Security agencies are aware of the state amnesty programme – Ortom Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, says Terwase Akwaza, better known as Gana, was on his way to an amnesty programme organised by the state to surrender when he was killed by army. Gana is alleged to be the most wanted criminal in the state. Speaking … Read more
Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has issued a Stern warning to Fulani herdsmen over plans by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to set up vigilante group across the country. In July, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore had announced that it will establish a vigilante security outfit across the country to protect herdsmen from cattle rustlers. In … Read more
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has urged the Federal Government to allow responsible citizens to protect themselves with weapons such as AK-47 rifles as part of measures to curb the rising insecurity in the country. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, titled, ‘National Security: Gov … Read more
No fewer than 13 persons were killed when gunmen invaded Edikwu district, Apa local government area (LGA) in Benue state. Catherine Anene, police public relations officer (PPRO) in the state, who confirmed the incident, said the invaders were unknown. She added that investigation had already begun into the matter. Anene said the district had overtime … Read more
The Executive Secretary of Teaching Service Board, Dr. Frank Kyungun, on Wednesday, said 433 ghost workers have been discovered to be on the payroll of Secondary School Teachers in Benue State. Dr Frank kyungum, the executive secretary of teaching board on Wednesday discovers 18 persons, 70 retired staff, 193 redeployed staff among other irregularities on … Read more
Dr Emmanuel ikwulomo on Wednesday was sworn in by the venue state Governor as the new commisioner for health and services in the state. According to a statement on Wednesday made by the government, Ortom acknowledged the essence of the health ministry to healthcare delivery, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that it cannot be … Read more
The Boat Mishap of last Sunday, the fifth of July, has left indelible pains in hearts of the relatives of those who lost their lives in the incident. Their relatives were parents, sons, and daughters. According to reports, twenty six passengers died in the mishap. Very worrisome, is the deaths of Triplets in the incident, … Read more
Benue State Police Command has arrested 60 suspected cultists across the state. In the statement by the command Public Relations Officer, DSP, Catherine Anene, four locally made guns, five axes, three black and two red berets, a pair of military camouflage trousers, P cap bag bulletproof jacket and other items were recovered from them. Anene … Read more
The Benue state government on Saturday said it will no longer push for the re-opening of worship places and market places. The government had, on Thursday, said it would commence the re-opening of state’s worship centres and markets which have been closed for close two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. READ ALSO: This Is … Read more
Terugwa Igbagwa, a suspected leader of armed militia group in Benue state has been killed in a military onslaught, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said. The Defence Headquarters said, Igbagwa, also known had Orjondu, was killed in a combined team of Operation Whirl Stroke Tracking Team and Special Forces troops of Sector 2. The Coordinator, … Read more
“Let’s speak to God, Suffer your knees and save your life”, these were the words of a Nigerian Facebook user identified as Onah Blessed Emmanuel after spotting a group of Methodist Church women lying on the road in Ukpute, Benue State, praying against Coronavirus. Emmanuel who shared photos of the women praying, said he wasted … Read more
– The recent killings Benue state have made some youths to take, seeking for those behind the occurrences – Reports claimed that the development happened majorly in Gbatse village in Ushongo local goverment area of the state – The youths were said to have found some suspected criminal members handed over themto the … Read more
– PDP chieftain Ben Akile has reportedly been kidnapped on zaki biam in Benue state – Reports claimed that Akile and his aide were traveling when they attacked by the gunmen – The reports also have it that the bandits shot at them from the bush, robbed them of cash and other valuable before taking Ben … Read more
Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom said that his administration will employ 5,000 teachers. He also said over 2,000 teachers are due for retirement. Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has said that his administration is planning to employ over 5,000 primary school teachers before the year runs out. Ortom made the statement while inaugurating … Read more
Protesting pensioners in Benue State on Sunday, September 8, held a church service at the gate of the Government House, Makurdi, over unpaid 20 months pension arrears and gratuities worth about N25 billion. The pensioners had since September 4 been sleeping under rain and sunshine at the gate to drive home their demand. Read More: … Read more
The Northern Governors Forum has condemned Sunday killing of 25 people during a church service at Okokolo Village in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue state. The forum in a statement by its Chairman, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, described the killings as a heinous crime that must not go unpunished. The forum expressed … Read more
A petroleum tanker accident in Ahumbe village along Alliade- Makurdi federal highway in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, yesterday claimed 60 lives with several others injured. An eyewitness, who identified himself as Austin, said the tanker was carrying fuel from the eastern part of the country, heading to Makurdi when it … Read more
A suspected armed robber, Terkaa Tsamber, was on Sunday apprehended at the Dunamis Church, in Makurdi, the Benue state capital for allegedly stealing church offering and other valuables worth thousands of naira. The robber reportedly went into the church premises during the Sunday service and made his way into the pastor’s office shortly after the … Read more
Several residents were reportedly feared dead after a fallen fuel-laden tanker they were scooping fuel from exploded in Ahumbe village on the Alliade/Makurdi Federal Highway in the Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Monday. An eyewitness, Mr. Austin Nembe, said the tanker was coming from the eastern part of the country and … Read more
A woman, her two children, retired military personnel and 20 others have been found dead in an early morning attack on Okokolo community by armed youths and militia from Abugbe village all in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday. It was gathered from reliable sources in the troubled communities that the age-long crisis … Read more