A member of the House of Representatives for Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency, Hon Terseer Ugbor, has said from January till date over 40 members of his constituency have been killed in cold blood by armed herdsmen. He expressed sorrow over the…
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…
15 killed in fresh attack on Benue community
At least 15 bodies have been recovered after an attack by armed invaders on Ugboju community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said many people were still missing after the invasion of the village on Wednesday evening…
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…
Supreme Court upholds Gov Alia’s election
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. The apex court consequently affirmed the election of the governor. The apex court decision followed the withdrawal of an appeal by Sebastine Hon,…
Alia distributes 56 trucks of food palliatives to Benue residents
Gov. Hyacinth Alia on Tuesday flagged off the distribution of 56 trucks of palliatives to Benue residents to cushion the effect of petrol subsidy removal. Performing the ceremony in Makurdi, Gov Alia said all Benue residents would benefit from the…
Alia commends armed forces for safeguarding the nation
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has acknowledged and commended the role of the Nigerian Armed Forces in safeguarding the stability and peace of the nation. Alia stated this when he received the Senior Course 46 students of the Armed…
Abductors showed me where they kept corpses, demanded N30m – Benue ex-LG chair
A former chairman of the Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Amina Audu, who regained her freedom recently after she was abducted on November 13, 2023, shares her experience with ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE You regained your freedom days after you…
Kidnapped Benue commissioner regains freedom
Mr Mathew Agbo, the Benue Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, who was kidnapped few days back, has regained his freedom. Agbo in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos, thanked Gov.…
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…