Tag: Benue
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Ortom is envious of Gov. Alia’s security achievements – CPS
Mr Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, says the immediate past governor of the state, Chief Samuel Ortom, is envious of Alia’s achievements, particularly in the area of security. Kula, in a statement on Tuesday in Makurdi, said Alia’s commitment to peaceful and secure Benue was often spitefully mischaracterised by…
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Alia playing politics with Benue insecurity – Ortom
The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, has accused his successor, Gov. Hyacinth Alia, of playing politics with the continuous insecurity bedevilling the state. Ortom stated this in a statement on Tuesday signed by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
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Police confirm 3 killed in Benue cult clash, arrest 10 suspects
The Police Command in Benue, on Monday, said three persons were killed in a cult clash in Wadata area of Makurdi, the State capital. The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident to NAN in Makurdi.
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Truck kills family of 9 in their house in Benue
The Benue Command of the Nigerian Police Force says a truck ran into a residential compound in Okete Village, Otukpo Local Government Area, and killed nine members of a family. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Sewuese Anene confirmed the incident to NAN on Thursday in Makurdi.
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Benue PDP nominates Ortom BOT member
The Benue State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Chief Samuel Ortom as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT). The nomination was contained in a statement signed by Mr Tim Nyor, the State Publicity
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Police rescue abductee, waste three bandits in Benue
Police operatives rescued a kidnap victim and wasted three suspected kidnappers in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The rescue efforts began after a distress call was received by Vandiekya Police Divisional Headquarters regarding the kidnap of one Tor Gajir by gunmen in the area. The police swiftly escalated their investigation and followed the…
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Alia’s call for Akume’s removal ignites outcry from Benue critical stakeholders
The Alliance for Truth and Justice (ATJ) has strongly opposed a protest allegedly organized by groups affiliated with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, which calls for the removal of Senator George Akume from his position as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The ATJ views this protest as a concerning attack on a…
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Outreach: Senator Moro distributes drugs to healthcare centers in Benue
As part of his efforts to improve the health care needs of his constituents, the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, on Tuesday distributed drugs worth millions of naira for healthcare centers in parts of the senatorial district. Senator Moro said the drugs were procured to bridge medical…
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Benue Gov suspends attorney general for joining states challenging the establishment of EFCC
Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia has suspended the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim.
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Benue LG polls a rape of democracy – Senate Minority Leader
Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro (PDP/Benue South), has described the local government elections held on Saturday in Benue as a rape of democracy. Moro made the description in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mr Emmanuel John, and made it available to newsmen on Sunday in Makurdi.