In a strategic political move aimed at reinforcing grassroots democracy, Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed 23 key coordinators—one for each Local Government Area (LGA) in the state—to spearhead the All Progressives Congress (APC) agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the APC’s expanded caucus meeting...
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By PHILIP KORTAR, Info-Tech Reporter Telecommunication Stakeholders in Benue State have been called upon to deepen cooperation, prioritize digital infrastructure development, and collectively work toward transforming the state into a leading digital hub that connects communities with the opportunities of the 21st century. The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC),...
Desirous to ensure food security and restore the state’s position as Nigeria’s leading food producer, the Benue State Government has officially inaugurated the pilot scheme of the Agricultural Mechanization Outgrower Programme. The ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Benue State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (BNARDA) headquarters, Makurdi....
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has formally launched the distribution and sale of fertilizer to the Benue farmers in the state. Performing the ceremony at the factory of the Benue Fertilizer and Chemicals Company, Industrial Layout Naka road, Makurdi on Wednesday, the governor disclosed that about nine thousand metric...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has sworn in seventeen newly appointed Commissioners with a charge for them to remain loyal and accountable to the people. Performing the ceremony at Government House on Monday, the governor also urged the new Commissioners to close ties to their communities and as well...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has firmly dismissed speculations about replacing his deputy governor, Dr. Sam Ode, ahead of the 2027 elections, asserting that the position is not vacant. Speaking at the inauguration of 17 new commissioners on Monday in Makurdi, Alia addressed recent media reports suggesting he was...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Just two days after electing a new Speaker, the Benue State House of Assembly has suspended its former Speaker, Mr. Aondona Dajoh, for three months due to his alleged role in a scheme to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. The suspension was enacted during...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi- Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Alfred Emberga, the newly elected Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, following a seamless leadership transition on Sunday, August 24, 2025. In a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary,...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – In a surprising turn of events, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Mr. Hyacinth Dajoh, has tendered his resignation, barely 48 hours after dismissing four lawmakers, a move that sparked controversy in the state’s political landscape. The resignation was announced via...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has firmly denied any involvement in the recent unsuccessful attempt to impeach Mr. Aondona Dajoh, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. The clarification was made in a statement released on Friday in Makurdi by the...
Benue State Deputy Governor, Mr. Sam Ode, has refuted social media claims suggesting his replacement ahead of the 2027 general elections, labeling them as unfounded. Speaking on behalf of Governor Hyacinth Alia at the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Apochi in Owukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area on Friday, Ode dismissed...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has launched the Benue Alia Palm Project with the distribution of improved palm seedlings to Benue journalists. Performing the ceremony on Monday at the NUJ house in Makurdi, Governor Alia, who noted with confidence his desire to partner...
Determined to ensure the commencement of construction work on the flyover at Wurukum, Makurrdi, the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the payment of compensations for affected structures on the Right of Way (RoW). Already the Minister of Works in February 2024 gave an approval for the construction/dualisation...
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Friday celebrated international football icon Francesca Ordega, presenting her with N50 million and a three-bedroom apartment in Makurdi. The lavish gesture, made during a grand dinner in the state capital, recognized Ordega’s remarkable contributions to Nigerian football and her role as a beacon...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi– Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has strongly condemned the killing of two Igede youths along Awajir-Oju road and a recent attack on the Nyifon community in Buruku Local Government Area. According to security reports, the two youths were traveling on their motorcycle when they...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has officially launched the Benue Electronic Management System (Benue E- Emergency Platforms) at BSEMA headquarters in Makurdi. Performing the ceremony on Monday at the BSEMA headquarters, the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed that the platforms would...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council (SEC) on Wednesday, signaling a major administrative overhaul. The decision was revealed through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, shared with journalists in Makurdi. According to Kula,...
His Royal Majesty, Prof. James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, has noted a significant improvement in Benue’s security landscape following President Bola Tinubu’s visit on June 18, 2025. Speaking during a condolence visit by First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu to his palace in Makurdi on Tuesday, the paramount ruler acknowledged...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated one billion naira to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State with a call for immediate end of insecurity in Benue State. The first lady also provided relief materials to cushion the effect...
Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam and his ex-Commissioner for Finance, Omadachi Oklobia, must answer to charges of alleged N3.1 billion fraud. Delivering his ruling on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Justice Peter Lifu dismissed the defendants’ no-case submission, stating that the...