benue state

How Fulani herdsmen attacked Gov. Ortom’s village & killed 50 people

The Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday, revealed that Fulani herdsmen attacked his hometown, killing more than 50 of his kinsmen and burning over 200 hectares of his rice farm. The Governor stated this when he was paid a condolence visit by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum led by Governor Rochas Okorocha... Read More

benue state, community, Fulani herdsmen, home town, kill, killed, Ortom

Eyewitness accounts: How Gov. Ortom’s aide was assassinated in Benue state

Eyewitnesses have recounted how Denen Igbana, a senior special assistant on special security to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, was assassinated along Naka-Ankpa Expressway, Markudi. According to Leadership, members of the Tionsha Community in Makurdi town have given accounts on how the governor’s aide was killed. Speaking on behalf of his townsmen, Ijir Thomas... Read More

aide, assiasinated, benue state, Denen, markudi, Ortom, police

Governor Ortom supports the removal of fuel subsidy

The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday, expressed his support for the federal government’s decision to remove fuel subsidy. The governor stated this while speaking at the funeral mass of the mother of the minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chief Audu Ogbeh. Ortom, a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), noted... Read More

APC, benue state, Fulani, Ogbeh, Ortom, subsidy

The Thread: Throwback to this series of tweets about the real costs of ‘Fulani herdsmen’ crisis

Gossy Ukanwoke is the founder of Beni American University, a private online education platform – the first of its kind in all of West Africa – that is working towards providing education for individuals in under-served communities within Nigeria. Ukanwoke in a Tweet-thread recounts the very familiar Nigerian horror story -Fulani herdsmen’s attack, and how it... Read More

attack Apa, benue state, education, Fulani herdsmen, Gossy Ukanwoke, University

Armed herdsmen en route Agatu before the massacre (VIDEO)

A video obtained by SBM Intelligence depicts dozens of armed men in boats, crossing the River Benue, on their way to wreak havoc on Agatu community in Benue state. The men in the video, armed with AK 47s and other sophisticated weapons, conversed in languages believed to be Fulfude, Hausa, Gurma and Zarma. Gurma and... Read More

Agatu, benue state, Fulani herdsmen, katsina, killers, makurdi, SBM, security

‘Herdsmen wear black uniforms, carry AK 47 rifles and are well trained’

A Major-General in the Nigerian Army has warned that the attacks carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen will soon assume the magnitude of devastation caused by terrorist group, Boko Haram, if something is not done urgently. The Head, Defence Headquarters Committee on Persistent Clashes between Herdsmen and Farmers, Major General Edward Nze, during a visit... Read More

Agatu, benue state, Fulani herdsmen, killing, Logo, Nigerian Army, violence

‘Buhari, Benue governor aren’t taking Agatu killings with seriousness’

A recent meeting of Benue state socio-cultural and religious groups condemned President Muhammadu Buhari, the Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, the army and the police chiefs for their insensitivity to the killing of Agatu people by armed Fulani herdsmen. The groups expressed bitterness over the fact that neither the President nor any other federal government... Read More

Agatu, benue state, FG, killing

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Agatu death toll exaggerated’ | Democrats’ best choice is Obama | Violence escalates in Trump’s rallies | More stories

DPR, IPMAN clash over fuel scarcity. Punch Saraki to wear #MadeinAba clothes at resumed plenary. Vanguard Gunmen burn houses, kill 3 in Benue. Leadership Arewa wants President, governors stripped of immunity. Nation DSS ordered to release Ekiti lawmaker. Leadership Ekweremadu says there’s no secret zoning of PDP NWC offices. Punch Rep describes APC government as... Read More

APC, Arewa, benue state, DSS, Ekiti, Ekweremadu, PDP, tracklist

February 29, 2016

‘My actions will be guided with the fear of God’ – David Mark

Former Senate president, David Mark has said his victory at the Benue South rerun election is a unique occurrence. Mark disclosed this when he received his certificate of return at Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Monday. “For the confidence, trust and love for me , I will continue to serve honestly with... Read More

benue state, certificate of return, David Mark, senatorial seat

December 16, 2015

Obasanjo to APC: ‘Fulfill your campaign promises’

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to fulfill all campaign promises made to Nigerians during the campaigns. Obasanjo disclosed this on Tuesday when he visited Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom at a dinner organised for him by Governor Ortom at the new Banquet Hall of the Benue Peoples’ House,... Read More

