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Letters

Governor Alia, a champion against human trafficking

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Fely Mammah

In Igbo tradition, there is a belief that a child’s destiny is determined before birth, an idea reflected in the scriptures, where prophets like Jeremiah and Moses, hesitant in their …

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Politics

‘Alia’s administration turning Benue into construction site’

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Chief Press Secretary to the Benue state governor, Tersoo Kula, Wednesday said Governor Hyacinth Alia-led administration in Benue state, had transformed the state into a construction site, with numerous …

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Politics

Alia surrenders, backs assembly resolutions in Benue

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue state, Wednesday, formally upheld resolutions passed by the Benue State House of Assembly concerning the suspension of three senior public officials. The governor said …

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Nigerian News

Alia condemns killing of Oju travellers, orders swift action against perpetrators 

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Tuesday, condemned the killing of two Igede youth along the Awajir-Oju Road, describing the act as senseless and deeply disturbing. The victims, identified …

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Nigerian News / Top Stories

Breaking: Alia sacks commissioners, appoints new chief of staff

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state fovernor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Wednesday, announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council (SEC), marking a significant transition in his administration. The decision, made public at the …

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Letters

Peace accord finally achieved in Benue state

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Felly Mammah

After years of political turbulence, division, and violent unrest, Benue state has finally embraced peace, following a symbolic reconciliation between Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia and Senator George Akume, Nigeria’s Secretary …

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Nigerian News

Benue: After Tinubu’s visit, Alia, Akume engage in warm interactions  

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Folarin Kehinde

  The much-orchestrated row among major leaders in Benue state polity may have simmered down following the recent visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Tinubu, it would be recalled, was on …

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Nigerian News

Benue: Alia assures of justice for 2 slain travellers 

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has strongly condemned the brutal killing of two Kano state indigenes by suspected criminals in an outskirt settlement along the Makurdi – Lafia …

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Security & Crime

Alia, traditional rulers advocate collective action to address security challenges

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state traditional leaders, including Tor Jerchira, Edward Ujege, and Ter Kunav, Chief Joseph Achiaku, have called on residents to revive communal celebrations to promote unity and safeguard their communities …

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Politics

Ortom to Alia: Focus on security, not blame game

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

A fresh round of political discord erupted in Benue state as former governor Samuel Ortom Sunday issued a strong-worded response to current governor Hyacinth Alia, accusing him of scapegoating his …

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Breaking News / Security & Crime

Breaking: Alia suspends aide over allegations of se*tortion, cyberbullying

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Sunday, directed the immediate and indefinite suspension of Dr. Mkor Aondona, his special adviser on documentation, research, and planning. The suspension …

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Security & Crime / Top Stories

We’ll turn Benue tragedy to prosperity – Tinubu  

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma, Abuja and  John Shiaondo Makurdi

President Bola Ahmed  Tinubu has directed Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa to immediately arrest the criminal elements who perpetrated the heinous killing of …

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Security & Crime

Tinubu to Alia: Set up peace committee in Benue 

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing …

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Politics

Benue: SGF Akume visits Makurdi, Yelewata, flags off distribution of relief ahead of Tinubu’s visit

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has arrived in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, ahead of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s visit. The SGF was …

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Politics / Top Stories

Benue attacks: Alia rejects self-defence, Sule donates N150m

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 - by Donald Iorchir, Abuja and John Shiaondo,Makurdi

Benue state Governor Hyacinth Alia, Tuesday, rejected calls for self-defence as a response to the latest violent wave of attacks on the people by some criminal elements in the state. …

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Security & Crime

Benue killings: Tinubu orders security chiefs to implement directives, tasks Alia on reconciliation

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue state. President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of …

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Nigerian News

Benue: Alia condemns massacre of 107 in Yelwata by suspected herders 

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Sunday, strongly condemned the killings in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma local government area, describing it  as an “unnecessary bloodbath” that should never …

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Nigerian News

Democracy Day: Alia pays tribute to heroes of democracy, urges unity 

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia, Thursday, called on citizens to cultivate a positive attitude and work towards the progress and development of the state and nation. Speaking during the Democracy …

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Politics

Benue: Alia speaks on ‘defecting from APC’

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state, Sunday, debunked rumours of his alleged plan to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the reports as “fake news.” In a statement …

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Nigerian News

Benue, Zamfara governors get ultimatum to appear before Reps

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Admin III

The House of Representatives has issued a one-week ultimatum to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, alongside the leadership of their respective State …

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Nigerian News

Benue: Government’s spokesman labels protests against Alia as sponsored

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue state government, Wednesday, condemned recent protests and misinformation campaigns against the state, describing them as orchestrated attempts to destabilize the state and undermine the administration of Governor Hyacinth …

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Letters

Rallying support for Governor Alia

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 - by Felly Mammah

Those who oppose the good works of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state are likely to oppose progress elsewhere. In the Bible, Job rebuked his wife when she suggested he …

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Nigerian News

May Day: I’m committed to security, welfare of Benue workers – Alia

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and ensuring the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Speaking at the …

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Nigerian News

Alia announces plan to hold security summit in Benue

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

In a move to tackle the rising insecurity in Benue state, Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has announced plans to convene a “Benue State Security Summit.” The summit is aimed at …

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Politics

Alia to APC Chair: Uphold integrity, exemplify Benue’s pride in new role

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The governor of Benue state, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, Sunday encouraged the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Mr Benjamin Omale, to exemplify …

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