Ortom further claimed that he is aware of plot by the Buhari government to cause crisis in Benue in order to declare state of emergency. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has hit back at the presidency, saying the response to the issues he raised shows that President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aides are “under … Read more
In the statement, the Presidency accused Ortom of being unprincipled having changed political party five times. The Presidency has expressed optimism that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State will be leaving office in 2023, following the Governor’s criticism on President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of insecurity in Nigeria. Ortom on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, said that … 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
Governor Ortom on Sunday insisted that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria supersedes the Northern Nigeria Law that provided for grazing reserves. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Sunday, threatened to file a suit against President Muhammadu Buhari if he insists on grazing reserve. Ortom had on Friday criticised the Buhari … 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
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
“Benue State government must be careful against attack. He must be careful against accidents; I see plans to assassinate him. He must watch his outings as from now on. The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has on Friday, warned the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, concerning some of the things he … Read more
“I am a Christian; born again for that matter. And I have no reason to hate anyone. The president is my president. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has revealed that he has no grudges against President Muhammadu Buhari amid face-off with the presidency over herdsmen attacks. Ortom, who disclosed this in a media briefing … Read more
“Get a licence for dane guns from local government chairmen and use them to defend yourselves.” Samuel Ortom, Benue governor, has told residents of the state actions and steps to take to curb incessant attacks and fend off invasion of their domain by rampaging gunmen. Some communities in the state have been attacked by gunmen … Read more
“What Garba Shehu ought to know is that Governor Ortom has no personal grudge against the President” The Benue state government has described as reckless recent statement credited to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, concerning the comments of Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, on insecurity. Following a series of killings in the state, Samuel Ortom, governor … Read more
We also recovered the machine gun that the militia took from the slain soldiers – Ortom Two local government officials of Konshisha and two traditional Rulers in Benue state have been apprehended over their involvement in the killing of eleven soldiers and a captain in Bonta village. Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, disclosed this on … Read more
The minister of defence said President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian military are saddened over the killings. Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, says he has not been able to sleep since 11 soldiers were killed in his state. The soldiers were killed in Bonta village, Konshisha LGA of Benue. The governor on Wednesday condoled with … Read more
Nigeria, according to Benue Governor Samuel Ortom, lacks brave leaders capable of confronting the country’s many evils. Nigeria will remain underdeveloped as long as its leaders are unable to speak out against the country’s many ills, according to him. He spoke at a lecture organized by the Correspondent Chapel of the FCT Council of the … Read more
Meanwhile, Ortom directed leaders of the affected areas to ensure that the weapons the bandits took away from the military personnel deployed to bring peace between the warring communities were returned without delay. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has called for restraint on all sides including the military following the crisis between communities in … Read more
Tiv palace to be reconstructed Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has said that the Tor Tiv palace in Gboko, reconstructed at the cost of N1.6 billion, will be inaugurated on April 8. Ortom stated this after inspecting the palace and other road projects in Gwer East, Tarka and Gboko local government areas of the state … Read more
The governor was attacked by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Saturday while on a visit to his farm. Ortom also lauded his fellow governors for uniting to condemn the attack, irrespective of their political affiliations. Samuel Ortom, Benue state governor, has refuted claims that the attack on his convoy was not real and was … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Ortom’s visit to the Presidential Villa may not be unconnected with the attack on the governor on Saturday. President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, at the Presidential Villa, … Read more
Three suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with last Saturday’s attack on the convoy of Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, in Makurdi, the state capital. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the arrest was confirmed by the Security Adviser to Ortom, Col. Paul Hemba, while conducting newsmen round the scene of the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the attack on the convoy of Samuel Ortom, Benue governor, must not bear the mark of political undertones. On Saturday, gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attacked Ortom’s convoy while on a visit to his farm. The attack has sparked criticisms from various quarters, including his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more