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"I’m Ready To Sacrifice My Senatorial Ambition For Peter Obi To Win" – Benue Gov. Ortom

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says he is ready to sacrifice his senatorial ambition in the National Assembly elections this Saturday, if it will ensure the victory of the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi.Ortom, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is contesting the election in the Benue North-West senatoria

Court Stops PDP From Expelling Benue Gov, Ortom

A Benue State High Court has issued an order of interim injunction, restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its National Working Committee (NWC), National Executive Committee (NEC) or its National Officers (elected or appointed) from expelling the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.Justice A.I Itoyonyiman issued the order on Thursday fo
Benue Gov. Ortom Publicly Endorses Peter Obi

During a Town Hall meeting in Makurdi, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State publicly announced that he is endorsing Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) for the Nigerian presidential elections.He stated that he believes Mr. Obi is mentally and physically prepared to get the country working again and that it is time for Nigerians to prioritize ca

Benue Gov, Ortom Urges Residents To Be Vigilant As Kidnappers Of Commissioner Are Arrested

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has revealed that the assailants who kidnapped the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Chief Ekpe Ogbu have been arrested.Ortom said this on Sunday during a Thanksgiving Mass in honour of the Commissioner held at St. Paul’s Catholic Parish, Utonkon in Ado local government area of the State.The gover
How Armed Herders Kill Six, Raze Houses, Food Barns In Benue

At least six persons have been reportedly killed in Nagi community, Mbachohon Council Ward of Gwer West Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state by suspected armed Fulani herders who attempted to storm Naka, the Headquarters of the Council but were repelled by the military.It was gathered that the marauders who left scores with injuries also raz

Six Internet Fraudsters Arrested By Operatives Of EFCC In Benue State

Six suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in Benue State.The suspects who were nabbed at their hideout in Makurdi by the zonal command were identified as Dominic Onea, Daniel Ikwe, Samuel Godwin, John Sule Godwin, David Onaja Egwe and Oche Patrick.Their arrest followed
Housewife And Son Remanded For Beating In-law To Death Over Meat In Benue

A Makurdi Chief Magistrates Court has remanded a 40-year-old housewife, Charity Upev, and her son, Tertsea, in a correctional centre in Benue State for allegedly beating in-law, Fanen, to death over meat.The police charged Charity and her son with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.Magistrate Roseline Iyorshe did not take their plea and adj

DPO, Mamud Abubakar Killed As Herdsmen Ambush Benue Police Station

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Naka, the headquarters of the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, Superintendent of Police Mamud Abubakar has been killed in an ambush by suspected herdsmen operating in the area.Abubakar was responding to a distress call from road users along the Naka-Makurdi Road with his team when the
Police Arrest Youths Who Burn 89-Year-Old Over Witchcraft In Benue

The police in Benue State have apprehended the suspected leader of a nine-man gang that allegedly tortured an 89-year-old man, Kyado Justin.The octogenarian was accused of using witchcraft to inflict sickness on a youth, Terzunge Agena, at Tse Agena-Gbamacha, in the Gwer East Local Government Area of the state.Confirming the incident, the state po

How Benue Woman Beats Husband’s 10Year Old Relative To Death Over Chin Chin

A woman identified as Mrs Charity Upev has been arrested by the Benue State Police Command for allegedly beating her husband’s 10-year-old relative to death.Reports gathered that the suspect, who hails from Edo State, allegedly beat the minor to death at her home in Makurdi, the state’s capital, on Tuesday morning, January 24, 2023.It was gath
Another Set-back For APC As Guber Primaries Nullified 33 Days Before 2023 Elections In Benue

Barely thirty-three (33) days before the 2023 general election, the Court of Appeal sitting in Makurdi on Monday ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct a fresh primary election in 11 out of the 23 local government areas of Benue State for the nomination of its gubernatorial candidate.The local governments affected are, Gboko, Gwer-

19-year-old Apprentice, Sekegh Aku Stabbed To Death By His Friend In Benue

A 19-year-old apprentice, Sekegh Aku, was allegedly stabbed to death by his 17-year-old friend in Benue State.The incident happened at Tomahar Street in the Gboko Local Government Area of the state after a minor argument between the deceased and the suspect identified as Torver Kunav. Speaking to the Punch , a relative of the deceased, Terwa
Benue Gov. Ortom Donates N10m, Bus To Church, Implore Christians On Voting For Good Leaders

