Benue State
Benue APC organises prayer session for Tinubu
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) organized a prayer session for President Bola Tinubu, the nation, and various other concerns. Held from noon until evening on Monday, the session included the state party leadership and members, with several clergy members leading the prayers. The event took place in two parts: the […]
Man Allegedly Commits Suicide Inside Transformer in Makurdi
On Thursday, Terhide Garfa allegedly committed suicide in the Kanshio community, a suburb of Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. An eyewitness named Nick reported discovering Garfa’s body around 3:45 pm inside a transformer. Nick, a local resident, expressed confusion about how Garfa managed to enter the fenced transformer area. “Someone heard him saying […]
Catholic Archdiocese Orders Closure of School After Gunmen Attack
Following a recent attack by unidentified gunmen, the Catholic Archdiocese of Makurdi, Benue State, has issued a directive for the immediate closure of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School in Adeke, Makurdi. The assault, which occurred late on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, prompted a swift response from personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence […]
Over N1bn beer consumed in Benue December – Director
The Benue State government, on Tuesday, said plans had been concluded to start production of beer brands in the state. The Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday, stating that this would help stop capital flight to other states. Asemakaha, who took journalists on a […]
Again, herdsmen attack Benue community, kill 2
Some men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Sunday night, attacked a community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two persons. DAILY POST gathered that the victims identified as Agness Salahu, 28; and Ademu Efugoga, 25, were attacked between Egba and Ogbaulu communities of Agatu on their way from an event around […]
Benue Governor warns predecessors against his govt
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, returned from the United States of America and issued a stern warning to his predecessors, urging them to refrain from interfering in his administration’s affairs. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi, he emphasized the need for former governors and civil servants to allow his administration to function without disruption. […]
35 illegal tax collectors facing prosecution – Benue IRS
Emmanuel Agena, the Acting Chairman of the Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), has disclosed that 35 individuals implicated in illegal tax collection activities in the state are currently undergoing prosecution. Agena revealed that the BIRS has set an ambitious revenue target of over N16 billion for the year 2024, building on the successful surpassing […]
There is pressure on me not to develop Benue – Alia
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has emphasized that the state lags behind in development compared to the other 19 states in northern Nigeria. Speaking during a Ramadan fast-breaking event with Muslim faithful in Makurdi on Friday, Alia pledged to change this narrative by implementing transformative projects aimed at elevating Benue to a position of prominence […]