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,...
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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...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Former Commissioner of Education in Benue State, Professor Dennis Ityavyar has revealed why he has chosen to run for the gubernatorial election in 2027. Answering questions from journalists on Monday in his Makurdi residence, the university don informed that he used the first...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has expressed sadness over the death of the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, whose sad demise took place in a London clinic , United Kingdom, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Governor Alia in message of condolence...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Professor Qrissturbeg Msughter Amua as the pioneer Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture, Science and Technology Ihugh. Other appointments made by the Governor includes, Dr. Johnson Ijale Echor as registrar, Mr. James Ormye ,...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Determined to sustain his commitment to integrity and accountability, the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has directed for immediate and indefinite suspension of Mkor Aondona, Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona for alleged sextortion and cyber bullying. The commission in a statement...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Benue Chapter, has rejected calls for a state of emergency rule in Benue State, citing the need for unity and support for Governor Hyacinth Alia. The State Overseer of the conference, Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh, while addressing newsmen on...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has lauded the proactive and unprecedented efforts of the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia in advancing the health sector, citing the governor’s adequate care for the welfare of medical doctors in the state. NARDS disclosed their position...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has called for assistance in facilitating the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their homes. Alia made the call at the North-Central Regional Consultation on the Harmonisation of the National Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Framework, on Wednesday in Makurdi. The Workshop on...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has strongly denied allegations that he was involved in a N300 billion mission to launder his image abroad. In a statement on Monday, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, described the claims as “fabricated, pernicious, and dangerously...
BY TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Mbachoghur Development Association, Tarka Local Government Area, has praised Governor Hyacinth Alia for his pragmatic leadership, hard work, and commitment to the rapid development of the area. The group’s Chairman, Akpera Sylvester Tyogema, and Treasurer, Zaki Tyotom Akpen, made the commendation during...
Benue Commissioner for Finance, Mr Michael Oglegba, has said that the Alia Cares Scheme has so far given ₦150,000 grants to more than 4,000 small business owners to expand their businesses. Oglegba made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Makurdi....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has described the comments of Prof. Chidi Odinkalu during his recent reaction regarding governor’s response to the ongoing violence in Benue State as unveiling a disturbing insensitivity towards the casualties of these attacks. The governor, who spoke through...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has appointed music legend, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Alia announced the appointment at Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday, when he received the music icon who paid him a sympathy visit. The governor described...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has declared three work free days to enable the Benue people celebrate Easter. This is in recognition of the significance of the Easter to the Christian community in Benue State. A statement from the office of the Secretary...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi– The Director General, Benue Public Service Institute, Makurdi, Professor Terkura Tarnande has revealed the decision of the management of the Institute to commence Postgraduate diploma programmes as part of efforts to meet the mandate of the Institute and in compliance with the seven point...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has said the training of 40,000 civil servants at the state and local government levels was in pursuit of digital transformation in Benue State. In his keynote address during the formal inauguration and official launch of the Electronic...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Second class traditional ruler in Benue State, His Royal Highness, the Ter Katsina Ala, Chief Simon Gbakaan Tativ has sought the collaboration of the other traditional rulers and other relevant stakeholders in the area to fight insecurity and restore peace in the area....
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has said he would not dump the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Alia dispelled the rumours of his defection in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday in Makurdi. The governor said that he...