Benue State Governor

NFF President Criticizes Nigeria’s Football Pitches, Praises Makurdi Stadium

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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed concern over the poor condition of football pitches across Nigeria, revealing that only one stadium in the country is currently suitable for hosting grade A matches. Speaking on Tuesday after accompanying Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on an inspection of the ongoing comprehensive … Read more

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia Hails Tinubu’s Appointment As ECOWAS Chair

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Hyacinth Alia

Says TInubu’s leadership experience will come to bear on the challenges faced by the W’African sub-region Eko Hot Blog reports that the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has stated that the leadership experience acquired by Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the years will come to bear on the challenges faced by the West African … Read more

Ortom: PDP Exit Looms As Governorship Tenure Nears End

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  • Ortom has opened up about the possibility of dumping the PDP for APC after his tenure as Governor.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has firmly quashed the possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his tenure concludes.

However, Ortom expressed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his determination to support and contribute to the presidency of Bola Tinubu as the elected leader.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, the governor said he would continue to ensure equity and justice in Nigeria.

Ortom said he worked for the emergence of a southern presidency because he wanted equity and justice.

According to him: “That is not on my table, I’m in PDP, and I worked for the Southern presidency, which Tinubu and Obi were part of. Defecting is not on my table now.
“If Tinubu is sworn in, I will continue to pray and support him to succeed.

“I remain the leader of PDP in Benue State but will continue to work for equity and justice in Nigeria.”

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Insecurity: Herdsmen Slaughter Family Of 6 In Benue

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Herdsmen have slaughtered a family of six in Benue state. The tragic incident reportedly happened on Thursday. Paul Hemba said that the attack was “unprovoked” as the villagers were already set to go to bed when they met their untimely deaths at the hands of the Fulani bandits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer … Read more

Wike Denies Being Leader Of G5 Govs, Reveals Real Head

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Wike has denied being the leader of the aggrieved PDP governors.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said he is not the leader of the aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), popularly known as G5.

Wike, in a recent interview on BBC, named the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom as leader of the G5.

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“We can’t leave our house to armed robbers, we can’t do that. No way. And we won’t leave this party,” he said.

“I don’t lead the G5; our leader is the governor of Benue State.
“We are not like them. We would stay inside this house and fight.
“And we know they have no choice than to allow peace to reign.”

The PDP has been enmeshed in crisis after the party’s national convention in May 2022 where former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defeated 12 other aspirants, including Wike, to emerge the party presidential candidate for 2023 elections.

Dissatisfied with the outcome of the primary, Wike and his associates are demanding the replacement of the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu with a southerner to correct “regional imbalance” in the PDP considering Messrs Atiku and Ayu are both northerners.

Apart from Wike and Ortom, other governors who are members of the G5 are Ifeanyi Ugwanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo).

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The G5 governors, who were appointed into the PDP presidential campaign council, withdrew their membership and have since boycotted PDP presidential rallies.

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PDP Crisis: ‘I Can Ruin Your Political Ambition’ — Ayu Tells Wike, Ortom, Others

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Ayu has told aggrieved PDP members calling for his removal that he has the power to stop them from realising their political ambitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  Iyorchia Ayu, has said he would have stopped the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and those calling for … Read more

Samuel Ortom Biography, Age, Education, Political Career, Family, Net Worth, Philanthropy

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Samuel Ortom

Samuel Ortom Biography, Age, Education, Political Career, Family, Net Worth, Philanthropy   EDITOR’S PICK  Funke Akindele Biography, Age, Failed Marriage, Children, Net worth, Source of Wealth Peter Obi Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Source of Wealth, Controversy Bola Ahmed Tinubu Biography, Age, Education, Political Career, Net worth, Controversy EKO HOT BLOG reports that Samuel Loraer Ortom is … Read more

‘FG Gave Security Agents Order Not To Fight Fulani Herdsmen – Gov Ortom

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Gov Ortom has said that security agents told him that the FG directed them not to arrest armed Fulani Herdsmen   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has alleged that the Federal Government directed security operatives from apprehending and arraigning killer herdsmen. EDITOR’S PICK:  PDP 2023: Atiku Meets Wike, Ortom, … Read more

JUST IN: Gov Ortom Escapes Death In Convoy Crash

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Gov Ortom Escapes Death In Convoy Crash. The governor’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Terver Akase, said no life was lost in the incident. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Ex-commissioner Confirms He’s Now Enugu Labour Party Guber Candidate 2023: Tinubu Rejects El-Rufai, Ganduje, Pencils Zulum, Shettima As Running Mate [JUST IN] 2023: Atiku Reacts To Fayose’s Calls … Read more

Grazing Reserves: Governor Ortom Threatens To Sue Buhari

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Governor Ortom on Sunday insisted that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria supersedes the Northern Nigeria Law that provided for grazing reserves. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Sunday, threatened to file a suit against President Muhammadu Buhari if he insists on grazing reserve. Ortom had on Friday criticised the Buhari … Read more

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