Benue
21 LGAs in 10 states, Federal Capital Territory submerged in flood — FG
ABUJA – THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of torrential rainfall in the past few days. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utserv, who disclosed this, along the Minister […]
Benue LG Polls Shifted to November
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has shifted the state’s local government election from July 6 to November 16, 2024. The Chairman of the commission, John Chen, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Makurdi. Chen said the change of date was necessitated by logistical constraints. He said the commission needed more time […]
Alia denies plan to shut Ortom’s companies in Benue
A group known as ‘Defenders of Democracy’ has raised the alarm about plans by the administration of Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to cripple the investment of his predecessor, Samuel Ortom, in the state. The President of the group, Amos Uchiv, in a statement issued and made available to journalists in Makurdi on […]
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 […]
Gunmen abduct 10 travellers in Benue
Ten people were reportedly kidnapped at the Taraba/Benue border community in Jootar, in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, explained that the driver of the ill-fated vehicle who escaped being kidnapped narrated the attack. The source stated that the driver of the Sharon […]