The judgment creditors (Peter Orngu and 13 others) and Tiv traditional rulers from the Sankera and Kwande axis of Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Office, over the alleged fraudulent collection of N8 billion by Hon. Eze Nwa of Rhemalaw...
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A tragic scene unfolded on the Katsina-Ala highway in Benue State when a multiple-vehicle crash claimed nine lives and left several others badly injured. Witnesses said a MAN diesel truck with registration number TARABA ARD 967XA was among the vehicles involved in the carnage. According to authorities, the disaster...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has argued that his alleged moves to defect the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was a fabricated and malicious report. It was alleged that the Governor Alia was in a “secret meeting” with former Senator Iyorchia Ayu. The Chief...
Benue State Police Command has uncovered a hub of criminal activity in Makurdi, recovering stolen motorcycles, spare parts and fetish charms during a raid that drew the attention — and anger — of commercial motorcyclists in the area. The discovery, made along George Akume Way, sparked a crowd surge...
By DEMES SLOANES There was jubilation among the students and staff of Government College Makurdi, Benue state on Thursday as the 1983 set flooded the school with new sporting equipment for various games. The physical presentation of the sporting equipment is part of activities lined up to mark the...
The Agbese family of Ikpilogwu clan of Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State has announced the passing away of our husband , father, grandfather, brother, uncle and mentor: Chief Dan Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila. A statement issued by Okibe Agbese, on behalf on the family,...
As the killing of Benue people by herdsmen continued unabated, the Benue State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sought for divine intervention to end the incessant killings. Speaking during the three hour prayer, thanksgiving and praise at the CAN Secretariat in Makurdi, the Vice Chairman...
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State Council has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to step up its fight against corruption, particularly among public office holders. Speaking when the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Makurdi Command, ACE Effa Imo Okim, paid him a courtesy...
Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Blessing Onuh (APC–Benue), has expressed deep concern over the growing wave of killings, kidnappings, and destruction of farmlands in her constituency and other parts of Benue State. Onuh, who represents the Otukpo–Ohimini Federal Constituency, spoke with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, describing...
Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two unidentified suspects found in possession of human body parts in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Emenari Ifeanyi, made this known during a press briefing on Thursday in Makurdi, the state capital. According to the CP, the suspects...
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully rescued a military officer and nine other abducted persons from kidnappers in Benue State. The operation was detailed in a statement issued by Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer at the OPWS Headquarters in Makurdi, on...
Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro, PhD, is saddened by the latest attacks by suspected herders in parts of the senatorial district. Rijo, in Utonkon community of Ado LGA, and Anwule, in Oglewu community of Ohimini LGA were, on Tuesday, invaded by...
Details have emerged on how violence erupted in Anwule village in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, after a Fulani herder was murdered by some suspected locals late August. The herders, in what appeared to be a reprisal recently launched a counter-attack on the villagers, killing three villagers...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo had flagged off a free medical outreach in partnership with OCMM International and support from the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), to bring hope, healing, and smiles on the people of Ugbokolo community and the entire people of...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Friday inaugurated the President Bola Tinubu Support Group 2027 in Makurdi, Benue State. Senator Akume, represented by Senator Jacob Gyado at the event, commended the group’s Chief Convener and Coordinator, Mr. Mathias Byuan, for taking the initiative...
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 26 children from an orphanage in Benue State and arrested the founder of the home over alleged involvement in child trafficking, illegal adoption, and child sale. The agency’s Press Officer, Mr. Vincent Adekoye, revealed this in a...
In a clear demonstration of commitment in combating crime through effective intelligence sharing and prompt response, the Benue State Police Command has recovered snatched vehicle and arrested four suspects in connection with the crime in Otukpo, Benue State. A statement by the Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Udeme Edet disclosed...
As Benue State races toward full digital adoption across its public sector, civil servants at the Office of the Head of Service have embarked on comprehensive training in digital literacy and the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This initiative supports the State Government’s directive for all Ministries, Departments, and...
As Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) prepares to usher in a new Vice Chancellor, strong indications suggest the incoming administrator will face a mix of high expectations and pressing challenges. The current Vice Chancellor, Professor Joe Tor Iorapuu, whose tenure officially ends in early November, has been on...
Former Benue State Governorship, Samuel Ortom, has expressed shock over the bereavement suffered by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, who lost his son and grandson within the space of two days. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Immediate past governor, Terver Akase quoted Ortom...