APC, benue state, Obasanjo, Ortom

November 28, 2015

7 things to know about David Onjeh, the nemesis of David Mark

Daniel Onjeh, is the candidate of the All Progressive congress (APC) in Benue South Senatorial District, who contested and lost against the former Senate President, David Mark. Onjeh approached the Election Tribunal to challenge the result, but again he lost, after which he went to the Appeal court to challenge the ruling. The Appeal Court sitting... Read More

APC, benue state, Daniel Onjeh, David Mark

November 28, 2015

‘Hold a re-run 100 times, I’ll still win’ | David Mark reacts to Appeal Court ruling

Former Senate President, David Mark has urged his constituents not to be perturbed by the Court of Appeal’s ruling on his election. The Appeal Court, had earlier today, ordered that a fresh election should be held in Benue south Senatorial district won by Mark of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Daniel Onjeh of All Progressive Congress... Read More

benue state, Daniel Onjeh, David Mark, senatorial election, Tribunal

October 12, 2015

EFCC arrests former Benue governor, Gabriel Suswam

Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam is being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at their office in Abuja. Suswam is being questioned over allegations of corruption during his tenure as governor of the state. According to Wilson Uwajuren, EFCC spokesperson: “He was invited by the EFCC in connection with ongoing corruption... Read More

benue state, EFCC, interrogates, suswam

October 6, 2015

David Mark gets to spend 20 years in the Senate

David Mark would have spent 20 years in the Senate by 2019, barring any unforeseen circumstances. A petition filed by Daniel Onjeh against the victory of former Senate President, Senator David Mark has been dismissed by the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, Benue State. Onjeh of the All Progressive Congress had challenged the victory of the... Read More

benue state, Daniel Onjeh, David Mark, petition, Tribunal

September 2, 2015

Militia leader surrenders 84 guns, weapons to Benue state government (PHOTOS)

In response to the Benue state government’s two-month deadline on the surrender of illegal weapons, a popular militant in the state, Agwaza, has submitted 84 guns, weapons and ammunition. The handover was recently carried out in the state, in the presence of the Commissioner of Police and other members of the state security council. During the handover, Agwaza... Read More

84 guns, Agwaza, benue state, militia leader

Suswam defends self, says he didn’t beat his wife

Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has denied the allegations of him being arrested in London, for beating his wife, Yemisi. Suswam, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said reports that he beat his wife were the handiwork of filthy politicians in the state, who were bent on tarnishing his hard... Read More

benue state, London, suswam, wife

Governor Samuel Ortom’s first month scorecard: So far, so good

By Usha Anenga It’s exactly one month since Dr Samuel Ortom was sworn in as Governor of Benue State and it all seems like it’s been a year. There’s been so much activities, intrigues and arguments within this short period that I can only attempt to put into perspective in this review. Dr Samuel Ortom... Read More

benue state, Samuel Ortom

Samuel Ortom says he is no longer a member of PDP

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reiterated that he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before he picked the governorship ticket under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and won election as governor. The state chairman of the PDP in Benue, Emmanuel Agbo had earlier said during a press conference in... Read More

APC, benue state, Ortom, PDP

Ortom tenders names of 13 commissioner nominees to assembly

Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has sent the names of 13 commissioner nominees to the House of Assembly for approval. The letter was read on the floor of the house by the Speaker, Terkimbi Ikyange, during plenary in Makurdi on Thursday. Punch reports that Ikyange, while reading the letter disclosed that the approval would... Read More

benue state, Commissioners, House of Assembly, Samuel Ortom

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari needs prayers, Obasanjo is pessimestic, PDP is angry, more stories

Kashamu was known as ‘God’ during drug trafficking days. YNaija Obasanjo thinks Buhari can’t transform Nigeria in 8 years. Vanguard Amaechi took a swipe at Patience Jonathan yesterday. YNaija PDP angry at Buhari for Snubbing Handover Programme. ThisDay Jonathan tells Nigerians to pray more for Buhari. Leadership Boko Haram in fresh attack, kills 10 in Adamawa.... Read More

benue state, Buhari, jonathan, PDP, suswam, UN

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: 3 parties step down from challenging Ikpeazu |Benue APC coming for Suswam | Dickson confident of PDP coming back reorganized in 2019| More stories