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Sunday, donated the sum of 10 million Naira and a bus to the Victory Bible Church, Makurdi, to enable the Church acquire additional land for the expansion of its headquarters in the State capital.The Governor revealed this when he gave an exhortation during the dedication of the Church’s building and a than

Benue Gov Ortom Endorses Peter Obi, Says LP Presidential Candidate Can Deliver Nigeria In 2023

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has urged Nigerians to vote for the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in 2023.Ortom said Obi is the best person that can help deliver Nigeria from its challenges,He spoke while commending Obi for visiting camps of the Internally Displaced People, IDPs, in the State on Christmas day.Speaking i
Another Catholic Priest, Mark Ojotu Abducted By Gunmen In Benue

Another Catholic Priest and Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga in Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu has been abducted by unknown gunmen.The cleric was kidnapped on Thursday evening along Okpoga – Ojapo road along the Okpoga – Utonkon roadThe abduction of the Priest on that axis of the state which ha

Benue Police Arraigned Woman, Nguyemen Mtomga For Alleged Child Trafficking, & Theft

Benue State Police Command, yesterday, arraigned one Miss Nguyemen Mtomga before a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged abduction and child trafficking.The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Stella Ngbede, told the court that the case was received at Criminal Investigations Department, Makurdi, from the Divisional Police Headquarters, Ugba, Logo L

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Invade Benue Community; Kill Three (Photos)

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed three people at Adaka, a suburb of Makurdi, the Benue state capitalThe suspected herders invaded the community on Friday, December 16, and killed the people on the farm.It was gathered that the herders might have attacked the Adaka community to avenge the killing of their cows that strayed into people’

Crushed Papers And Not Cash Were Recovered From Discovered Sacks - Benue Police Spokesperson

The Benue state police command has offered more clarifications after a viral video alleged that money was recovered from stash of sacks found in Wadata Police Barracks in the state. The police command said the sacks contained crushed papers and not damaged naira notes. A video making the rounds on social media claims the Naira notes were hidden in
Bags Of Spoilt Naira Notes Running Into Billions Found Buried In Makurdi, Benue State

Members of the Economic and Financial Crime Commissions (EFCC) have uncovered several bags of spoilt Naira notes which were stashed away somewhere in Makurdi, Benue State.The revelation came in the wake of the new Naira notes redesigning by he central bank of Nigeria which means the old tender will no longer be valid from January 31st, 2023. This

Gunmen Reportedly Abduct Benue State Commissioner, Agbo Ode & Three Others

Benue State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Ekpe Ogbu alongside Honourable Agbo Ode, one of his in-laws and the driver have been abducted by gunmen on Sunday night, December 4, at about 8.45pm.According to reports, they were kidnapped along David Marks Farm, after Akpa Otobi while on their way from Otukpo to Utonkon in Ado Local Go
Benue Governor Ortom Debunks Sending Thugs To Assault Former LG Chairman

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has denied claim of sending thugs to attack Hon. Joseph Asawa, the immediate past Chairman of Ushongo local government area.In a statement released by Nathaniel Ikyur, his Chief Press Secretary, Ortom accused Asawa of seeking attention and trying to curry favour from the Presidential Candidate of the

Ex Deputy Rector Of Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo & Lecturer, Oche Shot Dead By Terrorists

A former Deputy Rector of the Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, and lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronics, Oche Enenche, was, weekend, shot dead by the criminal gangs tormenting motorists and commuters on the busy Otukpo-Eke-Ugbokolo-Otukpa highway.His murder came as the Information Officer of Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, o
Watch Moment Peter Obi Arrived For His Presidential Rally in Benue State With His Wife (Video)

Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, held a rally in Makurdi, Benue state’s capital, today, November 9.The former Governor of Anambra state kick-started a nationwide campaign last month in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital in the North-Central geopolitical zone.One of the highlights of the Labour Party presidential rally in Benue was Pete

Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Apologies Over Comment Against Fulani, Presidential Candidate, Atiku

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has pleaded for forgiveness over his recent comment against the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar.Governor Ortom, who was angered by the activities of the Fulani herdsmen in the state, had in reference to Atiku, said he would not support another Fulani president in the 2023
Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Two Persons, Injure Another In Benue

Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed two persons in Zongo Akiki, Makurdi Local Government Area in Benue State. Zongo Akiki is a community located along Nigeria Army School of Military Engineering , NASME, Northbank, Makurdi.It was the first herdsmen attack in the metropolitan council since gunmen launched a blistering attacks on Benue communities.The

