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Excitement as Benue takes over 27-yr-old abandoned FG water works

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

There was excitement on Tuesday as Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, announced the state government’s decision to take over the rehabilitation of Ameladu Water Works in Gboko Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who made the announcement, while inspecting the facility

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Rainstorm displaces 200 families, destroys schools in Benue

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2020 0

Heavy rainstorm has wreaked havoc in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue state with 200 families rendered homeless. Our correspondent who carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the devastation, reports that the worst affected area is at the Brach Atser where residential houses and stores were badly affected, destroying goods and properties. Also badly affected […]

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Benue govt. orders churches, mosques to open

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

Benue State  Government on Thursday relaxed the lockdown on the state as it ordered churches and mosques to open for activities. According to the resolution of the state Executive Council meeting with the State Action Committee on COVID-19 held at Government House, Makurdi, it directed that churches and mosques should open as from today (Thursday) […]

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Troops neutralise criminals in Benue, arrest militia gang in Nasarawa

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2020 0

The Defence Headquarters says troops of ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ have succeeded in killing two gang members of Gana-led criminal elements in Benue state and arresting members of another militia group in Nasarawa state. Coordinator, Defence Media Operation, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the success was

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Benue to uplift standard of primary education – SUBEB chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2020 0

The Executive Chairman of the Benue state Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Joseph Utse has assured that the board will continue to uplift the standard of education in primary schools across the state. Speaking after inspecting ongoing work at the RCM Primary School, Agbaikyor and St. Catherine’s Primary School in Makurdi on Thursday, Mr. […]

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Again, herdsmen kill 4, injure many in Benue

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2020 0

Suspected herdsmen have allegedly killed four persons and injured three others at Tse-Haaga, Mbabai Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. An eyewitness and resident of the area, Mr. Clement Haaga said the militia herdsmen launched the attack using four motorbikes around 5pm and opened fire on residents, killing one person on the […]

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Benue records second COVID-19 case

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2020 0

Benue state government has confirmed the second case of COVID -19 in the state. Governor Samuel Ortom, who confirmed the incident while speaking to newsmen at Government House, Makurdi, on Tuesday, disclosed that the carrier, Edward Manger, is the second victim to contact the virus in the state. He also stated that the partial lockdown […]

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Northern gov’s wives donate palliatives to vulnerable in Benue

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2020 0

The Forum of Northern Governor’s Wives on Saturday donated palliatives to vulnerable people in Benue state. The wife of the Benue state governor, Mrs. Eunice Ortom, who spoke at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi on behalf of the forum, expressed her passion of love for the vulnerable, especially in this trying time of coronavirus pandemic. […]

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Labour Day: Ortom advises workers on multiple streams of income

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2020 0

Governor Samuel Ortom has advised Benue state workers to seek multiple streams of income to enhance their livelihood as the stay-at-home order against COVID-19 continues. The governor’s advice is contained in statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Terver Akase, on Friday in Makurdi. According to the statement, Ortom appealed to the workers to […]

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COVID-19: Benue repatriates destitute to own states

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

The Benue state Action Committee on COVID-19 on Thursday sent back the first batch of 58 persons, mostly destitute youths, suspected to have been trafficked into the state back to their home states. The state Deputy Governor and Chairman of the state COVID-19 Committee, Benson Abounu, who led the task force during the exercise within […]

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Benue commends Christians for adhering to measures to curb COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2020 0

Benue state Deputy Governor and chairman, State Action Committee on COVID-19, Benson Abounu, has commended the compliance level of the Christian community in the state with the ban imposed on congregational worship as a measure towards curbing the spread of the coronavirus. The deputy governor who made this known on Sunday when he led members […]

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Mark extols Ortom @ 59, says he’s an uncommon leader

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2020 0

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has described the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, as an uncommon political leader and a man of the people. Paying glowing tribute to the governor who turned 59 today, Senator Mark noted that Ortom is a brave soldier and political tactician who knows the roadmap and […]

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Benue customers lament closure of internal banking services

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Some customers in Benue state have lamented the closure of internal banking services including cash withdrawal, deposits and customer care services within Makurdi metropolises. The Daily Times investigation revealed that closure of the banks was a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria for commercial banks to offer only skeletal services such as ATM or […]

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Ortom donates N5m, directs upgrade of facilities at Gboko hospital

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, has directed the ministry of housing and urban development to immediately commence the process of upgrading facilities at the General Hospital, Gboko. Governor Ortom, who gave the directive on Tuesday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the hospital, said the move was in line with his administration’s proactive approach […]

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Easter: Ortom calls for sustained prayers against COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2020 0

On the occasion of this year’s Easter, Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, has urged the people to pray for the state, Nigeria and the entire world for a speedy end to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Ortom admonished all Christians and Muslims to pray and seek the intervention of Almighty God in the fight against COVID-19 […]

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Benue flags -off distribution of hand sanitizers to LGs

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

The Benue state Action Committee on COVID-19 has begun the distribution of hand sanitizers to the 23 local government area councils in the state. The state Deputy Governor and Chairman of the committee, Benson Abounu said the move was to take the fight and sensitization to the rural communities of the state and charged council […]

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Ortom distributes tractors to Benue farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has distributed fifty units of tractors to Benue farmers with a charge to boost food production in the state. The governor who performed the ceremony on Thursday at the premises of Government House Makurdi explained that beneficiaries will pay 40% or N5.6 million while government will pay a subsidy of […]

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Ortom appoints new executive secretary for TSB

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

Governor Samuel Ortom has approved the appointment of a new Executive Secretary for the Benue state Teaching Board (TSB), Dr. Frank Ikyugun. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Tony Ijohor, said the appointment is with immediate effect. Until his appointment, Dr. Ikyugun was the information officer in the Benue […]

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COVID-19: Ortom releases another N1000m as firm donates 200- bed facility

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

Benue state government has released another N100 million to the action committee on covid-19 spread even as an oil and gas company has donated 200 beds to fight the disease in the state. In a joint briefing at Benue Peoples House Makurdi on Sunday, Information, Culture and Tourism Commissioner and that of health and human […]

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COVID-19: 23 under self isolation as Benue trains personnel on safety, risk communication

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2020 0

The Benue State Government is currently training members of the COVID-19 State Action Committee on safety and on-the-field preventive measures to contain the spread of the virus. State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the committee, Engr. Benson Abounu, while declaring the event open at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue Peoples House Makurdi said […]