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BREAKING: Atiku’s Former Aide Shima Ayati Is Dead

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Shima Ayati

Hon. Shima Ayati, a former Special Assistant to the President during Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s tenure, has passed away after a brief illness in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Ayati, known as a grassroots politician and author, served closely with Atiku during the Obasanjo administration for two terms. EDITOR’S PICKS  Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support … Read more

NPFL: Lobi Stars Appoint Mika Lönnström As New Head Coach

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Lobi Stars have introduced Finnish coach Mika Lönnström as their new head coach, according to report. The unveiling took place on Tuesday at a brief ceremony held at the team’s training facility, McCarthy Stadium, in Makurdi. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is … Read more

Passengers Rescued as Commercial Vehicle Plunges into Benue Stream

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Many passengers sustained serious injuries when a Toyota Hiace bus reportedly veered off the road and plunged into a stream in Benue State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Mbagwa, Kwande Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that passersby rescued all occupants of the vehicle. … Read more

Benue PDP Swears in New Executives Amid Ongoing Internal Crisis

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Amid ongoing internal tensions, the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) inaugurated its newly-elected executives on Thursday. Mr. Chris Abah, the newly-elected state chairman, was sworn in alongside 14 other members of the State Working Committee (SWC) during a ceremony held at the PDP state secretariat in New GRA, Makurdi. Barrister Sam … Read more

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

Lobi Stars Sacks Coach, Appoints Daniel Amokachi As Technical Adviser

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Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has sacked Coach Eugene Agagbe and appointed former Super Eagles coach Daniel Amokachi as his replacement. Coach Agagbe’s dismissal follows the team’s disappointing performance since the start of the 2024-2025 NPFL season. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more

You Lack Authority to Disband G-14 – Benue PDP Elders Challenge Suswam

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A group of elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, under the aegis of the G-14, has informed one of its members, former Governor Senator Gabriel Suswam, that he lacks the authority to dissolve the group but can willingly resign his membership. In a statement issued over the weekend by its Chairman, … Read more

Benue: Man Electrocuted in Failed Transformer Theft

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A middle-aged man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was electrocuted early Tuesday while attempting to vandalize a transformer and cables owned by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred opposite Queens Hotel in Ankpa Ward, Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. Residents discovered the man’s lifeless … Read more

Benue Gov Declares Round-The-Clock Lockdown Amid Violence

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Benue 24-Hour Curfew

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

Benue Govt Takes Action, Demolishes 40 Illegal Structures In Makurdi

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Benue govt demolishes

Benue Govt Demolishes 40 illegal structures. The action, led by Tarnongo Mede of the Urban Development Board, aims to revitalize the city. About 800 houses built on waterways have been earmarked for demolition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s led government of Benue State has taken action by demolishing 40 illegal shanties and structures … Read more

BREAKING: PDP’s Ayu Withdraws Lawsuit, Clears Path For Suswam As National Chairman

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Presidency Slams PDP

Ayu withdraws lawsuit, paving way for Suswam’s chairmanship. Lawsuit resolution may end leadership deadlock since 2023. Court of Appeal document confirms Ayu’s appeal withdrawal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu, has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging his removal from the party to pave the way for the … Read more

Hoodlums Attack Benue Lawmaker During Constituency Engagement

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Hoodlums Attack Benue Lawmaker

Hoodlums Attack Benue Lawmaker During Constituency Engagement. Security personnel swiftly intervene to ensure Agbese’s safety and apprehend some of the attackers. Communal clash in North Bank suburb of Makurdi, Benue State, results in loss of lives, destruction of property, and injuries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and serving as the … Read more

Suswam Declares Ambition To Replace Ayu As PDP National Chairman

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Suswam

EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has announced his candidacy for the PDP national chairmanship position. Senator Suswam, who previously represented Benue North East in the Senate, conveyed his intention to the Benue chapter of the PDP, State Working Committee (SWC), and PDP Caucus of the Benue North East Senatorial … Read more

