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RESIGN OR STEP ASIDE — GOV. ALIA WARNS AMBITIOUS APPOINTEES AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed political appointees eyeing 2027 elections to resign by March 30, 2026, saying the move will ensure continuity in governance and sustain the state’s development agenda.
GOV. ALIA MOVES TO BOOST SKILLS EDUCATION WITH OJU TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROJECT
Gov. Alia has begun construction of a Science and Technical College in Oju to expand access to vocational education, equip youths with practical skills, and tackle unemployment in underserved areas of Benue State.
BENUE FA CHAIRMAN PAUL EDEH COMMENDS LOBI STARS' RETURN TO MAKURDI, AWAIT FINAL OPPONENT IN FEDERATION CUP SHOWDOWN
Benue FA Chairman Paul Edeh praises Lobi Stars’ return to Makurdi, urges club stability and unity ahead of the Federation Cup final, where the winner of Flight FC vs Idoma United will face defending champions Lobi Stars for the ₦1 million prize.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.