By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says he is not deterred from advocating for equity, justice and fairness despite losing his senatorial bid in the February 25th Presidential and National elections. Governor Ortom spoke on Tuesday, while commissioning Government Secondary School, Kpor in Gokana Local...
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By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has withdrawn his petition at the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal he filed over his loss of the Benue North-West Senatorial seat. Governor Ortom, who was the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senatorial candidate in the February 25th, 2023 National...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is acting in contempt of a subsisting Court Order by referring him to the disciplinary committee of the party for alleged anti-party activities. Governor Ortom in a...
The Benue Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it will challenge its defeat on both the governorship and state assembly elections at the tribunal. The Acting state Chairman, Mr Isaac Mffo, made this known during a press conference on Thursday in Makurdi. “It is the decision of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has referred Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to its National Disciplinary Committee over alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has signed three bills, pegging the retirement age of staff of three tertiary institutions in the state to 65 years. The Benue State House of Assembly passed the bills to harmonize the retirement age of academic and non academic...
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has advised anybody calling for repeal of Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law to desist forthwith as the law had come to stay. Ortom gave the advice during a new conference on Thursday in Makurdi. He said: “The individuals and groups pushing for...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has cautioned the deposed Emir of Kano State, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi to restrain himself from meddling into the affairs of the State. He advised the Alhaji Sanusi to instead, face the court litigations surrounding his dethronement. The Governor spoke...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged Nigerians to refrain from making unguarded and inflammatory statements concerning security issues in the country. Governor Ortom spoke Monday, January 30th, 2023 at the Government House, Lafia during a condolence visit to the Nasarawa State Governor,...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described as mischievous, allegations linking his government to recent killings from an air raid on a settlement in Nasarawa State. Governor Ortom in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur , stated that neither...
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend the deadline of the use of the old naira notes, especially for those in the rural areas. Ortom made his feelings known when the Governing Council and Management of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka...
…Spends N40.7m to train Youths in Automobile Maintenance By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has presented official vehicles to the 23 Deputy Chairmen of Local Government Councils in the state. Similarly, the Governor also presented start-up kits to 43 youths of the state trained...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has commended former President, Olusegun Obasanjo over his endorsement of Peter Obi as the right candidate to win this year’s presidential election and provide the leadership that Nigerians desire. The Governor in a statement issued on Tuesday by his...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged Christians in the state to maintain close fellowship with each other to strengthen their faith in serving God with clear focus on achieving righteousness. He gave the charge on Monday at the “The Brethren” annual Prayer and...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has commiserated with the President of African Development Bank, (AFDB) Dr. Akinwumi Adesina over the demise of his mother, Mrs Eunice Adesina. The Governor in a condolence message to the former minister of Agriculture, described late Mrs Adesina as...
…..Says only trusted leaders should be voted in 2023 By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has for the umpteenth time called for peace and religious tolerance between and among different adherents of faith as the antidote to occasional conflicts in the country. Governor Ortom in...
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday in Makurdi, inaugurated 25 security vehicles and 769 motorcycles for both Community Volunteer Guards as well as the Livestock Guards. The governor said that 279 motorcycles would be given to the districts across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. “The...
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday signed the 2023 budget of N179 billion into law. The governor disclosed that the recurrent expenditure was pegged at N106 billion while capital expenditure was N73 billion. He appreciated the state assembly for passing the budget speedily, stressing that he was grateful...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has again advocated for the devolution of powers from the Federal Government, particularly in control of security architecture to enable states to tackle security challenges. Governor Ortom made the call on Tuesday at St. Athanasius Catholic Parish, Gbajimba, headquarters...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The transformation of rural communities in Benue State will receive greater focus as Governor Samuel Ortom has formally signed a Rural Development Policy for the State. Governor Ortom signed the Rural Development Policy on Monday at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Lodge, Makurdi....