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A bill to rename the Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi to Moses Orshio Adasu University has passed first reading at the Benue State House Assembly. The bill was read during Wednesday plenary by the acting Clerk of the House, Mr John Hwande. Also during the plenary, a bill for the establishment of Benue State University…
10 Nov
In a bid to promote inter-community harmony, Agatu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Melvin Ejeh, has launched a peace outreach to key neighbouring communities in Kogi State. Ejeh, who doubles as Deputy Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), led emissaries comprising opinion leaders, retired and serving security experts, ex-diplomats, and religious, and…
9 Nov
The Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, has summoned Senator Titus Tertenge Zam to appear before it for investigation. Justice Taiwo Taiwo (retd), who chairs the panel, issued a warrant for Zam's appearance on Friday, November 8, 2024, following the lawmaker's failure to honour two invitations by the panel. Zam, a former Special…
30 Oct
Electricity has been restored to Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue states, all under the Jos Electricity Distribution franchise, following a prolonged blackout that lasted 10 days. Power returned around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, sparking jubilation across the affected areas. In Jos, the capital of Plateau State, residents took to the streets, celebrating the return of…
25 Oct
The Benue State government's failure to provide official vehicles to newly-elected local government chairmen across 23 council areas has sparked concerns over their security and safety. It was gathered that many chairmen have turned to using motorbikes to commute to work, highlighting the risks they face. Sources who spoke with our correspondent, said no fewer…
25 Oct
Benue State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Mr. Aondowase Kunde has said that close to 770 households have been displaced due to floods
25 Oct
The Benue State Government has withdrawn from the suit challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) currently before the Supreme Court. The withdrawal was contained in an application obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Makurdi. The application was dated October 23 and…
10 Oct
Benue State, known as Nigeria's "food basket," has been scrutinised for various reasons, from political dynamics to food security, governance, and socioeconomic development. Despite its agricultural wealth and strategic importance, the state has faced significant leadership challenges since its creation over four decades ago. While a few governors, such as Aper Aku, Fr. Moses Adasu,…
7 Oct
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called for the immediate cancellation of the just concluded Local Government (LG) polls in Benue. READ ALSO:Benue LG polls a rape of democracy—Sen. Moro The Benue Chairman of APGA, Mr. Joseph Ogli, made the call in an interaction with newsmen on Monday in Makurdi. Ogli…
7 Oct
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has sworn in the 23 newly elected local government chairmen in the state. READ ALSO:Alia commends Benue people over peaceful LG polls Alia, during the ceremony on Monday in Makurdi, tasked the new council chairmen with accountability and transparency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Benue State…
6 Oct
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has commended the Benue people for their peaceful and overwhelming support for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the Saturday local government elections. READ ALSO:Benue LG polls a rape of democracy—Sen. Moro Alia gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sir Tersoo…
6 Oct
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) chairman, Richard Tombowua, on Sunday, declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for both chairmanship and councillorship positions won in the local government elections held on Saturday. While announcing the results at the BSIEC headquarters, Tombowua said the election across the state went smoothly, adding that it…
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