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No plan to demolish CAN Secretariat in Makurdi – Benue govt
The Benue State Government has described as malicious and false a publication circulating on social media alleging that…
BREAKING: 46 arrested over attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue
Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested 46 suspects in connection with the attack on the…
Protesters block Peter Obi’s convoy on Benue road
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, was on Tuesday prevented from proceeding in Benue State…
2027: Peter Obi not a threat – Gov Alia denies sponsoring thugs
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has denied allegations that he sponsored thugs to attack and block the…
Benue Assembly elects new Majority Leader
The Benue State House of Assembly has elected Hon. Peter Ipusu, member representing Katsina-Ala West State Constituency, as…
Gov Alia pledges full support as Nigerian Army establishes 5 Division in Benue
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has assured the Nigerian Army of the state government’s full…
BREAKING: Kidnapped Benue seminarian escapes from abductors
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue State has confirmed the safe return of its seminarian, Kelvin Ochai,…
Benue begins investigation after suspected Mpox report
The Benue State Government has launched an investigation into a suspected case of Mpox reported in Konshisha Local…
Armed herders invade Benue community, shoot residents, loot shops
Suspected armed herders on Thursday stormed Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, along the Otukpo-Oweto-Abuja Road in Ohimini Local…
Kidnappers abandon victim, escape as troops storm Benue community
Personnel of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), working alongside the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, successfully rescued a kidnap…
Benue youths take fight to kidnappers, rescue victims, apprehend suspects
A community-led rescue effort by youths in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, reportedly led to…
One killed as armed men attack Benue community
One person has been killed following an attack by some armed men on Mbasa community in Utange Council…
Ebola alert: NOA calls for vigilance in Benue
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has appealed to residents of Benue State to stay alert and observe precautionary…
Benue Govt launches N150m school grant scheme
Benue State has launched a N150 million School Grant Scheme aimed at supporting public schools across the state,…
Benue Assembly suspends auditor-general over alleged N4.6bn fraud
The Benue State House of Assembly has approved the suspension of the Auditor-General for Local Government, Abraham Gberidyer,…
Security operatives rescue 13 remaining JAMB candidates from abductors
The remaining Joint Admissions and Matriculation (JAMB) candidates abducted while on their way to write their examination in…
Army Chief deploys more troops to tackle insecurity in Benue
Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has assured residents of improved security in communities affected by bandit attacks…
Gov Alia launches canal construction to combat flooding in Benue
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has launched the construction of a drainage canal in the Wurukum…
Gunmen ambush Benue Links bus in Otukpo, open fire on passengers
Suspected gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a Benue Links commercial bus conveying passengers in Otukpo, Benue State. Sources…
2027: Gov Alia lauds Benue council of elders for endorsing him for second term
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed his profound gratitude to the Supreme Council of the…