A planned visit by Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to Yelwata community in Benue State was abruptly cut short on Tuesday after a group of youths barricaded the road leading from Makurdi and refused to allow his convoy to proceed. The confrontation, which occurred along the Makurdi-Gboko Road close to the airport […]
A coalition of Christian and human rights organisations has appealed to the United States government and other international stakeholders to monitor Nigeria’s political climate ahead of the 2027 general election, expressing concerns over reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. The appeal, made under the banner of the […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met privately with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and former governor Senator Gabriel Suswam at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, a development that has intensified interest in the evolving political situation in Benue State. The meeting, held on Monday behind closed doors, comes at a period of heightened political activity […]
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has announced a N100 million business support grant for 2,000 women petty traders in Benue State as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and improve digital inclusion. The empowerment programme was unveiled during the commissioning of a Community Information and Technology Centre in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of […]
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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed that the presence and backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a period of distress has offered the people of Benue a renewed sense of hope and resilience. Governor Alia made this known in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Tersoo Kula, on Thursday in […]
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Makurdi, Benue State – In the wake of fresh violent attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has strongly cautioned local communities against resorting to self-help or vigilante justice. Speaking to journalists after the Good Friday Mass held at the Holy Ghost Parish in Makurdi, Governor Alia confirmed the […]
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Lawmaker Calls for Urgent Intervention Over Rising Insecurity in Otukpo Blessing Onuh, the representative of Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to address the worsening security crisis in Otukpo, Benue State. A State of Emergency in Otukpo Onuh described the ongoing violence, […]
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The Benue State Police Command has reported a devastating boat accident on the River Benue in the Agatu Local Government Area (LGA), leaving 20 people dead and 11 others rescued. The unfortunate incident occurred on Saturday night when a wooden canoe, overloaded with traders returning to Nasarawa State after a market day at Ocholonya in […]
