The assailants reportedly arrived on two motorcycles and moved directly to the residence of the monarch where they killed five people.
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According to available information, the wife of the now late local government boss had died unexpectedly on March 25, 2026.
Ortom spoke in a statement signed by Dr. Terver Akase, his Media Adviser/Consultant, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
Governor Alia made the pledge during the Second Virtual Townhall Engagement with the Benue State diaspora community.
He said his administration’s priority is to ensure insecurity is reduced to the barest minimum and people living in IDP camps resettled
Paul, who lives at 113, Ikyese Street in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, was charged with culpable homicide.
As of the time of this report, there had been no official public response from the Speaker regarding the allegations.
Bygones are the days when a child or a parent from a rural community living in hard-to-reach communities find healthcare services inaccessible. Then, the factors are but not limited to inadequate resources, weak coverage among others. But the story is different now with accurate, life-saving diagnosis through cutting-edge technology, close to home.
The governor made the declaration during a live broadcast to the people of Benue State to mark the Golden Jubilee of the state
The senior media executives were led by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The Chairman also revoked the 2017 agreement that granted herders access to Adepati Island in Agatu for grazing, declaring the pact null and void.
Decades past, Nigeria’s “Food Basket” State has struggled under the shackles of unrealized potentials; a state richly endowed with fertile land, valuable human resources, and abundant natural resources, yet consistently ripped-off by poor leadership, corruption, and divisive politics.
The evening was more than just another political event. It was a masterstroke in leadership consolidation, political strategy, and bridge-building.
Enter Governor Hyacinth Alia, whose administration is focused on transforming these challenges into opportunities, fostering hope and renewal for the people of Benue.
The governor, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, described Sen. Gemade as an accomplished Engineer and politician, who has contributed remarkably to the service of his people and country.
The position of the governor was made known by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, in a statement he issued to newsmen on Wednesday.
Governor Hyacinth Alia’s humility is his strength. He does not govern from an ivory tower. He walks with the people, listens to them, and leads with compassion.
He called for ranching as the only viable and modern solution, stressing that it aligns with global standards and would restore peace and order in affected areas
Recall that the scheme, which was initially for medical students studying at the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, was previously halted for over 10 years.
The former PDP chairman before he was killed Friday night was the Commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services in the local government.