3 parties step down from challenging Ikpeazu. Vanguard House of Representatives are going after Agric Minister, Akinwunmi Adesina YNaija Senate presidency should be free and fair. Vanguard Uduaghan says Buhari had better not neglect South-south, South-east. ThisDay Buhari plans cabinet, wants names sent in. YNaija Another hearing on Fayose’s impeachment, May 21. ThisDay Benue APC... Read More

APC, benue state, dickson, Ikpeazu, suswam, tracklist

Today’s Daily Brief: I want to be first female Senate President, says Garba, Benue Assembly Shut Over Plot To Impeach Speaker, Governor, This is the total number of females rescued from Boko Haram this week, and more

The Adamawa North Senatorial District Senator-elect, Binta Garba, on Thursday said she would unite the upper legislative chamber if she is elected as the first female Senate President in Nigeria. According to her, as the only female Senator from the North, her interest to vie for the Senate Presidency is to bring transparency into the... Read More

Adamawa State, benue state, boko haram, first-female senate president, Impeach speaker

Opinion: Why Benue people must embrace change

by Adams Abonu As Benue awaits the dawn of change to rise across her horizon, liberating her from the reign of darkness that is fading into a glorious morning, Benue people are implored to embrace this change for the sake of posterity. The choice before the good people of Benue State as the April gubernatorial... Read More

benue state, Gabriel Suswam, Senator George Akume, Senators Joseph Tarka

After 16 years, David Mark may cease to be a Senator

by Kolapo Olapoju Senate President, David Mark, may soon cease to be the President of the Senate. According to unofficial results made available to YNaija, Mark has lost his senate election in Adoka, Ugboju constituency of Benue State, for the first time in 16 years. Initial numbers indicates that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the... Read More

Adoka, benue state, David Mark, Senate President, senator, Ugboju

How Benue state commissioner slumped and died

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperatives, in Benue State, Aondowase Chia has slumped and died. The 46-year-old Chia reportedly gave up the ghost after presenting the annual budget of his ministry to the state Executive Council on Tuesday, March 3. The commissioner had just returned to his office where he slumped.... Read More

#ManAboutTown, Aondowase Chia, benue state, death, makurdi

November 9, 2014

“The most humble man I ever met” – 2face’s emotional tribute at father’s funeral

by Kolapo Olapoju Pop icon, 2face Idibia was overwhelmed with emotion as he buried his father, Michael Agbo Idibia, in his hometown of Amufu Ejeba in Enumoga Ehaje, Okpokwu LGA of Benue State. 2face while paying his tributes during the burial ceremony, said his father was humble, kind and an extraordinary gentleman. He also added... Read More

2face idibia, benue state, burial, Michael Agbo Idibia, Prostrate Cancer, Rose Idibia, Tribute

November 3, 2014

@MicahEsq: Automatic David misses the mark again

by Micah Stephen I like the Idoma man very much. Love him or loathe him, he is one of the most brilliant and charismatic politicians Nigeria has got in the 21st century. Putting it in proper perspective, you have got to be a genius and an enigma to be voted on four different consecutive occasions... Read More

automatic, benue state, David Mark, idoma people, micah stephen, opinion, senate, ynaija

September 24, 2014

Season of endorsements: Suswam says no contest for David Mark

by Godwin Akanfe As the 2015 general election approaches, Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has said that Senator David Mark remains the choice candidate for the Benue South Senatorial district. Speaking on Tuesday, at the public presentation of a book: “Suswam, Politics and governance in Benue State”, in Abuja, the governor said the Benue South Senatorial... Read More

Benue South Senatorial district, benue state, David Mark, Gabriel Suswam, Senate Presdient

September 11, 2014

Suswam makes up with Akume

by Aper Draonel Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has called on George Akume, the former governor of the state for reconciliation. The two governors have been at logerheads since 2007 when Suswam took over governorship of the state, with Akume moving with his supporters out of the PDP into the ACN which later merged with... Read More

benue state, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, Gabriel Suswam, george akume

September 9, 2014

Raped to death: Man dies after having sex with 6 wives

by Azubuike Azikiwe A man has died in Benue state after being forced to have sexual intercourse with all of his six wives. The deceased, Uroko Onoja, a wealthy businessman in Ogbadibo LGA of the state, was reportedly having sex with the youngest of his wives, when the other five spouses stormed in, armed with... Read More

benue state, businessman, death, Ogbadibo LGA, Okpe Odoh, rape, Ugbugbu, Uroko Onoja, wives

NEWER POSTS 1 2 3 4 OLDER POSTS

15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://ynaija.com 300 0 1