Alia Appoints Eight Man Benue State Independent Electoral Commission

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:18:20 +0000

March 14, (THEWILL) – Governor Hyacinth Alia has forwarded to the Benue State House of Assembly, for confirmation of names of eight nominees to serve as Chairman and Members of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC). A statement released in Makurdi, on Thursday, named Dr John Chen as Chairman, Terhemen Shom was Member 1, […]

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Alia Mourns As Fulani Herdsmen Kill 16 In Benue Community

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:18:54 +0000

March 08, (THEWILL)- Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed grief over the sustained invasion and killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the state. THEWILL reports that no fewer than 16 corpses have been recovered at Mbalom Council Ward in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, following an invasion by […]

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Gov Alia Confirms Theresa Nyitse As Substantive Accountant-General Of Benue

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:41:07 +0000

March 08, (THEWILL) – Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the confirmation of Mrs. Theresa Nyitse as the substantive Accountant-General of the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Makurdi, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula. THEWILL recalls that Mrs. Nyitse was on July […]

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OPWS Confirm Death Of 30 Militia Men In Benue

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:56:26 +0000

March 06, (THEWILL)- The Commander of Operations WhirlStroke (OPWS) in Benue state, Major General Sunday Igbinomwahia, has confirmed the death of thirty militia men that clashed in Ukum local Government area in the state. General Igbinomwahia, who made the disclosure at the joint Security briefing at Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday, stated that the reasons […]

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Benue Lawmaker Condemns Renewed Attack On Constituency By Killer Herders

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:12:56 +0000

March 04, (THE WILL)- The Member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, has decried the killing of his constituents by Fulani invaders, calling for better collaboration by stakeholders to end the menace. He stressed the need by all, including security agencies, traditional rulers, policy makers, and governments at […]

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Benue Adviser Absolves Self, Governor Alia Of N20bn Fraud Allegation

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 12:48:36 +0000

March 02, (THEWILL) – Special Adviser to the Governor on the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Dennis Akura, says he read in a section of the media with utter dismay venal and mischievous allegations of missing ₦20bn in the Bureau. According to him, in the news story, “Global Integrity Crusade Network” (GICN), who […]

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Benue Records 5 Deaths, 555 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases – Commissioner

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 08:54:18 +0000

March 02, (THEWILL) – Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Benue State, Dr Ortese Yanmar, has called on people of the State to observe preventive practices in the face of the Lassa Fever outbreak, even as five deaths and 555 suspected cases have been recorded in the state. He said the Lassa virus from […]

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Benue Houses 34 Out Of 44 Mineral Deposits In The Country – Commissioner

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:08:05 +0000

February 16, (THEWILL) – The chairman of the Mineral Resources and Environment Management Committee in Benue State, Barrister Fidelis Mnyim, has said that the state has 34 out of 44 mineral deposits across the country. He said activities of illegal miners are denying Benue State the 13 percent derivation benefits. Barrister Mnyim, who is the […]

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Alia Denies N44bn Underpass Contract Award, 13.11% 2024 Budget For His Office

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:24:15 +0000

February 15, (THEWILL) – Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has dispelled rumours of the award of a contract for the construction of an underpass worth N44 billion by his administration. The Governor equally dismissed the allegation that 13.11% of the 2024 Benue Budget has been allocated to the Governor’s office for this fiscal […]

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Benue Set To Host International Investment Summit – Alia’s Aide

Kajo Martins, THEWILL — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:15:36 +0000

February 15, (THEWILL) – The Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on International Investments, Alex Addingi, said all is set to host investors at the 2024 Benue International Investment Summit (BIIS), in Makurdi, the state capital. An inaugural meeting of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), 2024 BIIS, was held earlier this week, with […]

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