Politics & Governance
This category covers political developments and governance activities shaping Benue State and Nigeria, including elections, policy decisions, legislative actions, public administration, and leadership at all levels. It focuses on how government decisions are made and how they affect citizens. It serves as a public accountability space, tracking power, policy, and governance with clarity, accuracy, and context.
TINUBU DECLARES GOVERNORS AS APC LEADERS IN THEIR STATES — SHETTIMA
Tinubu has affirmed governors as APC leaders in their states, with VP Shettima confirming Fintiri’s new status in Adamawa. The move ends internal disputes and signals a strategic push to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
SGF AKUME INAUGURATES PENCOM BOARD, TASKS MEMBERS ON TRANSPARENCY
The SGF, George Akume, inaugurates the PenCom Board, urging transparency, accountability, and strict oversight while warning against operational interference, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen Nigeria’s pension system and protect retirees’ savings.
BENUE BUSINESS TYCOON, KAABA DUMPS PDP, REJOINS APC IN GBOKO, SAYS GOVERNOR ALIA'S ACHIEVEMENTS INSPIRED MY RETURN
Gboko businessman Sesugh Kaaba has defected from PDP to APC, citing Governor Alia’s achievements as his motivation. He pledged loyalty to the party and President Tinubu, promising to support development efforts and mobilise for the 2027 elections.
AONDOAKAA PRAISES AKUME’S LEADERSHIP, BACKS ZAM AT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME IN BENUE
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), has commended the leadership qualities of Senator George Akume and praised Senator Zam for his loyalty and commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Aondoakaa, who is among the APC governo...
WINDSTORM DISRUPTS BENUE RALLY, ORGANISERS REGROUP AS 10,000-MAN MARCH CONTINUES
A windstorm briefly disrupted a 10,000-man rally in Oju, scattering canopies and causing panic. Organisers quickly regrouped, and the march in support of Tinubu and Alia continued after calm was restored.
JUBILATION AS SEN. ZAM ROLLS OUT VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, COMMISSIONS CLASSROOM BLOCK IN BENUE
Jubilation trailed Sen. Zam’s “Zam Cares” rollout in Benue as vehicles, motorcycles, and computers were distributed, alongside a classroom commissioning moves stakeholders say will boost livelihoods, education, and grassroots development.
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.
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.
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.