Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Friday, launched a five-year, N853 billion programme to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. The governor, during the unveiling of the Action Plan in Makurdi, said the aim was to foster the IDPs safe return to their ancestral homes. According to him,...
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Theresa Ikwe has called on all local government officials in Benue State, to key into Governor Hyacinth Alia’s seven points agenda to enable them achieve maximally for the benefit of their people. Speaking exclusively...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has sworn in new Permanent Secretaries in the State with a charge not to be partisan, and act as responsible officers in their areas of assignments. Governor Alia, who gave the charge at Government House Makurdi, on Tuesday...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Determined to provide sustainable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and their host communities, the Benue State Government in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has initiated a joint empowerment and livelihood programme. Following this initiative, a delegation led by the...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has mourned the death of the first Professor of “Zwa Tiv,” (Tiv Language) Prof. Kpamor Orkar. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula in Makurdi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Orkar was...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The President General, Kunav United Development Association (KUDA), Mr Emmanuel Tor Yaji, has been abducted by gunmen on Monday in his country home. KUDA is the umbrella organisation of Kunav, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, the home community of the Benue...
By TVAY SAM TVAY, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has signed into law the Benue State 2025 appropriation bill of N550,112,988,930.45 into law. The ceremony of signing of appropriation bill tagged: “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security and Digital Economy”, coincided with the launching of the...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has vowed to ensure that perpetrators of unprovoked attacks on Anwase Community in Kwande Local Government Area are apprehended to face justice. Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, expressed sadness over the attack that led to the death...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants in the state to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Governor Alia made the declaration on Tuesday in Makurdi in his Christmas message to Benue people. The governor said that the holiday commenced on December 24 and...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Following the formal inauguration of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard which some Benue people argued was only a change in the name, to distinguish it from the former Governor’s community volunteer guards, Chief Samuel Ortom has appealed for calm and support for...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has launched a 5,000 man Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG)and a Joint Security Task Force in the State, codenamed Operation “Anyam Nyor.” Governor Alia who officially inaugurated BSCPG at IBB square in Makurdi also donated 100 Hilux...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Technical Adviser on Media, Publicly and Strategic Communication to the Benue State Governor, Solomon Iorpev has tasked broadcasters to uphold the tenets of the broadcast code in order to discharge their duties responsibly. Mr. Iorpey spoke on Friday during a courtesy call on...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Abuja – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has said that the Benue State Government would establish a University of Agriculture, Science and Technology in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on Friday during the 22nd, 23rd and 24th combined Convocation ceremony of...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Government has assured that it would continue to support the Benue State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to enable it perform their role as journalists without hindrance. The Technical Adviser to the Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic ...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state. Governor Alia announced the new wage after he met with organised labour representatives on Monday in Makurdi. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has said that his administration was moving at 350 kilometers per hour to ensure that people get maximum democratic benefits. Governor Alia stated this at the opening of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State triennial delegates conference on Friday in Makurdi. The...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has lauded the NKST Church for the untiring supportive role it has maintained to enable the State Government achieve its mandate. Addressing the 2024 NKST Synod annual General Council Meeting at Mkar Secretariat on November 6, Governor Alia...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi– Borno State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has extended warm birthday wishes to his deputy, Sam Ode. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said Governor Alia acknowledged the deputy governor’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to the welfare of Benue people....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Determined to improve the performance of Lobi Stars, the Chairman of the Club, Dr Philip Nongu, and his board has officially unveiled Finnish tactician, Mika Lönnström, as the new head coach of the Makurdi-based side. This was contained in a press conference held...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Government has commenced the relocation of the Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) to mega camps. The Benue State Government in collaboration with International Organisation for Migration(IOM) has already set aside over five thousand units for the IDPs at the Mega...