Ayu’s Suspension And PDP Crisis: Atiku/Okwa Campaign Council Points Fingers At Wike

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Wike

The Atiku/Okwa Presidential Campaign Council has accused Wike of being behind Ayu’s suspension. Ayu was suspended for alleged anti-party activities by the executive of his ward in Benue State. The campaign council has condemned Wike’s alleged role in the PDP crisis and urged him to retrace his steps in the interest of democracy. EKO HOT … Read more

PDP’s Next Chess Move: NWC Gathers To Determine Fate Of Suspended Chairman

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PDP

The PDP is set to hold a NWC meeting to discuss its reaction following a court’s ruling that barred Iyorchia Ayu from office. The High Court issued an interim order restraining Ayu from parading himself as the PDP chairman. Debo Ologunagba said the party is ready to interrogate the sequence of events leading to Ayu’s … Read more

EFCC Nabs Varsity Lecturer For Allegedly Buying Votes In Benue [PHOTO]

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EFCC operatives have arrested a University Lecturer for allegedly buying votes in Benue State. Dr. Cletus Tyokyaa was arrested at the RCM Polling Unit in Benue State. He was caught with the sum of N306,700 in various denominations stashed in his car. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission … Read more

Ortom Gives FG Deadline To Approve AK-47 License For BSCVG

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Ortom has given the Federal Government a one-month deadline to approve AK-47 license for BSCVG.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has given a one-month deadline to the federal government to approve his letter to procure AK-47 riffles for the newly established Benue State Community Volunteer Guards or he will seek the advice of his people on the way to go.

 

Ortom stated this on Thursday during the passing out parade of the second batch of the State Volunteer Community Guards held at IBB Square, Makurdi.

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Ortom said that he had applied for approval of AK 47 riffles license but regretted that over three months after, he was yet to get a response from the federal government.

According to him, “I have on behalf of the Benue State Government applied to the responsible Federal Government Agency for approval to procure automatic weapons, particularly AK47 assault riffles to further strengthen your logistic support base and your defense capability.

 

“I am still awaiting approval from the Federal Government to deal accordingly,” Ortom said, adding, ”If there is no reply in the next one month, I will revert to my people to give advice on what to do because the federal government is complicit on the issue of herders’ attacks on the state.”

While stating that state governments and federal government were working towards moving from community policing to State Police, the governor said that when this happens, the personnel will automatically transit to the state police.

 

Ortom admonished the personnel to remain apolitical, conscientious, courteous, vigilant and strong to stand firm and protect the people.

 

To effectively combat crime, the governor said his administration had procured motor vehicles and motorcycles as well as other tools to ease their operation.

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One thousand, five hundred personnel have so far been trained under the State Volunteer Community Guards while the governor promised to up the figure to 10,000 before he leaves office in 2023.

 

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Teacher Allegedly Brutalises 10-Year-Old Over Pot Of Soup

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Teacher has allegedly brutalized 10-year-old boy over pot of soup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operative of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons have arrested a schoolteacher, Chioma Johnson, for allegedly brutalising a 10-year-old boy over a pot of soup in Makurdi, Benue State. It was gathered that the victim was … Read more

Medical School Drop-out Castrates Self In Benue

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Medical School Drop-out

Last year, he had removed one of the testicles by himself…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Terhemen Anongo, a 44-year-old resident of Gboko in Benue State, has castrated himself “to avert sexual desire”. Anongo, who is a medical school drop-out, claimed the decision will enable him serve God properly. Last year, he had removed one … Read more

37-Year-Old Man Remanded for Allegedly Raping Daughter, 16, in Makurdi

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37-Year-Old Man Remanded for Allegedly Raping Daughter, 16, in Makurdi

Court remands man for allegedly raping 16-year-old daughter in Makurdi Bum had been sexually molesting his 16-year-old daughter and her older sister for a long time. Ekohotblog reports that Joseph Bum, a 37-year-old businessman on Tuesday, October 26, was remanded in a correctional centre by a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Makurdi for allegedly defiling his … Read more

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