Browsing Tag
Benue State
138 posts
Benue community petitions Governor Alia over disputed District Head selection
Residents of Ingle Edumoga in Benue State are petitioning Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia to address allegations of manipulation and bribery in the selection process for the new District Head.
July 20, 2026
Benue Police Leadership Gathers Stakeholders to Confront Rising Insecurity
AIG Dankombo F. Morris led a security summit in Makurdi involving diverse stakeholders to devise strategies against the rising crime wave in Benue State.
July 19, 2026
Benue woman accused of murdering husband’s infant son
A Benue woman, Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for the alleged murder of her husband's two-month-old infant in the Gwer East LGA.
July 18, 2026
Armed men kidnap three siblings and transport stolen corpse in Benue
Armed men abducted three siblings and stole their mother's corpse while the family was transporting her remains for burial in Benue State.
July 18, 2026
Armed attackers abduct three siblings and seize deceased mother’s body in Benue
Armed gunmen kidnapped three siblings transporting their mother's body for burial in Benue State, taking both the children and the corpse into the bush.
July 18, 2026
Benue Chief Judge Issues Corruption Warning to Magistrates
Benue State Chief Judge Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese has directed magistrates to reject corruption and bias, emphasizing that judicial integrity is vital for public trust.
July 18, 2026
Benue Chief Judge Issues Corruption Warning to Magistrates
Benue State Chief Judge Maurice Ikpambese has cautioned magistrates to avoid all forms of corruption and maintain professional standards to protect public trust in the judiciary.
July 17, 2026
Governor Alia pledges to clear Benue of insurgents to revive Taraku Mills
Governor Hyacinth Alia has intensified his commitment to securing Benue State, stating that removing threats is essential to restoring the dormant Taraku Mills and supporting local agriculture.
July 17, 2026
Benue resident detained for the reported murder of co-wife’s daughter
A Benue State woman named Erdoo Nancy is in police custody following the alleged murder of her co-wife's child in Gwer East.
July 17, 2026
Ondo APC Primary Results Contested by Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Supporters
Supporters of Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa have launched a legal challenge against APC primary results, while a similar dispute emerges in Benue State.
July 17, 2026