A seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, who was kidnapped by armed men in Asa III, Otukpo, Benue State, has escaped from captivity. Newsextra24 reports that the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo confirmed the development in a statement released on Saturday by the Chancellor of the Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo. According to the Diocese, …
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Benue State Government has announced the death of its Head of Service, Agbogbo Ode. Ode passed away on Saturday following a brief illness. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah on Saturday, described the late Ode as a seasoned technocrat and a respected authority in …
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SUSPECTED herdsmen on Monday shot three persons dead while working on their farm in the Yeleweta area of Benue State. Three others are in critical condition with gunshot injuries from the attack. The news of the early morning attack got to Yeleweta community, which led to a protest by women …
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Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, on Monday, inaugurated the state’s electronic emergency management system for effective handling of humanitarian crises. Performing the ceremony in Makurdi, Alia said the e-emergency platforms, known as, Benue E-emergency Platforms, will significantly enhance the protection of lives and property in the state. Alia was represented …
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THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the allegation suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Tuesday, said the claims were unfounded and not supported by credible evidence. Gusau said …
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SUSPECTED bandits have killed an unspecified number of people in a fresh wave of attacks on Guma and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue State. The immediate past PDP Ward Chairman, James Akase, was among those reportedly murdered. Local sources confirmed that the attacks occurred on Monday, May 19, …
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Benue Commissioner for Finance, Mr Michael Oglegba, has said that the state is targeting N3 billion monthly as Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025. Oglegba, who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi, said that the state IGR has shored up since Gov. …
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RESIDENTS of Otukpo, Benue State, have taken to the streets in a massive demonstration against the persistent wave of killings and kidnappings plaguing the area. Frustrated by the worsening security situation, Naija News gathered that the protesters blocked major roads, demanding immediate intervention from the government and security agencies. According to DAILY POST, the …
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I am delighted to announce the approval of a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for the workers of Benue State. This decision comes after thorough discussions with organized labour to better address the concerns of our workers. Our aim is to empower the men and women who keep our state …
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CINFLICTING communities in Benue State, Nigeria, have signed a peace accord to resolve their long-standing conflicts. The communities, including Ologba and Egba in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) and Tivs and Jukuns in Fiidi, Makurdi LGA, on Sunday in Makurdi embraced peace and reached a truce to prevent returning to …
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