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Just like Plateau, Benue under attack by herdsmen, 3 killed, houses burnt

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 April 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka   Killer herdsmen have again continued to ravage communities in Benue State, a renewed attack that has continued incessantly since the end of 2024.   The attacks takes a similar formation with what is happening in Plateau State, where several houses have been

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Benue launches national food city, promises over 20,000 new jobs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 April 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Benue State Government, in partnership with Rexzodeneh Group Limited (RGL) is set to establish a National Food City Complex in Otukpo. The project is expected to create over 20,000 jobs, aligning with Governor Hyacinth Alia’s vision for comprehensive development throughout the state. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at […]

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Political Power Play, Fueling Violence in Benue State; Group Warns

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 April 2025 0

…Urges Tinubu’s intervention By Tom Okpe A group, under the umbrella of Coalition for Civil Society in Nigeria, CSN, has revealed that political power play in Benue State is responsible for violence in the State, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene, immediately and save the situation. The group also, called on the attention of […]

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Fear of Fulani kills 54 years old man in Benue

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 April 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The fear of a possible attack of Fulani herdsmen has sent a 54-year old man in Benue State to an early grave. Recall that in the past eight years, Benue State has co.e under severe attack by Fulani herders leaving many dead and several other homeless in the Benue Communities. The calamity […]

Features

Exploring solutions to security challenges In Benue

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 April 2025 0

By Bridget Tikyaa The security situation in Benue State has been quite challenging, particularly with regards to the herders-farmers conflict, banditry, kidnapping, gansterism, and cult violence. Since assuming office, Governor Alia has prioritized security, a long-standing challenge in Benue, which has significantly improved under his watch, with efforts to curb clashes

Features

How Benue State University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology will transform education and agriculture

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 March 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The establishment of the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science, and Technology (BSUAST), Ihugh, is a landmark achievement that reflects visionary leadership, collaborative governance, and a strong commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s educational and agricultural landscapes. Located in Benue State’s Vandeikya Local Government Area, the institution

Education

Benue Varsity hosts inaugural international conference

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 March 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga As part of it’s efforts in pioneering innovations in educational service delivery, the Department of Educational Foundations at Benue State University (BSU) proudly hosted its inaugural International Conference which ended yesterday. The conference centered around the theme “Educational Service Delivery in 21st Century Nigeria.” And

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Benue Judiciary Crisis: Massive Protest Rocks Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2025 0

… as Coalition petitions NJC, demands Tinubu, Kekere-Edun’s urgent interventions By Tom Okpe As the Benue Judicial crisis rages, massive protest erupted in Abuja, the Federal Capital City on Monday, calling for immediate intervention, to end the crisis. Convener of the protests, Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria at the protest tagged:

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Benue state local govt election petition tribunals relocate to Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunals have been relocated from Benue State to Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory with effect from Monday 10, 2025. Chief Judge of Benue State High Court, Justice Maurice Anembe Ikpambese who announced the relocation in a statement signed by Abdullahi Eihoda […]

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Benue lawmaker carpets Bafarawa over remarks on Tinubu’s administration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 March 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Chief Dr Philip Agbese, the member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency has carpeted the former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa over undemocratic remarks made against the government of President Bola Tinubu. He faulted Bafarawa’s implicit suggestion that President Tinubu’s government is somehow stifling opposition or

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Benue Chief Judge speaks on faceoff with state Assembly

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2025 0

*Says I remains CJBS *Alleges assassination plot By Andrew Oota The Chief Judge of Benue state , Justice M.A Ikpambese has revealed that his refusal to appoint vulnerable judges to handle the disputed local government elections in the state was responsible for the tension and current happenings in the state . It would be recalled […]

Headlines

Benue Governor Approves 2025 Budget

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 January 2025 0

The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has signed the state’s 2025 appropriation bill into law. Themed, ‘Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and the Digital Economy’, the bill totals N550 billion. The signing of thr bill into law comes barely hours after members of the Benue State House of Assembly passed the 2025 […]

Opinion

Benue at War with Itself: The political conundrum unfolding

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga Benue State is engulfed in a complex political conundrum, one that transcends the well-publicized conflicts between Fulani herders and local farmers. Instead, the real battle lies within the state itself, manifesting as a fierce internal conflict among its own political elites. This struggle for control over the state’s future is not merely […]

Politics

Benue APC Crisis: Court bars party from sacking Chairman, others

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 August 2024 0

…as NWC dissolves State executive, appoints Caretaker Committee By Tom Okpe A Benue State High Court has ordered the ruling All progressives Congress, APC, not to remove the chairman of the State chapter Chairman, Austine Agada from office. A copy of the order, in an exparte order granted by Justice Theresa Igoche in motion no […]

Headlines

INSECURITY: Scores killed in fresh attacks in Benue, Kaduna

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 August 2024 0

BY ORIAKU IJELE & GABRIEL IDIBIA Fresh onslaught in Benue and Kaduna States may have resulted in the deaths of scores of citizens. The Benue Government confirmed the killing of over 30 persons by local militia in Ayati village, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue on Thursday night. Mr Matthew Aboh, Commissioner for Information, Culture […]

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Nationwide Protest: 1,000 Benue Youth Groups Bactrack After Minister Utsev’s Intervention

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 July 2024 0

**to mobilise statewide prayer support for Tinubu About 1,000 youth groups in Benue State have decided to cancel the proposed nationwide strike scheduled for August 1.  The Benue Youth Good Governance Movement (BYGGM), Benue Advancement Forum (BAF) and Benue Pro-Active Network (BPN) in a joint statement said this followed careful consideration and intervention by

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Benue Senator dragged to court for ordering detention of driver for 2 weeks

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 July 2024 0

BY IDIBIA GABRIEL A driver identified as Mr. Oliver Tersoo Abele has slammed a N100 million lawsuit against the Senator representing Benue North-West in the Red Chamber, Senator Titus Tartenger Zam, accusing him of violation of his rights. It was reliably gathered that Oliver Tersoo Abele, an uncle to the Senator, has been in police […]

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Why we ban political gathering, Benue Govt 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 March 2024 0

The Benue State Government has stated reasons it banned political gatherings and meetings in the state. According to the government, the ban does not target any political party or group of politicians but rather in the best interest of the state.  Chief of Staff to the state governor,  Paul Biam, said the  Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration

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Benue Jukun sues Governor, Speaker, Tor Tiv, others over discriminatory policies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 February 2024 0

The National Association of Jukun Wanu Association (NAJUWA) has sued the office of the Benue State Governor, Benue State Government and four others over alleged discriminatory policies against its people in the state. The others joined in the suit are the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Benue State House of Assembly, the […]

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Benue govt says no tolerance for crime

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 January 2024 0

BY TYAV SAM The Benue State Government has vowed not to tolerate any criminal activity within the state. The state governor’s adviser on security and strategic liaison, Col Alexander Igbaya Ashungu, disclosed this in Makurdi, emphasizing that the state government would not spare anyone found engaging in criminal activities. “Any member of the public who […]