EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Makurdi High Court has struck out the suit filed by former governor Samuel Ortom and his deputy, Benson Abounu, to challenge the retrieval of vehicles from them by the Hyacinth Alia-led Benue State government. The court struck out the suit for being speculative and seeking to limit the constitutional … Read more
Ortom has inaugurated the Obi-Datti campaign team in Benue state. The governor reportedly inaugurated the team using his “most trusted aides and allies.” Former governorship aspirant, Professor Dennis Tyavyar, is chairman of the team. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reportedly inaugurated a campaign team for the presidential … Read more
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
PDP Shifts NEC, BoT, Caucus Meetings. Prominent caucus members of the party met behind closed doors for roughly two hours before filing out at about 12:00pm. EDITOR’S PICK ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For My Fellow Inmates’ — Abba Kyari Cries Out From Prison 2023: 5 Things I Will Do As President Of Nigeria … Read more
He said that the outcome of the convention of his party is a clear sign that the PDP has positioned itself to take over leadership… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Monday, berated the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ortom said the worst military government ever in the country … Read more
Security operatives are said to be currently unleashing offensives against the criminal elements in Zamfara State… Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the Federal Government to extend its ongoing onslaught against bandits in the North West to the North Central geopolitical region to end the security crisis in his state and others. The governor … Read more
He expressed the hope that security agencies will apprehend those responsible for the murder of the young man. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has condemned the killing of Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. Recall that Olajide, a pharmacy student at Igbinedion University, … Read more
The governor is seeking ₦50 billion as general damages for libel and ₦10 billion as exemplary and aggravated damages. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Friday, instituted a ₦60 billion suit against Minister of Special Duties and Inter Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume at the Makurdi High Court. The suit No. MHC/268/2021 was filed … Read more
…a former governor of the state, said Ortom should apologise and stop attacking Buhari and his administration. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has vowed never to apologise to President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over his recent attacks. Ortom disclosed this in response to calls by the Minister of Special Duties and … Read more
Ortom lamented that terrorism is beginning to takeover the country like Afghanistan and other waring countries in the world Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has insisted that the agenda of Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria is to conquer the entire nation. The Governor, while speaking with BBC pidgin at the weekend, said he has documents … Read more
While the presidency believes that open grazing could be a solution to the lingering farmers/herders clashes, Ortom believes that it will only worsen insecurity Governor Samuel Ortom has slammed the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as the worst when it comes to handling security matters. Governor Ortom said he was disappointed at the … Read more
Plateau State was plunged into a security crisis recently following the massacre of over 26 travellers last Saturday Some schools in the state have shut down following the incident pending when normalcy returns to the affected areass, including the University of Jos Due to the current security crisis rocking Plateau State, Governor Samuel Ortom has … Read more
Ortom tasked the Federal Government to, as a matter of justice, clamp down on bandits and kidnap syndicates… Gunmen have abducted the wife of Benue State Commissioner for Land and Survey in Benue State, Bernard Unenge. Addressing journalists on the issue, Governor Samuel Ortom said the commissioner’s wife was whisked away on Friday. Ortom tasked … Read more
According to him, internal issues in the PDP would not deter it from winning elections in 2023… Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in a better position to rebuild Nigeria from the institutional and infrastructural ruins caused by the APC-led government. Governor Ortom made the remarks … Read more
Kukah had during an address to the US Congress Commission on July 15, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of showing preference to people of his religion… The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has backed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah over his recent comments on insecurity. Kukah had during an address to the US … Read more
Suspected herdsmen on Sunday killed two aid workers and a volunteer for 360HSCD… Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has condemned the Sunday night killing of Benue farmers and two aid workers at Tomanyii village in the Guma Local Government Area. Speaking to newsmen on Monday, Governor Ortom noted that until the Federal Government “which … Read more
…but the fight against terrorism and other crimes would only be seen to be unbiased if armed herders who have been killing innocent citizens are also apprehended. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has challenged the Federal Government to also arrest members of armed Fulani groups for carrying out attacks on farming communities in parts … Read more
Dega was killed in Jos, the Plateau State capital While in active service in the police force, he served as Commissioner in Borno and Edo states. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has described the assassination of his Senior Special Assistant on Security, Christopher Dega, as a huge blow to his administration. The governor … Read more
The Presidency had on Monday faulted the recent resolutions of the Southern Governors which included the ban on open grazing in the entire southern part of the country Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday said the Federal Government’s insistence on open grazing suggests it has a hidden agenda. Ortom, in a statement signed by … Read more
…Ortom stressed that open grazing was no longer feasible in the country due to development and population growth. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said anyone who opposes the southern governors on open grazing ban is an evil person who has a hidden agenda. The governor stated this on Thursday in Makurdi during the ‘Media … Read more