Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has lifted the suspension on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr Fidelis Mnyim. Alia announced the reinstatement on Monday in Makurdi during the state executive council meeting, which he presided over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the AG was suspended on October 23. He was … Read more
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr Fidelis Mnyim, over his role in the suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Alia announced the suspension when he personally addressed newsmen after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Wednesday in Makurdi. Recall … Read more
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, 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
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
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured that the state is fully prepared to address potential flooding risks, particularly in the event of the opening of the Lagdo Dam. He emphasized that the state is not just considering options but has actively engaged in extensive public awareness campaigns to mitigate the risk. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Ukum LGA due to protests and killings, starting July 4, to ensure safety and prevent further violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the Ukum Local Government Area following a series of protests and killings. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Not fewer than 4,459 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties in Benue defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections took place in Katsina-Ala and Adikpo during Governor Hyacinth Alia’s state-wide thank you tour to express gratitude for the support that led to his … Read more
Benue APC Caucus dismisses reports of internal divisions, affirming George Akume’s leadership. Statement clarifies amid rumors of rifts between Governor Hyacinth Alia and Senator Akume. Caucus labels claims of factions as baseless, urging unity under Akume’s leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Caucus has dismissed allegations of … Read more
Clash of Narratives: Former Governor Ortom Refutes Successor’s Allegations Unsubstantiated Figures: Alia Accused of Embellishments and Fabrications Unveiling the Truth: Call for Concrete Evidence on State’s Financial Situation Eko Hot Blog reports that tensions are escalating in Benue State as former governor Samuel Ortom has called upon his successor, Hyacinth Alia, to provide concrete proof … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, met Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, Governor Alia said he came to brief the President on the state of affairs in the … Read more
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