Ortom calls Fr. Alia’s comment on salaries and pensions in Benue ‘unfortunate’

Ortom calls Fr. Alia’s comment on salaries and pensions in Benue ‘unfortunate’

In a recent interview on Arise TV, Governor Samuel Ortom expressed disappointment over comments made by Benue State governor-elect, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, about the state’s salaries and pensions. During his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, Alia stated that workers in the state are being owed a backlog... Read More

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April 5, 2023

Benue state Governor-Elect Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia outlines plans to tackle state issues

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the governor-elect of Benue State, has expressed concern about the state of affairs in Benue, stating that the life of civil service is in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Rev. Fr. Alia noted with regret that workers in the state... Read More

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March 28, 2023

Tinubu to hold prayers for Nigeria instead of 71st birthday colloquium; Super Eagles retaliate with a victory over Guinea-Bissau | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu to hold prayers for Nigeria instead of 71st birthday colloquium Bola Tinubu, the incoming president, has chosen special prayers and a thanksgiving ceremony in lieu of his usual birthday colloquium. Tinubu’s 71st birthday is on Wednesday. On... Read More

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February 27, 2023

Tinubu defeats Obi by a margin of 2k votes in Benue

Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the presidential election in Benue state. The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) returning officer, Faruk Kuta, declared the results on Monday at the INEC headquarters in Makurdi, the state capital. Tinubu of the APC received 310,468 votes, while Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP)... Read More

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February 21, 2023

I’m ready to sacrifice my senatorial bid for Obi’s victory – Ortom

The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has stated that he is willing to give up his senatorial candidacy for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate (LP). Ortom, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is contesting for Benue’s northwest senatorial seat. He is also a member of a group of five... Read More

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January 25, 2023

I have not seen any of the new naira notes – Ortom

In spite of his position, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has admitted that he has not yet seen the new naira notes. He made the comment on Wednesday while supporting efforts to extend the deadline for switching from old to new naira notes. Since many people in rural areas are unaware of the shift and... Read More

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November 7, 2022

Why we were not at Arise TV town hall meeting – Tinubu, Shettima; Tinubu more physically alert than other candidates – Fani-Kayode | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Why we were not at Arise TV town hall meeting – Tinubu, Shettima Attendees reject Okowa’s participation at the presidential town hall Tinubu more physically alert than other candidates – Fani-Kayode Atiku promises to beat his rivals like Arsenal beat Chelsea 20 killed as gunmen attack another community in Benue Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

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August 23, 2022

Atiku, Peter Obi present; Tinubu absent at NBA conference; Reps panel summons TCN boss over controversial $33 million Azura power deal | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku, Peter Obi present; Tinubu absent at NBA conference Reps panel summons TCN boss over controversial $33 million Azura power deal Two children killed as building collapses in Lagos FG introduces rotavirus vaccine immunization for children Benue police arrest 18 alleged kidnappers Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top... Read More

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June 1, 2021

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Popular markets to visit in Benue

The economic importance of markets cannot be overstated. In fact, markets are valuable institutions that facilitate trade. More trade means more production. More production means more employment and a higher national income. This, in turn, expedites economic growth. Markets are also usually busy environments, considering that people cannot do without food. People go in and... Read More

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April 24, 2020

Governor Ortom, fasting & prayer is no substitute for good governance

We must have done something terrible as Nigerians to deserve the kind of leadership we have been subjected to over the last 21 years. There is no other logical explanation why we have leaders who are caught stealing millions of dollars from their own states and are still voted back into office for a second... Read More

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May 22, 2018

The Late 5: ‘Dapchi schoolgirls refuse to resume due to security fears’; Donald Trump says summit with Kim Jong-un may be postponed and other stories

The Cardinal of the Abuja Catholic Diocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called on Nigerians to rise above religious, political and ethnic divides to save the country from drifting into anarchy. Onaiyekan gave the advice on Tuesday during a sermon for the burial of two catholic priests; Rev Frs. Felix Tyolaha and Joseph Gor, at Ayati,... Read More

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May 21, 2018

The Late 5: Former PDP spokesman, Olisa Metuh collapses in Court, Offa banks robbery suspects arrested and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said two principal suspects out of the four gang leaders declared wanted over the banks robbery in Offa, Kwara State have been arrested and confessed to be the gang leaders in the group. Police spokesman, ACP Jimoh Moshood in a statement... Read More

