August 20, 2026

Makurdi

Police arrest 3 notorious kidnap suspects in Otukpo

Police arrest 3 notorious kidnap suspects in Otukpo

Offor Callistus April 6, 2025
Benue State Police Command has confirmed the detention of three notorious kidnap suspects in Ogoli-Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Sunday. Anene said security agencies were carrying out operation...
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EFCC arrests 8 trucks conveying illegal solid minerals in Makurdi EfCC intercepts trucks in Makurdi

EFCC arrests 8 trucks conveying illegal solid minerals in Makurdi

Offor Callistus March 15, 2025
BY THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested eight trucks conveying suspected illegal solid minerals. The commission in a post on its X handle on Friday, said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, March 12, 2025...
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JOSTUM commends security agencies over safe release of 3 kidnapped students Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM)

JOSTUM commends security agencies over safe release of 3 kidnapped students

Offor Callistus March 8, 2025
The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), on behalf of the governing council, appreciated security agencies for the safe release of the three kidnapped students. The university gave the commendation in a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr John David, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi....
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We are unaware of LG elections tribunals relocation to Abuja – Benue Govt Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

We are unaware of LG elections tribunals relocation to Abuja – Benue Govt

Offor Callistus March 6, 2025
Benue State Government has said it is not aware of the alleged relocation of the state local government election petitions tribunals to Abuja. Mr Fidelis Mnyim, the Attorney General (A-G) and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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7 convicts forfeit hotel, N230.3m, others in Makurdi Efcc fraudster

7 convicts forfeit hotel, N230.3m, others in Makurdi

Offor Callistus February 14, 2025
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Justice M.S.Abubakar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Makurdi, Benue State has ordered the forfeiture to the federal government, the sum of  N232,396,714.00 (Two Hundred and Thirty-two Million, Three Hundred and Ninety-six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fourteen Naira), a hotel as well as the sum of $4,977 (Four Thousand Nine Hundred...
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Benue Public Service Institute collaborates with Digital Bridge Institute, others for digital skills acquisition DG Benue Public Service Institute Makurdi, Prof. Terkura Tarnande

Benue Public Service Institute collaborates with Digital Bridge Institute, others for digital skills acquisition

Offor Callistus February 13, 2025
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Director General, Benue Public Service Institute, Makurdi, Professor Terkura Tarnande, said the Institute was in collaboration with Digital Bridge Institute Abuja and the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company to facilitate the training of pubic and civil servants in various areas to equip them...
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Governor Alia determined to restore hope, dignity, livelihood to IDPs – BSEMA boss Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

Governor Alia determined to restore hope, dignity, livelihood to IDPs – BSEMA boss

Offor Callistus January 28, 2025
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Permanent Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, has reiterated the firm commitment of Governor Hyacinth Alia in restoring hope, dignity and livelihood to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in the state. Speaking on Tuesday during the first distribution of...
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Tinubu approves N32.7 billion for NSIP – Minister 20250125 060251

Tinubu approves N32.7 billion for NSIP – Minister

Offor Callistus January 25, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N32.7 billion for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, said this during the launching of the State Action Plan durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on...
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FG to cultivate 500-hectare farm for Benue IDPs – Minister 20250125 060322

FG to cultivate 500-hectare farm for Benue IDPs – Minister

Offor Callistus January 25, 2025
The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs....
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Governor Alia awards scholarships to 44 first-class graduates of BSU Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

Governor Alia awards scholarships to 44 first-class graduates of BSU

Offor Callistus December 8, 2024
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has awarded scholarships to 44 first-class graduates of the Benue State University (BSU), Makurdi. Alia made the disclosure at the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th combined convocation of the institution on Saturday in Makurdi. The governor said that the beneficiaries were each given an automatic...
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Court orders reinstatement of dissolved Benue APC executives

Offor Callistus November 28, 2024
A Makurdi High Court has ordered the reinstatement of Mr Austin Agada and other elected executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue chapter, whose tenures were terminated by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The presiding judge, Justice Tertsegha Kume, gave the order on Thursday in his verdict...
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My administration is moving at 350km per hour – Governor Alia Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

My administration is moving at 350km per hour – Governor Alia

Offor Callistus November 15, 2024
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...
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