Tag: Samuel Ortom

“Take me to court or jail me” | Tsav insists on corruption allegations against Gov Ortom

The Commissioner in charge of the Public Complaints Commission, Benue, Abubakar Tsav, says he will not withdraw his alleged derogatory comments about Gov. Samuel Ortom as requested by the Tiv Traditional…

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Buhari is eager to return home and continue – Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said governors who visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London last week advised him not to rush back home. Ortom said this while speaking with…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo’s statement on Magu was a personal opinion – Garba Shehu | Fulani herdsmen have killed 1,878 Benue people in 3 years – Ortom | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Osinbajo’s statement on Magu was a personal opinion – Garba Shehu - YNaija N46bn fraud: Court dismisses Tompolo’s suit against FG -…

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Fulani herdsmen have killed 1,878 Benue people in 3 years – Ortom

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom on Wednesday said over 1,878 people were killed by Fulani herdsmen within three years. Ortom stated this when he received in his office the Country…

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“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…

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Fulani people threatening me over anti-grazing law – Ortom

Benue State governor Samuel Ortom has said some unidentified Fulani persons have threatened him over the anti-open grazing law recently enacted in the state. Ortom stated this on Wednesday while addressing…

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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…

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He is not any different – Abba Moro hits Ortom

Former Minister of Interior, Patrick Abba Moro, has come after Benue governor, Samuel Ortom, for claiming that PDP ruined the country.  He said it was sad that Ortom had forgotten…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of May

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‘Ortom de barrow’ | David Mark, Ortom continue war of words

Former Senate President, David Mark has blasted Benue governor, Samuel Ortom describing him as ‘Ortom de barrow’. The duo had been exchanging words after a picture of wheelbarrows allegedly distributed by…

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Displaced persons need wheelbarrows distributed by NEMA – Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said displaced persons in the state need the wheelbarrows linked to his government. Ortom however said they were provided by the National Emergency Management…

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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…

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Nobody was bold enough to stand up against corruption like Buhari – Ortom

by Azeez Adeniyi Benue governor, Samuel Ortom has said President Muhammadu Buhari is the perfect person to lead the country. In an interview with Punch, Ortom said Buhari 'remains the…

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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…

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My former aide responsible for Zaki Biam massacre – Ortom

by Dolapo Adelana Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has said his former Senior Special Assitant on Security, Terwase Akwaza, also known as Gana was behind the recent attack in Zaki Biam.…

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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.…

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Just In: Benue governor, Ortom survives accident

by Dolapo Adelana Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Tuesday escaped death when his convoy was involved in an accident, Punch reports. A commercial Carina ll Toyota car rammed into the governor's convoy on…

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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…

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Herdsmen reportedly kill 4 in attack on Benue community

by Dolapo Adelana Herdsmen suspected to be of Fulani extraction have reportedly attacked Gbemacha council ward in Gwer Local Government Area of Benue state. Four persons including an elderly man…

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Ortom appoints new SSG, sacks 4 commissioners

Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, has appointed Tony Ijoho as the new Secretary to the State Government. According to the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Tahav Agerzua,…

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Youth kill soldier, injure 2 others in Benue

Irate youth in Oleigada Ikolo community of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue on Saturday killed a soldier during a fight involving some youth of the local government and soldiers, The…

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Benue declares Fridays work-free for harvest of farm produce

The Government of Benue has declared every Friday work-free beginning from Friday, November 11, 2016 to enable civil servants commence harvest of their farm produce. The decision was reached during the…

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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…

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Amnesty: 900 surrender illegal weapons in Benue

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Monday said that no fewer than 900 people had surrendered over 700 illegally acquired arms, ammunition and Improvised Explosive Device to the amnesty…

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Why Atiku Abubakar deserves attention

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar last week restated his call for the restructuring of Nigeria, which he said had become inevitable. “I believe that restructuring will eventually happen whether we…

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Opinion: Governor Ortom, God has done his part, do yours

By Frank Ijege In order commemorate the Democracy day celebration for this year, the governor of Benue state decided to dedicate (is it re-dedicate?) the state to God. Pictures of…

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Opinion: Samuel Ortom, the anti-people Governor

Birthdays should ideally be ‎periods of introspection, while being thankful to the creator. People celebrate their birthdays as they choose, considering the fact that there are no defined standards to…

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David Mark to Governor Ortom: ‘Why are you acting guilty when you haven’t been accused?’

Former Senate President, David Mark, has said he did not accuse the Benue State Government of interference in the Court of Appeal ruling which cancelled the Benue South Senatorial election result and ordered…

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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…

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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…

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