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Opinion: 4 ways Samuel Ortom can save his disastrous governorship of Benue state

by Chris Tion Image Blues The past couple of weeks hasn’t been the best for the image of my dear state, Benue. First, it was Governor Nyesom Wike calling out the Benue State Governor Samuel Ioraer Ortom, over his inability to stem the murderous tide of violence in the state. Governor Wike, while addressing... Read More

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Suswam withdraws N10bn suit against DSS

by Omoleye Omoruyi A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ruled out a N10bn fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, against the Department of State Service (DSS), its Director-General, Lawal Daura, and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice... Read More

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4 persons jailed for attempting to defraud governor

by Omoleye Omoruyi Mark Gbaa, Ezekiel Azi, Bulus Ashom and Nuhu Atangs, were on Wednesday jailed one year each, for attempting to defraud the former Benue governor, Gabriel Suswam. The four of them were arraigned in 2013, faced a six-count charge of conspiracy, attempt to defraud, impersonation, forgery and mischief. They posed as officers of... Read More

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Fulani herdsmen control 12 LGAs in Benue – Governor

by Azeez Adeniyi Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said Fulani herdsmen have taken over 12 out of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. According to a statement released on Friday by Adebayo Oladeji, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ortom said this... Read More

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Opinion: Inspiring stories out of Benue state

Yesterday was Governor Ortom’s birthday and the story of his life is truly inspirational. He joins a chain of indigenous democratically elected Governors of the state with inspiring stories, who rose from humble backgrounds to stardom against all odds. However, the story of the state has been and remains a direct contrast to theirs. APER... Read More

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Open letter: Mr president, are you choosing political correctness over Nigerian lives?

by Ukan Kurugh Dear President Buhari, I hope you’re feeling better now. I, my family and majority of the Benue people wish you a full recovery. It breaks my heart to write this letter to you. My inward person is torn to tatters that it has come to this, but make no mistake... Read More

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Zaki Biam attack: Death toll stands at 17, not 50 – Benue govt

The Benue State Government on Wednesday said the death toll from the Zaki Biam Yam Market attack was 17 and not 50 as reported in a section of the media. A statement signed by Mr Terver Akase, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Samuel Ortom, described the reports as “misleading”. “Some national dailies today (Wednesday), claimed... Read More

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The Thread: Zaki Biam massacre is deja vu all over again

On Monday, we received with dismay the news of the attack on Zaki Biam yam market in Benue state. But this was not the first time the town of Zaki Biam was set upon. In 2001, under Obasanjo’s watch, soldiers invaded the town in a reprisal attack for the alleged cold blooded murder of 19 soldiers... Read More

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Opinion: Fulani herdsmen- Perhaps it’s time to break the pact

By Usha Anenga A few years ago, a church had reason to change its doctrine concerning marriage and divorce. For decades, the church had upheld and taught that marriage was “for better, for worse” and enjoined members to endure the ups and downs of marriage however bad. All these changed when a church member killed... Read More

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Benue gov gives herdsmen two-day ultimatum to leave community

by Azeez Adeniyi Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has issued a two-day ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen in Tombo-Mbalagh, Buruku local government area of the state, to leave. Ortom gave the order on Monday during his visit to the area, following attacks carried out by the herdsmen over the weekend. He said unarmed inhabitants of the... Read More

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February 18, 2017

Agatu people apologise to Nigerian army, admit killing soldier

by Azeez Adeniyi The People of Agatu Local Government area of Benue State have admitted killing a soldier during a disagreement with security officials. Lawmaker representing Agatu state constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Alhaji Sule Audu, apologized to the Nigerian Army on Friday in Makurdi. Audu said the incident w unfortunate and... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Man attempts suicide in Benue over alleged crash of MMM

A young man simply identified as Adakole in Otukpo, Benue State has reportedly ingested insecticide following the freezing of ponzi scheme, MMM, Daily Post reports. The owners of MMM had on Tuesday announced that withdrawals had been frozen for 30 days. It was gathered that Adakole had invested N300,000 saved for his wedding on December 28... Read More

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November 3, 2016

Gunmen invade courts, hold judge hostage in Benue

Three courts and a judge were held hostage by no fewer than 10 gunmen in Makurdi, Benue State capital on Wednesday, Punch reports. According to an eyewitness, the gunmen arrived the courts which were close to the state police headquarters at about 8am. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the Benue State High Court 9,... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Just In: Gunmen attack police station, kill 2 officers

Unknown gunmen on Sunday attacked a police station in Igumale area of Ado LGA of Benue State, killing two officers in the process. According to Daily Post the gunmen who were heavily armed arrived the police station on motorcycles. The gunmen who escaped after the act shot directly at officers on duty killing two of them, injuring... Read More

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September 24, 2016

I couldn’t rape her because of my huge manhood – Okada rider

An Okada rider says his attempt to rape an eight year old girl was unsuccessful due to his manhood being too huge for her, The Punch reports. The rider, simply identified as Daniel was caught by residents of the vicinity in Ogiri Okoh Street, Otukpo area of Benue state. The victim’s mother said she became suspicious when... Read More

