Gov Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, congratulated Benue-born Victor Tartenger, popularly known as Chef Naira Victor, on his successful completion of the 135-hour cook-a-thon. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, and made…
Police arrest ‘killers’ of female corps member in Benue
The Police in Benue State have paraded the suspected killers of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member shot dead on Naka-Makurdi road of the state. Irene Chioma Emmanuel, the deceased corps member, was killed during a robbery on…
Police Launch probe after young woman’s body found in refuse dump — PPRO
The police in Benue State have opened an investigation after the body of an unidentified young woman was found in a refuse dump in Makurdi. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, stated, “We have already opened…
Magnus Onyibe loses father-in-law
The death has been announced of Mr John ltodo, a community leader in Benue State. He passed away on Sunday, 6th August 2023, in Makurdi after a brief illness. Pa Itodo was born in Ekeh-Olengbecho, in Edumoga land, Benue State…
NAF trainer aircraft crashes in Makurdi
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) FT-7NI trainer aircraft crashed at about 4.15p.m. on Friday in Makurdi, Benue State, while on routine training exercise. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement…
Motorists, communities flee as gunmen take over Benue road
One of the direct link roads to Makurdi the Benue State capital from the South East, the 55 kilometre Makurdi- Aliade road has been abandoned largely due to the harrowing experience of commuters and motorists who daily ply the road.…
Renaming of Varsity: We are yet to receive information —UniAgric spokesperson (Punch)
Two weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari approved the renaming of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, the authority of the University is yet to receive an official letter to that effect. President Buhari had…
Army arrest 10 suspected kidnappers in Benue (Nation)
Troops of the ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ (OPWS) have arrested 10 suspects for armed banditry and kidnapping in Benue and Nasarawa states. The suspects were paraded before newsmen at the OPWS headquarters in Makurdi yesterday, by Force Commander of OPWS, Maj.…
You haven’t heard of MTN Season of Surprises? Here are the best bits
Where have you been?! Let’s get you caught up. MTN Season of Surprises was arguably one of the biggest things done by any company over the festive season with the simple aim of thanking and giving back in a massive…
University of Agriculture Makurdi wins maiden HIFL title (Guardian)
Highflying University of Agriculture, Makurdi (Tillers) at the weekend in the Agege Stadium, Lagos defeated University of Calabar (Malabites) by 5-4 penalty shootout to win the maiden Higher Institutions Football League (HIFL). The exciting game ended goalless at full time and the…
