Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has announced plans to establish an independent Energy Commission to coordinate investments, launch a high-powered task force for the state’s energy master plan, and sign an MoU with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to accelerate private capital in renewables. In a sleek Abuja conference room at the […]
In a decisive move to halt deadly ferry accidents at Buruku Waterfront, the state government has rolled out tough safety rules, including mandatory life jackets, no overloading, one-vehicle-per-boat limits, and an 8:00 p.m. curfew with road barricades—pending completion of a permanent bridge Leading the charge is Chief Joseph Terwase Har, Special Adviser to […]
US Congressman Riley M. Moore has claimed that more than 600,000 displaced Christians are currently living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Benue State, following what he described as “genocidal violence” targeting rural communities. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District in the US House of Representatives, said he met with “dozens of Christians […]
BY BRIDGET TIKYAA One thing everyone knows about Benue State is that it is the food basket of Nigeria, an apt tribute that amplifies the tremendous Agricultural activities taking place in the state. According to a study, the state has up to 1,225,493 hectares suitable for crops like cassava, yam, and rice. The figure was […]
Traditional rulers in the Senatorial zone of the current Senator representing Benue South, Senator Abba Moro, has endorsed the former Commissioner of Finance of the State, Dr David Olofu to run for Senate in the 2023 general elections. Abba Moro hails from Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, our correspondent reports. The Okpokwu traditional council led by the […]
A late-night fire on October 28 razed a major hostel at St. Winifred Girls’ Secondary School, Ihugh, Benue State, leaving the building in ruins but causing no casualties. “This hostel was much more than bricks and mortar; it was a sanctuary,” an eyewitness said. Principal Rev. Fr. Isaac Shalegh described the burnt structure as “one […]
One of four legislators recently handed a three-month suspension by the Benue State House of Assembly, Berger Emberga, has emerged as the new Speaker. Emberga represents Makurdi North State Constituency. His election took place during an emergency sitting on Sunday, presided over by Deputy Speaker Lami Danladi. The session followed the sudden resignation of Hycinth […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka A former governorship aspirant in Plateau State, Amb. Yohana Margif has dismissed the narrative attributing the incessant killings in Plateau and Benue State to herders-farmers clashes saying it is a jihadist movement with the sole intention to grab lands belonging to the natives. Margif who is the Waziri of Mushere in Bokkos […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The Convener of Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria, (IBBN), Prophet Isa El-Buba has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deploy soldier into the hinterlands of Benue State and other troubled zones in the country aimed at fishing flushing the killers of innocent citizens. The Prophet said rather than organising stakeholders […]
By Ukpono Ukpong A coalition of civil society organizations under the banner of Nigeria Mourns has raised the alarm over what it described as “unchecked killings” in Benue State, where at least 544 people have been violently killed so far in 2025, with the most recent massacre claiming over 200 lives in just two days. […]
By Msugh Ityokura A former governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Benue state, Dr.Jeffrey Kuraun has berated Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia over the persistent killings and insecurity in the state. Kuraun said the killings are not only tragic, but deeply alarming, particularly given the scale of resources at […]
By George Kajo The Managing Director of Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Engr. Terese Ninga, has lauded the doggedness of Governor Hyacinth Alia in leading Benue State to higher heights within two years in office. He stated this against the back drop of the visit by the Board of Trustee (BOT) of the Divine […]
By George Kajo The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State chapter, under the leadership of Chief Benjamin Omale, on Tuesday, welcomed the court of Appeal judgment which affirmed the election of the twenty-three Local Government Areas of the State. He extend the warmest congratulations to governor Hyacinth Alia on the resounding victory at the Court […]
By Andrew Oota Professionals from Benue state under the aegis of ONTIV Professionals have petitioned the Chief of Defence, Inspector General of Police , Director General of Department of State Service , National Security Advisor and the Benue State Governor on the continued attacks and killings of innocent citizens of Benue state. The group in […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The District head of Odugbeho community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, Chief Tony Adejo, was on Wednesday killed in his farmland in Otukpo LGA. Adejo had fled his community to Otukpo as a result of the incessant attacks and killings in his community. He feared that one day he […]
By George Kajo Newly elected president of the Benue State University Alumni Association, Comrade Comfort Ashilu Abaivo, has assured that her leadership is poised to redefine the narrative of the association for greater impact of the institution. She noted that her emergence through consensus arrangement was an indication that they have moved from the era […]
By Dooyum Naadzenga In a move that promises to reshape agriculture in the country, the Benue State Government has officially signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Rexzodeneh Group Limited (RGL) to launch the National Food City Complex in Otukpo, Benue State. This partnership, finalized just a month after an initial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), […]
The recent incident that led to the killings of some alleged Fulani headsmen in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State is generating further crisis as some Muslim fanatics and Fulani headsmen in the community are now after the youths in Uromi and other surrounding communities. Just as the Police has launched […]
By Andrew Orolua Benue State new Police Commissioner Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent ,PhD, has pledged to strengthen community policing and partnerships in order to enhance security measures in the state and protect lives and properties. CP Emenari who just assumed duty from his last held post as Commissioner of Police, Force Provost Marshal, vowed “to use […]
By Ukpono Ukpong A coalition of civil society groups under the platform of Nigeria Mourns has demanded immediate justice and accountability for the brutal killing of at least 183 people in coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States in April 2025. Operating under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, the coalition […]