Hyacinth Alia
30 Dec
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum yesterday raised concerns that the ongoing feud between Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, could jeopardise the party’s prospects in the 2027 elections.
26 Dec
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has launched Operation ‘Anyam Nyor,’ a decisive initiative aimed at addressing the state’s lingering security challenges and setting it on a path to prosperity. Benue, long hailed as Nigeria’s food basket, was marred by years of insecurity before Governor Alia assumed office on 29 May 2023. From violent clashes…
24 Dec
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants in the state to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Alia made the declaration on Tuesday in Makurdi in his Christmas message to Benue people. The governor said that the holiday commenced on December 24 and ends on January 6, 2025. He said the essence…
19 Dec
The Benue House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Hyacinth Dajo, has summoned the former special adviser to Gov. Hyacinth Alia on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Dennis Akura. Akura is to appear before plenary on Tuesday to explain and refund N1.78 billion that was not accounted for while he…
16 Dec
The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdulahi Ganduje has hailed the establishment of Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG) as ‘Da great initiative.’
14 Dec
Gov. Hyacinth Alia on Saturday launched a 5000-personnel new security outfit known as the Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG). Alia also unveiled a Joint Security Task Force named “Operation Anyam Nyor” to tackle the security challenges bedevilling the state. The governor during the ceremony in Makurdi announced the donation of 100 Hilux security vans…
14 Dec
Against the backdrop of the recent face-off between supporters of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume
9 Dec
A coalition of advocacy groups has claimed “nothing on ground” or tangible to justify the alleged N513 billion statutory allocations to Benue State since last year.
23 Nov
The Benue State Government on Saturday distributed palliatives to 2024 flood victims in Makurdi, the state capital. Flagging off the distribution at Logo II in Makurdi, the Executive Secretary (ES), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, said that six centres have been selected for the victims to receive their support. Iorpuu stated that…
21 Nov
Governor Hyacinth Alia might not be your regular Nigerian politician for many reasons. Apart from being a Reverend Father, the 58-year-old Catholic Priest has demonstrated that entrusting governance in the hands of honest, dedicated, and passionate individuals can yield massive positive returns for the people in a short while. From May 29, 2023 when power…
18 Nov
It is no longer news that Benue State is one of the most viable food producing and exporting states in Nigeria. However, the State was almost stripped of that honour, no thanks to years of banditry, farmer/herder crisis, and other security challenges bedevilling the state. But it appears Gov Hyacinth Alia came prepared for the…
11 Nov
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia is pushing forward a bold digital transformation agenda - Smart Benue - aimed at revitalising the state's economy through technology-led initiatives across key sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, and public safety. Governor Alia, who took office in May 2023, recently led a delegation to China to secure critical partnerships that…
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