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Benue State
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Abba Moro claims Benue State governance mirrors church management
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of running Benue State like a church, alleging that the governor holds all decision-making power and strips his appointees of their duties.
Two Women Detained in Benue for Orchestrating Phony Kidnapping Scheme
Benue State police have arrested two women for staging a fake kidnapping to extort money from one of the suspect's mothers.
Amnesty International Urges Investigation into Benue South Murders
Amnesty International demands a formal investigation into the murder of 15 residents in Benue State, citing a systemic failure to protect vulnerable communities from armed groups.
Benue State Reports 193 Hepatitis B Cases in Pregnant Women, Targets 2030 Eradication
Benue state health officials confirmed 193 cases of Hepatitis B in pregnant women during 2025 and are launching expanded screening and treatment programs to reach 2030 elimination targets.
Benue State intensifies flood mitigation with daily water level tracking
Benue State has implemented daily water level monitoring and improved drainage infrastructure as part of an urgent strategy to mitigate flood risks following a federal warning.
Benue Labour Party Youth Leader Urges Tinubu to Combat Escalating Insecurity
A Benue Labour Party youth leader is calling on President Tinubu to address national insecurity, specifically citing recent attacks in Otukpo and advocating for the creation of state police.
PDP denies claims that Aondoakaa is ineligible for public office
The Benue State PDP has rejected rumors that their 2027 governorship candidate, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, is legally barred from holding office, calling the claims politically motivated and constitutionally baseless.
Armed Herdsmen Raids in Benue State Result in Four Deaths
Armed herdsmen attacked communities in Benue State's Ohimini and Ukum LGAs, leading to four deaths and multiple injuries, prompting security deployments.
Benue State Health Officials Deny Mpox Outbreak Reports
Benue State health authorities have declared that no cases of Mpox have been confirmed in the state, debunking recent social media rumors regarding a suspected outbreak.
Benue Health Ministry Investigates Potential Mpox Cases in Konshisha
Benue State health officials are investigating reports of a suspected Mpox outbreak in Korinya, Konshisha LGA, after residents requested urgent medical assistance for an unidentified skin condition.