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APC Blackmailing Me — Governor Alia Cries Out

December 11, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Benue Governor Counters Blackmail Allegations, Denounces Fabrications by Party Members In a startling turn of events, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has openly accused members of his party, the…

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Governor Alia Swears in 21 Local Govt Caretaker Chairmen

December 5, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has inaugurated twenty-one Caretaker Chairmen for various local government areas in the state. The swearing-in ceremony, a significant step towards reinforcing local governance, occurred…

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Former Benue Commissioner, Shehu Othman Is Dead

November 30, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Passing of Esteemed Statesman Alhaji Shehu Othman Mourned, Laid to Rest Alhaji Shehu Othman, a revered figure and former commissioner in the old Benue State, has passed away at the…

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Angry Youths Allegedly Stone, Governor Alia In Makurdi

November 16, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Benue State Governor’s Convoy Attacked Amidst Controversy Over Burial Site In a tumultuous event in the Ugondu community of Makurdi LGA, Benue state, reports emerged of youths assaulting the convoy…

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Alia Has No Powers to Regulate Social Media – Benue PDP Warns Governor

November 9, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Benue PDP Asserts Citizens’ Right to Social Media Freedom The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to Governor Hyacinth Alia, emphasizing that…

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Fresh Killings Spark Protest In Benue

August 11, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Protest Erupts on Makurdi-Lafia Highway After Murder of Five in Benue State Villages An alarming incident of murder in two villages within the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State…

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Benue govt. Recovers N1.2 billion from ghost workers

July 21, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue revealed that the state administration has successfully saved N1.2 billion by identifying and eliminating 2,500 non-existent employees from the teachers’ and local government councils’ payroll.…

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Benue govt uncovers 2,500 ghost workers

July 20, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

A press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, revealed that Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has exposed the…

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Ortom, PDP looted Benue and I met no single official car – Fr Alia alleges

June 9, 2023 Media Partner

PDP looted Benue Govt House, I met no single official car – Fr Alia alleges   Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, looted…

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Gov Alia blows hot, sacks all Benue civil servants recruited in 2022

June 7, 2023 Media Partner

Gov Alia sacks Benue civil servants recruited by Ortom   The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered the immediate termination of all State Civil Service positions created by…

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33-year-old nigerian Teacher remanded, Details shocking

June 7, 2023 Media Partner

33-Year-Old Nigerian Teacher Gets Remanded In Benue   Emmanuel Okoriko, a 33-year-old educator, has been remanded. On Wednesday, a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court remanded him to a correctional facility for…

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Breaking: Gov Alia freezes all Benue State bank accounts

May 29, 2023 Media Partner

Gov Alia freezes all Benue State bank accounts All government bank accounts in the state of Benue are to be blocked, according to an order from Governor Hyacinth Alia. Shortly…

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Again, Suspected Herders Invade Benue Community, Kill 2 Soldiers, 15 Villagers

April 27, 2023 Media Partner

Herders Invade Benue Community, Kill 2 Soldiers, 15 Villagers At least fifteen villagers and two soldiers were reportedly killed when armed intruders attacked three communities in the Apa Local Government…

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See Why elder stateman was buried alive in Benue

April 25, 2023 Media Partner

Elder stateman buried alive over alleged witchcraft in Benue Mr. Baba Agan, an elderstate man community leader in Ikurav Community, Mbatue Council Ward of Konshisha Local Government Area, LGA, in…

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No serious leader will go on rest- Peter Obi lambast Tinubu

April 25, 2023 Media Partner

Peter Obi Lambast Tinubu says No serious leader will go on rest   The Labour Party’s Peter Obi stated that no serious leader would take a vacation in Nigeria.  …

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BREAKING: Three shot dead as thugs invade elections ground 

March 18, 2023 Jake Clifford

Three shot dead as thugs disrupt elections      At least three persons suspected to be political thugs have been killed in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.  …

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