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September 23, 2016

Leave Benue or face the consequences, Buratai warns killer herdsmen

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has ordered criminals disguising as herdsmen to leave Benue immediately or face the consequences. Buratai said this on Thursday at a cocktail party and command performance held in his honour at the Banquet Hall of Benue People’s House. He said the Nigerian Army will do all in... Read More

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September 13, 2016

JSS II student commits suicide over boyfriend

A Junior Secondary School (JSS) II Female student of Gyegeh Memorial College Logo1, Makurdi, Benue state has committed suicide, The Nation reports. The student, simply identified as Jessica Beer is believed to have taken a poisonous substance. She was rushed to a popular clinic in Akpehe, Makurdi were she was confirmed dead on arrival by doctors. A friend to the... Read More

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September 8, 2016

Benue N107bn loot: Court orders freezing of suspects’ accounts

An Abuja Chef Magistrate Court has ordered that bank accounts of some former Benue officials recently arrested by the EFCC for alleged corruption, be frozen. The state’s Attorney general and Commissioner for Justice, Mike Gusa announced this on Thursday. The former officials are being investigated over an alleged looting of over N107bn belonging to state government. According to Gusa,... Read More

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September 4, 2016

3 children abducted by gunmen in Benue

The Benue Police Command has confirmed that three children between the ages of three and six have been abducted by gunmen in the Adeke area of Makurdi, Benue State. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu who confirmed the incident said investigations have started on the case. According to an eyewitness, the children, a boy... Read More

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September 2, 2016

EFCC, Police arrest 9 indicted persons over N107bn loot

Nine persons indicted by the Justice Elizabeth Kpojime Commission of Inquiry in Benue state have been arrested, the State Commissioner of Police, Bashkir Makama, said on Thursday. He said the persons were arrested in a joint operation between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the police. The suspects were later detained at the State Police... Read More

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September 1, 2016

DSS arrests 11 kidnappers, child traffickers

The Department of State Services in Benue state in collaboration with the State Security Council on Wednesday paraded 11 arrested kidnappers and child traffickers. According to The Punch, the suspects were alleged to be involved in stealing and selling children across the country. The DSS also paraded the victims: Emmanuel Abedi, Favor Oleka, James Adanu and... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Police arrest kidnapping gang behind abduction of Indian expatriate

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a kidnapping gang responsible for the abduction of an Indian expatriate in Benue state. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah the four-man gang was arrested by the Intelligent Response Team (IRT). See full statement below: In continuation of the Nationwide coordinated operations against... Read More

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August 11, 2016

How gunmen murdered varsity lecturer, LG Chairman aspirant in Benue

A senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Mkar, Benue state, Aondosoo Tondo, on Thursday, was shot dead by four gunmen. According to a report by Punch, the lecturer was killed in his apartment in the University quarters, after he was trailed from his office by the gunmen. Public Relations Officer of... Read More

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2 Benue pensioners slump during protest

Two pensioners of the Benue State Civil Service slumped on Wednesday during a protest staged by retirees under the umbrella of Concerned Benue Pensioners in Makurdi, the state capital. The retirees were protesting the non-payment of unpaid entitlements and gratuity which spanned 11 months by the Benue state government. During the protest round the streets... Read More

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N3.1bn: CJ orders judge to continue case against Suswam

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, has returned the corruption case file of a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, to Justice A.R. Mohammed and ordered him to continue presiding over the case. This is contained in a statement released on Friday by the Head of Media and Publicity,... Read More

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10 killed in Niger as Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash [DETAILS]

More than 10 people have been reportedly killed in a clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Bokuta village, Bosso Local Government Area, and Tungan Mallam village in the Paikoro LGA, Niger state. According to The Punch, six people are believed to have been killed in Bokuta, while another four died at the Tungan... Read More

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The National Grazing Bill is back at the Senate… this time, in disguise

The Nigerian Senate has passed the bill seeking to establish a National Grazing Reserves Agency through first reading after it appeared on the floor of the house today. The bill was sponsored by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, All Progressives Congress, Kano Central and co-sponsored by others. The bill, which was read for the first time... Read More

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Governor Ortom is proud of his motor park days

Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, has expressed pride in his former profession as a motor park worker. The Governor, on Tuesday, said that he is a proud member of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers and will work towards ensuring that he doesn’t disappoint the group. Ortom said this while speaking with the executive... Read More

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Benue state secretary suffers stroke, hospitalised

Targema Takema, the Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), was on Friday rushed to the state teaching hospital after he reportedly collasped and fell into a coma at his Markudi residence. According to the Vanguard, a close family source disclosed that Takema was suffering from cardiovascular disease. “We were told by doctors that he... Read More

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Opinion: Femi Adesina- When you are no longer suffering

By Frank Ijege After completing my secondary school, I ‘hustled’ to gain admission into the university for about five or six years, before luck smiled on me. In fact during those trying days, I dared God and wondered why he would let luck shine on those with lower scores, while my higher scores are worth... Read More

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