Benue Gov, Alia Swears In 23 Newly Elected LG Chairmen

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has sworn in the 23 newly elected local government chairmen in the state. The governor, during the ceremony on Monday in Makurdi, charged the new council chairmen with accountability and transparency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC, on Sunday declared the results of local … Read more

Gov Alia Applauds Benue People Over Peaceful LG Polls

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has applauded the Benue people for their peaceful and overwhelming support for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the Saturday local government elections. Alia gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sir Tersoo Kula, on Sunday in Makurdi. The Benue State … Read more

BSIEC To Set Up LG Elections Situation Room

The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC, says it will set up its situation room by Saturday (today) to monitor elections and results that come in from various local governments. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Richard Tombowua, made this known on Friday in Makurdi while speaking to newsmen on election preparedness. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn … Read more