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Ortom demands apology from PDP disciplinary committee

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By Kingsley Chukwuka Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has demanded a written apology from the Tom Ikimi-led National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for exposing him to public ridicule in a widely publicized statement. Ortom’s demand was contained in a

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Ortom, Anyanwu to face PDP disciplinary committee next week

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…petitions against 3 NWC members stepped down By Tunde Opalana The National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has invited for interrogation, a former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom and the embattled National Secretary of the party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. Ortom alongside ten other members of the party as well as Anyanwu […]

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Presidency fires Gov Ortom, says Benue people rejected him

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2023 0

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has been slammed by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over his alleged attempt to blame the federal government for the insecurity bedevilling the state. Naija News gathered that the presidency in a statement ssigned by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, […]

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Just like Buhari, Gov Ortom displays ballot paper, votes Peter Obi

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2023 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has voted for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. After thumb printing at his polling unit in Tse-Ortom, Mzondu ward, Guma LGA of the state on Saturday, the governor displayed his ballot paper. Ortom, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had earlier endorsed […]

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Ortom, Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi inaugurate Peter Obi campaign team as Atiku’s men adopt new strategies

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2023 0

The G5 governors – Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, and Samuel Ortom of Benue – have refused to back the presidential campaign of Atiku Abubakar. The five aggrieved governors have demanded the resignation or removal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Iyorchia […]

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‘From top to bottom’ comment: APC have fulfilled promise to Nigerians – Gov Ortom

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2022 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has again criticised President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for keeping their promise of relegating the country in their manifesto to Nigerians. Governor Ortom said Nigerians seriously need a viable alternative to the current crop of leaders among the ruling party. The Chief Press Secretary to […]

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Gov Ortom signs N155.6b 2022 budget into law

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2021 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has signed the 2022 appropriation estimates of N155.6b into law. The Governor also gave his assent to the amended Revenue Law of Benue State, which he recently presented to the State House of Assembly for amendment. Governor Ortom had on October 27th, 2021, presented a draft budget estimate of N155.6b […]

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Ortom: Why terrorists may overrun Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2021 0

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has warned that terrorists may overrun Nigeria. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the Governor lamented that Nigerians are “under siege.” He said over 1,700 people have been killed in Benue State since Buhari became President. According to Ortom: “Terrorists would overrun the country in no distant time. “All […]

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Masari’s comment on Fulani has vindicated Ortom, others; Buhari must apologize – Activists, security expert

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2021 0

As reactions continue to trail the comment made by Governor Bello Masari of Katsina State, over the alleged involvements of Fulani herdsmen in the act of banditry; security expert, civil society group and youth leader, have called on the President Muhammad Buhari-led Federal Government to apologize to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. Governor Ortom […]

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Land grabbing ‘ll not work in Benue, Middle Belt – Gov. Ortom boys vows

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka A Group loyal to Governor Samuel Ortom has vowed that the Fulanisation agenda allegedly being pushed by herdsmen and some cabals in the presidency will not succeed in Benue State and the middle- belt region in Nigeria. The Group under the aegis of Benue Youth Forum, said it watched with dismayed the utterance […]

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APC chieftain knocks Ortom over caustic utterances against Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2021 0

*Accuses Governor of converting state properties to private business Tunde Opalana, Abuja A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Coordinator, Concerned Progressive Stakeholders (CPS), Garus Gololo has condemned Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom for utterances described as reckless and unguarded against the person of President Muhammadu Buhari. This is also

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Ortom seeks UN intervention into Cameroonian crisis

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2021 0

The Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has sorted the intervention of the United Nations into the lingering Cameroonian crisis that has forced thousands of refugees into Nigeria to seek refuge since 2017. Ortom made the call when he received the country representative of the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR at the Government House in Makurdi […]

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Attack on Ortom: Incorporate Tyo- Mu crises into your investigation, youths charge security agencies

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2021 0

Youths in Tyo – Mu community of Benue State has charged security agencies not to single out the attack on Gov. Samuel Ortom but consider perennial crises in the community while investigating weekend assassination attempt on the life of the governor. The Tyo-Mu Concerned Youth Vanguard urged security agencies to holistically consider crises that has […]

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Gov Ortom meets Buhari, says Nigerians must unite against criminals

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja met behind closed doors with the Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, who escaped an attack by gunmen while on inspection of his farm. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ortom and his security details had to run to where the governor’s convoy was parked about one […]

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President Buhari condemns attack on Governor Samuel Ortom, orders thorough, transparent investigation

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, saying the string of brutal attacks on individuals and communities in the state, with the latest one targeting the governor, is unacceptable. The President welcomes the dispatch of a high-level team of crack investigators to the state from the Police headquarters […]

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Grant responsible citizens access to carry AK 47, other weapons — Ortom tells FG

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2020 0

Due to the incessant threat of insecurity towards the development of the country, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has urged the federal government to grant responsible citizens the license to carry sophisticated weapons such as AK 47, in a bid to deter criminals from attacking innocent and helpless Nigerians. READ ALSO: Ortom rejects offer to […]

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Gov. Ortom’s aide denies arrest by EFCC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

Makurdi – Special Adviser to Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom, on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Jerome Torshimbe, has debunked reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Torshimbe was reacting to reports circulating on social media that he was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on account of fraud. […]

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Gov. Ortom apologises to pensioners over arrears

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday apologised to pensioners over government’s inability to pay pension and gratuities arrears. Ortom, who spoke during the flag-off of the State Contributory Pension Scheme in Makurdi, also apologised on behalf of previous administrations, over the unpaid arrears. He said that he was saddened over the plight of pensioners […]

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Ortom unveils Benue business investment opportunities to American community

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

Governor Samuel Ortom on Monday in Los Angeles, California, United States, met with the American Business Community where he made a compelling presentation on investment opportunities in Benue State. The event, organized by the United States Department of Commerce, was a Trade and Investment Round table. Governor Ortom who spoke on numerous attributes of Benue […]

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Gov. Ortom mourns late Bishop Adoboh, Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

Gov Samuel Ortom has expressed shock at the sudden death of His Lordship, Bishop Peter Adoboh, Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese. The governor’s grief is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Terver Akase on Saturday in Makurdi. READ ALSO: Ortom inaugurates NSCDC agro-rangers operation in Benue News Agency of […]