By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for postponing the 2023 National Population Census. Governor Ortom gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Terver Akase on Saturday in Makurdi. Recalled that the...
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By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Former Senate President, Sen. David Mark has congratulated the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on the occasion of his 62nd birthday. Senator Mark’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Paul Mumeh. He said it...
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...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has withdrawn his petition at the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal he filed over his loss of the Benue North-West Senatorial seat.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 urged the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi to establish a university to immortalize Rev. Fr. Michael Murphy. The Governor said the late Fr. Murphy had confided in him about his desire to build a Catholic University, hence his call...
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...
…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 lauded the vision of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship candidate in the state, Engr. Titus Uba who has promised to promote agriculture and strengthen security of lives and property when elected as governor. Governor Ortom spoke Tuesday, when...
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday at Ugba, headquarters of Logo Local Government Area of the state advised Benue people to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). He said they should do this to enable them to vote massively for all candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the State, Engr Titus Uba will do well when elected governor of the State on March 11th this year. Governor Ortom stated this Wednesday in his remarks...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to postpone the 2023 general election on claims of insecurity as speculated. Governor Ortom also appealed to INEC to consider extending the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters...
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...