Implement Administration of Criminal Justice Law, JRI, HURILAWS tell Benue state Govt
By Deborah Adekaa The Justice And Rights Initiative (JRI) in Collaboration with the Human Rights Law Service (HURILAWS) has called on the Benue State Government and other key stakeholders to ensure a total and complete implementation of the Administration Of Criminal Justice Law( ACJL )in the state. Addressing a press conference in Makurdi, the Acting […]
Alia runs an insensitive , incompetent Govt- Sabastian Hon, SAN
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and governorship aspirant in the 2027 election in Benue state, Professor Sabastian Hon has said his decision to contest the Governorship election in his state is as a result of serious deficiencies in the current leadership in Benue which ranges from insecurity , lack of sincerity and opaque style of […]
The 2027 election will ultimately be a referendum on APC government-Dr Adum
In this interview, Dr Alex Adum, former Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Benue state; a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress speaks on a wide range of issues affecting his home state Benue and Nigeria at large. What is your reaction to the recent senate decision to amend the Electoral Bill which […]
NAPTAN, NAPPS Hail Governor Alia for Prioritizing Education in Benue State
The National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN), in collaboration with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Benue State Chapter, have commended the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia of carrying out sweeping reforms in the state’s education sector. The State Chairman of NAPTAN, Chief Godwin Agbo who addressed newsmen on Thursday, […]
The 1976 Classmates: Benue at Fifty Audit, Not Celebration
“Benue became comfortable being called the Food Basket of the Nation. But a title is not an economy. A slogan is not a system. A nickname does not build processing plants, cold chains, commodity exchanges, export hubs, or agro-industrial parks”
Benue speaker resigns after failed impeachment plot
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned. His resignation was contained in a handwritten letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025. Parts of the letter read: “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. “This is done […]
Governor Alia denies involvement in attempted impeachment of Speaker Dajoh
The governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia has denied any involvement in the attempt by some members of the state House of to impeach the speaker, Hon. Aondona Dajoh. In a statement issued by the chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, the governor said he respects the separation of power principles and enjoys […]
Governor Alia suspends local govt. chairman, others.
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has upheld the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly suspending some officials of government for various misdemeanor. A statement by the chief Press secretary to the governor of Benue state, Tersoo Kula said those suspended by the governor in tandem with the resolution […]
Gov. Alia submits eight names for confirmation as commissioners to State House of Assembly
Few days after he dissolved his cabinet, the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has transmitted the first batch of Commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terso Kulas said the […]
Police rescue 14 passengers kidnapped in Benue
Fourteen passengers abducted by gunmen in Otukpo, Benue state were rescued by the Benue state Police Command in Benue on Friday. The Benue state Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police SP Sewuese Anene who disclosed this in a statement in Makurdi however said one of the abducted passengers died from injuries inflicted […]