Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 18 suspects in Benue
The Police Command in Benue said it rescued two kidnap victims, arrested a tax collector and 17 others in Logo Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in…
Nigeria Air Force Plane FT-7NI With Two Persons On Board Crashes
A Nigerian Air Force trainer aircraft, FT-7NI, has crashed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the incident.…
After 9 hours of grilling, EFCC releases former Benue governor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday grilled the immediate past governor of Benue, Mr Samuel Ortom, for nine hours before he was later released. Ortom arrived at…
EFCC invites, quizzes ex-Benue Gov Ortom
The former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, is currently in the Makurdi custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, following an invitation, The PUNCH has learnt. Ortom arrived…
Lawmaker advocates women inclusion in governance
By Bridget Tikyaa-Ikyado A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Regina Akume (APC-Benue) on Saturday, canvassed more women inclusion in governance in Nigeria and Africa to ensure sustainable development.…
Wike, Ortum, Makinde, 2 others visited Tinubu
Members of the “G5 Governors” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) visited the Presidential Villa on Thursday to hold a scheduled meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The group consists of…
Benue killings: Buhari calls for end to extreme violence
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent bout of killings in Benue, in which tens of people were killed in Umogidi community, Entekpa-Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of the…
JAMB dismisses 2 staff for serious misconduct
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB)has dismmised two of its staff for gross misconduct. This is disclosed in a statement by the Head, Public Affairs and Protocol of JAMB, Dr…
Christmas: Obi celebrates with IDPs in Benue 
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), on Sunday celebrated Christmas at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Abagana, Makurdi. Speaking with the IDPs, Obi said that their…
PDP: G-5 Governors in closed door meeting in Enugu
Five governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opposed to the current status quo within the party on Sunday met at the Government House, Enugu apparently on a new strategy…
PDP celebrates former Senate President, Mark At 74
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former President of the Senate, Sen. David Mark, as he attained the age of 74, describing him as outstanding elder statesman, a brilliant…
APC: Adamu calls for unity among stakeholders in Benue
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday in Abuja, urged the party’s critical stakeholders in Benue to be united in the interest of its…
Court remands 2 over alleged armed robbery, kidnapping
An Upper Area Court 2b, sitting in Makurdi, on Friday, has ordered the remand of two men: Hamidu Hassan, 37 and Bartholomew Aloh, 37, over alleged criminal conspiracy, armed robbery…
Gov. Ortom of Benue encourages Nigerians not to lose hope
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has encouraged the residents of Benue people and Nigerians not to lose hope in the country but to continue to work together to build an…
SERVICOM Compliance Reports: Adamawa Office of Population Commission scores high
By NAN The Adamawa Office of the National Population Commission (NPC) scores high on compliance evaluation on civic registration and vital statistics, says Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, the National Coordinator and…