Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has revealed a significant triumph in the ongoing battle against kidnapping. In a meticulously planned operation in Benue State, security forces successfully eliminated a notorious kidnap kingpin. This operation, executed through a collaborative effort involving the National Security Adviser (NSA) and local vigilante groups, resulted in the rescue of 20…
On August 8, 2024, a horrifying attack unfolded in Ayati village, located in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, as gunmen launched a brutal assault on the unsuspecting community. According to a statement released by the Benue State Police Command, the attackers, armed to the teeth, stormed the village in broad daylight, indiscriminately…
In a series of meticulously planned and executed counter-terrorism operations, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled a notorious kidnap syndicate operating in Benue State. Acting on precise and actionable intelligence, troops launched a decisive raid on a known hideout in Sankara, located in the Ukum Local Government Area. The operation culminated in the neutralization of…
Commencement of Dual 260km Road Construction The Federal government has officially commenced the construction of a dual 260km road connecting Makurdi to Enugu. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, led the flag-off ceremony, marking the beginning of this ambitious project. This development holds immense promise for the region, as improved road connectivity is expected to…
The Nigeria Police Force has thwarted a potentially catastrophic assassination plot aimed at Hon. Aondona Hycenth Dajoh, the Benue State Speaker. The meticulously executed operation led to the arrest of two individuals, one of whom is identified as the Chairman of a Local Government Area in Benue State. Preliminary investigations have exposed a chilling conspiracy,…
The Nigerian Supreme Court recently made a significant decision in the realm of state politics, dismissing an appeal that contested the election victory of Governor Hyacinth Alia in Benue State. The appeal, originally filed by Mr. Titus Uba of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had been a contentious issue since its initiation. However, the tide…
In a surprising turn of events, the Benue State APC National Assembly Caucus has brought to light allegations of dictatorial behavior exhibited by Governor Hyacinth Alia. As disclosed by Senator Titus Zam, the caucus chairman, a string of perceived transgressions has been attributed to the governor, notably his apparent disregard for party preferences and the…
Governor Alia focused on Benue State pensioners but extended payments to local government retirees upon their request.
Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are actively working behind the scenes to secure a peaceful resolution for the embattled National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. The crisis within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which has caused divisions among key stakeholders, is prompting the governors to explore a soft landing…
In light of the recent factional split within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors elected on the party’s platform are set to meet to address the deepening crisis. The situation escalated on Friday when the party’s leadership broke into two factions, with one led by Yayari Ahmed Mohammed and the other by the acting National…