Photos As Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue, Kill 18 Including Children

It was gathered that the suspected herders stormed Ukohol village during a market day and killed about 10 people before moving to nearby communities where they murdered 8 others.The chairman of the Guma local government, Mike Ubah who confirmed the incident on Friday, said several others were injured in the attack which occurred on Thursday.Ubah s

Fresh Attack On Benue Communities As Gunmen Killed Village Head, 7 Others

Fresh attacks on communities in Kebbi and Benue states in the last 24 hours have left eight people dead, including a village head.In the Kebbi attack, bandits invaded Tunga Rafin community in Aguie Local Government Area and Killed four persons including the village head.The incident occurred on Wednesday night leaving many others injured.According
PHOTOS: Peter Obi Visits Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Over Presidential Ambition

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has met with Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State over his presidential aspiration.Obi posted photos of his meeting with Ortom on his Twitter handle on Tuesday.He wrote: “My most sincere thanks to my dear friend and brother H.E @GovSamuelOrtom, for his graciousness, warm hospitality and f
Benue Govt Calls For Arrest Of Miyetti Allah Leaders Over Allegation Against Gov. Ortom

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has called for the arrest of leaders of the Fulani socio-cultural group known as Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over allegations that the governor is profiling Fulanis and confiscating their cattle for auction.The Fulani group had in a statement alleged that Ortom has been profiling their members in Benue State w
Benue Community Invaded By Suspected Fulani Herdsmen, Three Killed, Many Injured (Photos)

No fewer than three persons including a woman were killed by suspected Fulani herders at Tse Ikyem in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.Locals said that the herders invaded the community around 4 pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022, killing the three and injuring several others.A community leader, Joseph Anawah, who confirmed the attack, gave

Benue News, Photos and Videos

"I’m Ready To Sacrifice My Senatorial Ambition For Peter Obi To Win" – Benue Gov. Ortom

Court Stops PDP From Expelling Benue Gov, Ortom

Benue Gov. Ortom Publicly Endorses Peter Obi

Benue Gov, Ortom Urges Residents To Be Vigilant As Kidnappers Of Commissioner Are Arrested

How Armed Herders Kill Six, Raze Houses, Food Barns In Benue

Six Internet Fraudsters Arrested By Operatives Of EFCC In Benue State

Housewife And Son Remanded For Beating In-law To Death Over Meat In Benue

DPO, Mamud Abubakar Killed As Herdsmen Ambush Benue Police Station

Police Arrest Youths Who Burn 89-Year-Old Over Witchcraft In Benue

How Benue Woman Beats Husband’s 10Year Old Relative To Death Over Chin Chin

Another Set-back For APC As Guber Primaries Nullified 33 Days Before 2023 Elections In Benue

19-year-old Apprentice, Sekegh Aku Stabbed To Death By His Friend In Benue

Benue Gov. Ortom Donates N10m, Bus To Church, Implore Christians On Voting For Good Leaders

Benue Gov Ortom Endorses Peter Obi, Says LP Presidential Candidate Can Deliver Nigeria In 2023

Another Catholic Priest, Mark Ojotu Abducted By Gunmen In Benue

Benue Police Arraigned Woman, Nguyemen Mtomga For Alleged Child Trafficking, & Theft

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Invade Benue Community; Kill Three (Photos)

Crushed Papers And Not Cash Were Recovered From Discovered Sacks - Benue Police Spokesperson

Bags Of Spoilt Naira Notes Running Into Billions Found Buried In Makurdi, Benue State

Gunmen Reportedly Abduct Benue State Commissioner, Agbo Ode & Three Others

Benue Governor Ortom Debunks Sending Thugs To Assault Former LG Chairman

Ex Deputy Rector Of Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo & Lecturer, Oche Shot Dead By Terrorists

Watch Moment Peter Obi Arrived For His Presidential Rally in Benue State With His Wife (Video)

Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Apologies Over Comment Against Fulani, Presidential Candidate, Atiku

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Two Persons, Injure Another In Benue

Photos As Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue, Kill 18 Including Children

Fresh Attack On Benue Communities As Gunmen Killed Village Head, 7 Others

PHOTOS: Peter Obi Visits Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Over Presidential Ambition

Benue Govt Calls For Arrest Of Miyetti Allah Leaders Over Allegation Against Gov. Ortom

Benue Community Invaded By Suspected Fulani Herdsmen, Three Killed, Many Injured (Photos)

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