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Jime using case against Ortom for self-enrichment, PDP alleges

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2019 0

The Benue state Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the reaction of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Emmanuel Jime to the tribunal’s decision which validated the victory of Governor Samuel Ortom as not only laughable, but self

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Ortom, Jime know fate today as tribunal delivers judgement

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2019 0

The Benue state Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, is set to deliver judgement in the case filed by Emmanuel Jime and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the return of Governor Samuel Ortom and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the governorship election. Dissatisfied with INEC’s decision, Jime […]

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Ortom pays medical bills of 700 snake bite victims

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2019 0

The Oracle Business Foundation Limited, a company to Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has paid the medical bills of over 700 victims of snake bite at the Bishop Murray Hospital, Makurdi. Health Coordinator in the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Rev. Father Peter Paleghve made the disclosure at the weekend when accompanied by one of the […]

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I’m still certain of victory at tribunal – Ortom

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2019 0

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has expressed optimism that he will again win as the governorship election petitions tribunal was set to deliver judgement on Monday in a case filed by governorship candidate of the APC Emmanuel Jime challenging the results of the polls. The governor who made this known Friday while addressing the […]

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Ortom urges churches to pray against vices inhibiting development

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2019 0

The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has charged the body of Christ and the people of the state to always be in the vanguard of praying for leaders to offer the desired leadership direction that God ordains. The governor made the call last Wednesday at the Sesugh Maria Pilgrimage Centre, Ayati in Gwer East […]

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BIPC to empower women, youths to create wealth, says MD

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2019 0

These include the provision of small and medium scale loans through the company’s micro finance bank, agricultural activities as well as an annual talent hunt show in partnership with the Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS). Adum, also appealed to the Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom to review the agreement between the state and the […]

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Ochanya’s demise painful – Gov Ortom

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2018 0

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has said he was pained by the demise of Miss Ochanya Ogbanje who was sexually abused for five years by a polytechnic lecturer, Mr Andrew Ogbuja and his son, Victor. Ortom stated this on Tuesday in Makurdi when groups numbering 10 protested from Benue State University (BSU) to Government House […]

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Gov Ortom, Suswam pledge lasting partnership

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Former Governor of Benue state, Dr. Gabriel Suswam and his successor, Samuel Ortom have pledged to forge lasting partnership for the progress of the state. They made the pledge at the hosting of cultural entertainers, which took place at the lawn tennis court of the Benue People’s House in Makurdi. The event lasted from the […]

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Defection: CSO sues Tambuwal, Ortom, Ahmed, wants court to declare their seats vacant

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2018 0

The vacation judge of Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba on Wednesday, granted permission to hear three separate suits, seeking to declare vacant the seats of three State Governors: Samuel Ortom (Benue); Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara). The suits marked FHC/ABJ/CS/901/2018, FHC/ABJ/CS/940/2018 and FHC/ABJ/CS/943/2018, also

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Ortom, Anyanwu, Makinde return PDP guber nomination forms

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2018 0

As submission of nomination form for elective posts in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) closes today, three governorship aspirants, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, Senator Samuel Anyanwu of Imo and Engr. Seyi Makinde of Oyo states, yesterday submitted their expression of interest and nomination forms at the party secretariat, Abuja. Submitting the form on behalf […]

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Coalition of Benue Groups expresses unalloyed support for Ortom

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

A Coalition of Benue Groups (CBG) has expressed unalloyed support for the governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom for his stewardship and charismatic leadership. A press statement released on behalf of the coalition in Abuja, by the Coordinator, Benue Liberation Front (BLF), Mr. Yunum Tyosor, said that in spite of the huge insecurity challenges […]

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Ortom appreciates Nigerians for rising against impunity

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2018 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has appreciated patriotic Nigerians for their solidarity, support and prayers which have enabled the nation as well as Benue State to overcome the recent wave of impunity. He said the development has deepened democracy which strives on the rule of law and due process. The Governor said he believes that […]

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Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, others: Defection won’t affect Buhari’s re-election – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2018 0

…APC lifts suspension on Sen Sani as Akpabio joins party Wednesday …NNPC denies funding alleged impeachment plot against Saraki …Hold FG, APC responsible if Nigeria democracy derails, says PDP The Acting National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Yekini Nabena, has disclosed that the defection of the Senate President, Bukola

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Be steadfast, Soyinka tells Gov Ortom

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2018 0

The Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has urged Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom to remain unperturbed despite attacks on him following his recent defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Soyinka also urged the governor not to be discouraged by the spate of attacks on his […]

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Justify your defection with achievements, zone C stakeholders tell Ortom

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

A Group under the platform of the Idoma Young Stakeholders (IYS) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the zone C Senatorial District of Benue State has challenged the State Governor, Samuel Ortom to justify his achievements in the last three years following his recent defection to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The ‘Idoma Nation’ […]

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At PDP NEC meeting: Saraki, Tambuwal, others vow to rescue Nigeria from APC

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2018 0

…You’re wasting your time, there’s no vacancy in Aso Rock -APC spokesman The presence of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Governors Aminu Tambuwal and Samuel Ortom of Sokoto and Benue states respectively and former Nigerian envoy to South Africa, Ahmed Ibeto among other recent defectors lightened up the 81st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of […]

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Large herds of cattle to storm Benue soon, Ortom alerts

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2018 0

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has alerted Benue people that large herds of cattle are being mobilized to storm the state with mercenaries with a view to causing more displacement and mayhem. He disclosed this yesterday at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi during a solidarity visit on him by Christian Elders Forum, Benue state chapter. […]

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Governor Ortom and The Herdsmen

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2018 0

Samuel Ortom, the Governor of Benue State, former motor-park tout, former motor-park Chairman and driver, and former Minister of the Federal Republic, a self-made man by all accounts, has since defected back to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This was his original party before he joined the Buhari bandwagon and became an APC man. Now […]

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How Gov Ortom diverted N29.bn from Benue-EFCC

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2018 0

…Agency begins probe of 21 Assembly members on N375m money laundering …We welcome probe devoid of political witch-hunt- Ortom’s spokesman …Drama, reactions trail impeachment notice against Gov by 8 Assembly members Indications has emerged on how embattled Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, who is battling an impeachment notice served on him on

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Ortom: PDP Reps threaten not to approve Buhari’s virement, supplementary budget

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2018 0

…Say impeachment notice illegal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives caucus on Monday vowed that it will thwart the approval of the virement and supplementary budget for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) when the House reconvenes over the impeachment notice issued Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State by eight All Progressives