratic Party shrank further in Benue State with the departure of former minister of trade and investment, Samuel…
Lagos Trade Fair Complex concession for review
The concessioning of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC) to Aulic Nigeria Limited, will be reviewed, Mr Samuel Ortom,…