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BENUE COMMUNITY CRIES OUT AS ONLY STATE FACILITY IN AGILA SLIPS  INTO DISREPAIR
Metro/Local News

BENUE COMMUNITY CRIES OUT AS ONLY STATE FACILITY IN AGILA SLIPS INTO DISREPAIR

Residents of Agila in Benue State are raising alarm over the only state-owned school in their community, now dilapidated and unsafe, calling on the government to urgently intervene and restore a safe learning environment for local children.

Mar 20, 2026
Politics

105-YEAR-OLD EX-LAWMAKER DAVID MTWEM ENDORSES PROF. SEBASTINE HON FOR BENUE GOVERNORSHIP

Centenarian ex-lawmaker David Mtwem backs Prof. Sebastine Hon for Benue governor, praising his leadership and advocacy for Tiv people, and urging voters to support a candidate committed to peace, development, and community service.

Mar 20, 2026
GOV. ALIA VOWS TO RESTORE SHERATON MAKURDI, REVIVE LOBI CASSAVA FACTORY FOR JOB CREATION
Business & Economy

GOV. ALIA VOWS TO RESTORE SHERATON MAKURDI, REVIVE LOBI CASSAVA FACTORY FOR JOB CREATION

Benue Governor Alia pledges to restore Sheraton Makurdi and revive the dormant Lobi Cassava Plant, aiming to create jobs, boost state revenue, and enhance economic growth following a forensic audit that revealed mismanagement of the assets.

Mar 20, 2026
BENUE GRADUATE BAGS FIRST-CLASS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING
Education

BENUE GRADUATE BAGS FIRST-CLASS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING

Margaret Idoko of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, graduates with a First-Class Accounting degree, earning praise from academics and inspiring students in her Okpokwu community with her dedication and excellence.

Mar 20, 2026
Politics

ORTOM, MORO LEAD BENUE PDP MEETING, EYES COALITION, TARGETS ALIA'S REMOVAL IN 2027

Benue PDP, led by Ortom and Moro, signals openness to alliances with other parties to “rescue the state” and target Governor Alia’s removal in 2027, following a strategic caucus meeting in Makurdi with key PDP and APC figures.

Mar 20, 2026
REPS MEMBER, HON. ACHADO DISBURSES ₦40,000 EACH TO 476 STUDENTS IN BENUE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Education

REPS MEMBER, HON. ACHADO DISBURSES ₦40,000 EACH TO 476 STUDENTS IN BENUE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

Rep. Arc. Dr. Achado’s scholarship programme has paid ₦40,000 each to 476 students in Gwer East and West, with plans to expand support, underscoring his commitment to education and youth empowerment in the constituency.

Mar 20, 2026
BENUE-BORN SCHOLAR, PROF ENOCH IORTYOM, APPOINTED DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR OF ERNEST BAI KOROMA VARSITY IN SIERRA LEONE
Education

BENUE-BORN SCHOLAR, PROF ENOCH IORTYOM, APPOINTED DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR OF ERNEST BAI KOROMA VARSITY IN SIERRA LEONE

Benue-born Prof Enoch Iortyom has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Ernest Bai Koroma University, Sierra Leone, bringing extensive academic and administrative experience to advance the university’s growth and academic excellence.

Mar 20, 2026
Metro/Local News

FAMILY RAISES ALARM AS 18-YEAR-OLD GIRL GOES MISSING IN NASARAWA

Tension rises in Nasarawa as 18-year-old Asheazi Joseph Tsona goes missing after leaving home along Lafia-Keffi bypass. Family seeks urgent public help as search efforts stall. Anyone with information should contact authorities or call 08034775395, 07064936010, or 08062459756.

Mar 20, 2026
BENUE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE COMMENDS BENUE LINKS MANAGEMENT, BACKS REFORMS—EGBODO
Business & Economy

BENUE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE COMMENDS BENUE LINKS MANAGEMENT, BACKS REFORMS—EGBODO

The Benue Assembly Committee on Power, Renewable Energy and Transport has commended Benue Links after an oversight visit to its Makurdi headquarters. Lawmakers reviewed operations and urged improved efficiency, noting the company’s key role in the state’s transport system.

Mar 20, 2026
GOV. ALIA ENDORSES STATE POLICE, SAYS GOVERNORS MUST CONTROL SECURITY STRUCTURE
Security & Crime

GOV. ALIA ENDORSES STATE POLICE, SAYS GOVERNORS MUST CONTROL SECURITY STRUCTURE

Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared Benue State's full support for the establishment of State police, stressing that governors must have operational control of security structures to effectively safeguard their states.Alia made the position known on Tuesday

Mar 19, 2026