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May 16, 2018

The Big 5: Reps increase 2018 budget to N9trn, FG releases N10bn to rebuild properties destroyed by crisis and other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The 2018 budget has been increased to N9.1 trillion by the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, announced an increase on the 2018 Appropriation Bill from its previous N8.6 trillion. The House committee chairman on Appropriation, Honourable Mustapha Dawaki, made the disclosure while presenting a... Read More

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March 21, 2018

2019 Presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu pays condolence visit to Benue

Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and an aspirant in the 2019 Presidential race paid a two-day visit to Benue following the recent attacks and unjust killings visited upon residents in the State. He was accompanied on this condolence visit by his wife, Mrs Maryanne Moghalu and key members... Read More

JAMB Question: Who is the human being that stole the N36 million?

We have laughed much and made the compulsory number of memes, widely broadcast on Whatsapp. There is now a Twitter handle, @NigeriaSnake cashing in on the subject. The topic has really amplified the definition of Nigeria as an animal kingdom of sorts. But the main issue should not be lost in the alarm, outrage or campaign... Read More

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January 8, 2018

Is God venting his anger on Buhari through Tunde Bakare?

Sooner or later, Tunde Bakare, fiery preacher and founder of The Latter Rain Assembly, will be running for president. This may be 2019 or 2023; it may even be 2027. After all, the man himself stated that in asking him to run for president, God had told him it would be done “at the appointed... Read More

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September 10, 2017

Dangote-led national relief committee donates N250m to victims of Benue flood

The Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Aliko Dangote says it has provided N250 million as relief assistance to victims of the flood in Benue. Dangote said on Sunday in Lagos that this was in response to the request by the Benue State Government. The former President Goodluck Jonathan had on October 11, 2012,... Read More

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September 7, 2017

FG promises to dredge River Benue, construct drainages in Makurdi

The Federal Government has promised to dredge river Benue and construct additional drainage systems to put a lasting end to the destructive flood being experienced in the state. President Muhammadu Buhari made the promise on Wednesday while addressing the Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) at the International Market camp in Makurdi. Represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo,... Read More

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September 3, 2017

Social media offensive causes underdevelopment in Benue – Commissioner

The Benue government Saturday, said incessant attacks on the state through the social media were painting the state in bad light and discouraging investors from patronising it. “The social media attacks have been very severe; they paint Benue in bad light and discourage investors from coming in,” said the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Lawrence... Read More

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July 2, 2017

“God showed me a vision in 1992 and I became governor” – Ortom

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that he would not seek for a re-election in 2019, until he sees another vision from God. Governor Ortom said that God would determine his ambition in 2019, adding that, it was God who asked him to contest in the first place. He said God had shown him... Read More

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June 21, 2017

Suswam’s arraignment stalled due to absence of witness

The trial of former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam, was on Wednesday stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to the absence of a second defendant, Omadachi Oklobia. Suswam and Oklobia are standing trial before Justice Ahmed Mohammed on allegations of fraud and money laundering, Guardian reports. But, the court was informed that... Read More

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June 19, 2017

Former governor, Suswam, arraigned on fresh charges

The Federal Government at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, arraigned former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, on a fresh 32-count charge of fraud. The former governor was arraigned alongside two others, Omadachi Oklobia, a former finance commissioner in the state and Jeneth Aluga, a former accountant general of Benue. The three... Read More

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June 4, 2017

APC reportedly declared winner of Benue council poll without result

The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has declared APC as the winner of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in the election held on Saturday. The Cable reports that BSIEC declared that the APC won all the councillorship positions, while some returned unopposed. BSIEC Chairman, John Tsuwa, who declared the results in Makurdi, the... Read More

Opinion: All the unforgivable ways Governor Ortom has failed Benue state

by Ariyo-Dare Atoye There is a distinct lack of leadership right across all levels of the Nigerian society. There is really little or nothing to inspire hope under the present system because statecraft is at an all time low. As it were, there is a near-absence of governance in the country, while influence peddlers and... Read More

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May 29, 2017

Suswam only passed on witches, orgies, idols to me – Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has said that the Benue State government House was filled with witchcraft, idol worshipers before he became governor. The governor said this in his second anniversary speech. According to him, as published by Daily Post, “Ladies and gentlemen at the time we took over. There was poor security of lives... Read More