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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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Sports

BSFA chairman doles out N.7m to victorious Lobi U-19 team

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Admin I

The Chairman of Benue State Football Association (BSFA), Chief Dr. Paul Edeh Esq, has rewarded Lobi Stars U-19 team who finished tops at the just concluded Nigeria Premier Football League …

BSFA chairman doles out N.7m to victorious Lobi U-19 team Read More
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Nigerian News

Breaking: Ex-Benue Speaker Dajoh mourns few hours after resignation

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The family of Hon. Aondona Dajoh, immediate past Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of his elder brother, Elder …

Breaking: Ex-Benue Speaker Dajoh mourns few hours after resignation Read More
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Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Benue Assembly gets new Speaker

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Hon. Alfred Emberga has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. The oath of office was administered on Sunday shortly after the resignation …

Breaking: Benue Assembly gets new Speaker Read More
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Nigerian News / Breaking News

Breaking: Benue Assembly Speaker Aondona Dajoh resigns

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from office. In a letter addressed to the Clerk of the Assembly and dated August …

Breaking: Benue Assembly Speaker Aondona Dajoh resigns Read More
Editorial / Nigerian News

Benue Assembly suspends 4 members for ‘conspiracy, attempt to disrupt proceedings’

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue State House of Assembly in a dramatic turn of events during Friday’s plenary session suspended four members for three months over allegations of conspiracy and attempts to incite …

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Nigerian News

IGP creates 2 Area Commands, upgrades 5 divisions in Benue

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two new Area Commands and the upgrade of five Police Stations to Divisional Headquarters in Benue state, as …

IGP creates 2 Area Commands, upgrades 5 divisions in Benue Read More
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Security & Crime

IGP reinforces Police formation in Benue, Alia hails move

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state, Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Thursday, expressed deep appreciation to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for approving the establishment of two new Area …

IGP reinforces Police formation in Benue, Alia hails move Read More
Letters

Killings: Yelewata community thanks Tinubu, others for support, seeks justice

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Yelewata community in Guma local government area of Benue state Friday appealed to the federal and state governments for urgent action to rebuild their ravaged town. They made the …

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Nigerian News

North-central Agenda demands judicious use of increased allocation by Govs 

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

A Socio-Political group in the North-Central region on the platform of The North-Central Agenda has thrown weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda …

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Opinion

Fr. Alia: Steering Benue towards unity, peace, development 

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Fely Mammah

Benue state, fondly called the “Food Basket of the Nation,” is a land rich in resources, clergy, intellectuals, and vibrant youths. Yet, in this age of globalisation, many still struggle …

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Features

2027: How Engr. Livinus Tsar is changing Benue story for Tinubu, Alia

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

It is impossible to ignore the transformative wave sweeping through Benue State, and at the heart of it stands Engr. Livinus Tsar. Far more than just a supporter of the …

2027: How Engr. Livinus Tsar is changing Benue story for Tinubu, Alia Read More
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Nigerian News

Insecurity in Benue may worsen, group warns

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

.                     Fresh concerns are mounting over a possible escalation of insecurity in Benue state, following allegations that Governor Hyacinth Alia has …

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Politics / Top Stories

Tension mounts as Benue assembly rebuff Alia’s commissioner-nominees’ correspondence

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by John Shiaondo, Makurdi

Tensions is mounting between the executive and legislative arms of government in Benue state, as the House of Assembly Friday rejected a request from Governor Hyacinth Alia to screen and …

Tension mounts as Benue assembly rebuff Alia’s commissioner-nominees’ correspondence Read More
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Nigerian News

BIPC to commission 3 new factories in October

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has announced plans to commission three new factories in October 2025. It said the move is aimed at tackling unemployment and stimulate economic …

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Nigerian News

Super Falcons star  Ordega donates food items, pads, others to Yelewata IDPs 

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Nigerian football icon Francisca Ordega Wednesday visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp  in Makurdi, Benue state, where she met with families displaced by insecurity in Yelewata.  The reception was …

Super Falcons star  Ordega donates food items, pads, others to Yelewata IDPs  Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

Fresh crisis hits Benue assembly, 5 lawmakers suspended

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue State House of Assembly Tuesday suspended five members for three legislative sittings after they were found to have omitted critical details from an investigative report into alleged financial …

Fresh crisis hits Benue assembly, 5 lawmakers suspended Read More
Features

Makurdi Wellness Centre: Turning the tide against HIV/AIDS

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Admin II

There have been rising cases of HIV/AIDS in Benue state in recent times; however, against this backdrop, JOHN SHIAONDO writes in this report that the partnership between Makurdi Wellness Centre and Benue State …

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Nigerian News

Yelewata killings: Northern CAN leaders visit Benue, pledge sustained advocacy

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

…Your presence is Christ sitting with us – Gov. Alia The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 northern states and the FCT, has condemned the recent killings …

Yelewata killings: Northern CAN leaders visit Benue, pledge sustained advocacy Read More
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Nigerian News

Police rescue 6 abducted law students in Benue operation

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued six law students from the Yola campus who were abducted while travelling from Anambra state to Adamawa state on July 26, 2025. The victims …

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Nigerian News

Christian Aid launches N500m relief support for Benue IDPs

August 1, 2025August 2, 2025 - by John Shiaondo, Makurdi

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state Thursday lauded Christian Aid Nigeria for the launch of a N500 million emergency relief initiative to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by armed …

Christian Aid launches N500m relief support for Benue IDPs Read More
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Breaking News / Metro

Breaking: 6 kidnapped law students regain freedom

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by John Shiaondo, Makurdi

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued six law students who were abducted while traveling from Anambra to Adamawa state on July 26, 2025. The students are of Yola campus of …

Breaking: 6 kidnapped law students regain freedom Read More
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Opinion

Hope beckons on Otukpo/Ohimini people of Benue

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 - by Ekoja Odeh

As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, it’s time to focus on the personalities shaping public attention. For the good people of Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency in Benue state, the fact …

Hope beckons on Otukpo/Ohimini people of Benue Read More
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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 …

Breaking: Alia sacks commissioners, appoints new chief of staff Read More

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Opinion

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

Encourage education like sports sector in Nigeria – NNPP chieftain

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the South-west, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Friday tasked the ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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