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Strip Atiku Of ‘Zege Mule U Tiv Title’, Benue Youths Demands

Strip Atiku Of ‘Zege Mule U Tiv Title’, Benue Youths Demands

October 19, 2022 4:12 am

A group under the auspices of the Benue Youth Forum (BYF), has called on the Tiv Traditional Council to immediately strip the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar of the ‘Zege Mule U Tiv’ title.

Mr. Terrence Kuanum who is BYF President, pointed out Atiku should be stripped of the title due to his support for Fulani herders attacking communities in Benue State.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Atiku had, while fielding questions during a presidential interactive session organized by Arewa Joint Committee held at Arewa House in Kaduna at the weekend, said he was ‘very …

Claims Of Soldiers Killing 70 In Benue Is False - Ortom

Claims Of Soldiers Killing 70 In Benue Is False – Ortom

April 10, 2021 2:01 am

The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has debunked claims by Shangev-Tiev Assembly that over 70 persons were killed in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state by the military.

Ortom also revealed that three of the weapons which were seized from the military by armed militia in Konshisha have been recovered.

The governor made the disclosures when he addressed journalists at the Government House in Makurdi on Friday over the reported tension in Konshisha area of the State.

Ortom went further to explain that eight persons including two bandits who had exchanged fire with the soldiers were caught and …

Nigeria

Nigeria Now Records More Mass Burial Than Celebration

February 2, 2020 1:10 pm

Benue State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Akpen Leva has lamented that the country now organises more burials than celebration.

Leva stated this on Sunday when he led Christians in the state to match round the premises of NKST, Lortyer in Makurdi, the state capital to protest incessant killings of Christians in the country.
The state CAN chairman who was addressing Christian adherents during the rally said Christians have lost faith in the Nigeria nation as nowhere is safe anymore.

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“There is more mass burial in the …

Agande

Ortom Appoints Ben Agande GM Benue Publishing Company

January 30, 2020 7:18 am
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has approved the appointment of Ben Agande as General Manager, Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation, BPPC, publishers of The Voice Newspaper.

A statement issued by Ortom’s Chief Press Secretary, Tever Akase said the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Ijohor had already issued a letter of appointment to the new BPPC General Manager, which takes effect from January 27, 2020.

Agande takes over from Philip Anza who has been redeployed as Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Commercial Enterprises.

Prior to his appointment, Agande held various positions among which are:

Senior Correspondent, Vanguard

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Herdsmen Shoot Gov. Ortom In Benue

January 27, 2020 1:54 pm
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has narrated how he narrowly escaped death after suspected herdsmen shot at him in his farm.

The Governor said he was shot while in his farm located along Makurdi – Naka road in Makurdi, Benue state capital.

Ortom, who spoke to journalists in Makurdi on Monday, reiterated his call for arrest and prosecution of the leadership of Meyitta Allah for allegedly instigating violence against farmers in the state.

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The Gov said, “I went my farm last week and the herdsmen

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Benue Upgrades State Colleges Of Education To Polytechnics

January 21, 2020 4:43 am

The Benue State Executive Council on Monday approved the conversion of Akawe Torkula College of Advanced and Professional Studies, ATCAPS, Makurdi to Akawe Torkula Polytechnic, ATP, Makurdi.

The Council made this known in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, James Agbo.

It also approved the conversion of Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture, Yandev, AOCAY, to Akperan Orshi Polytechnic, Yandev, AOPY, Yandev.

Agbo said Governor Samuel Ortom, who presided over the meeting gave the two approvals on Monday at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi.

According to the council, the decision to convert the

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Benue NASS Caucus Sends Strong Message To Akume

January 12, 2020 3:24 am
The Benue Caucus in the National Assembly, has charged the Minister of Special Duties, George Akume to tender an unreserved apology to the Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse.

The caucus gave the charge in condemnation of Akume’s recent allegation against the Tor Tiv which was branded as unacceptable.

THISDAY had reported Akume made scathing and derogatory statements against the Tor Tiv, accusing him of partisanship – (tor pati) meaning king of politics.

Akume allegedly castigated the church in Benue State, calling Pentecostal denominations (where the Tor Tiv fellowships) in particular as insignificant groups who have no electoral value.

Reacting to

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Akume Summoned For Insulting Tor Tiv, Churches In Benue

January 10, 2020 6:51 am
The Tiv Area Traditional Council has summoned the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, to appear before it over his alleged uncomplimentary and derogatory remarks against the Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse.

NAN had reported Akume made scathing and derogatory statements against the Tor Tiv, accusing him of partisanship – (tor pati) meaning king of politics.

Akume allegedly castigated the church in Benue State, calling Pentecostal denominations (where the Tor Tiv fellowships) in particular as insignificant groups who have no electoral value.

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Reacting in

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ICRC Donates Food Items To IDPs In Benue

December 15, 2019 11:22 am

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has donated food items to over 80,000 internally displaced persons in Guma and Makurdi local government areas of Benue State.

Also, the Committee is carrying out a livestock deworming campaign which has reached over 100,000 cattle and other small ruminants belonging to pastoralist communities affected by violence in Nasarawa state.

The assistance, according to Majid Bakhtiary,  Head of the ICRC sub-delegation in Jos, were provided to alleviate the suffering of people in the affected areas.

“The humanitarian situation here is difficult, and the ICRC helps the most vulnerable communities,” Bakhtiary said…

Police

Benue Police Arrest 15 Suspects, Recover Arms

December 5, 2019 1:45 pm
The Benue State Police Command says it has apprehended 15 suspects and recovered four rifles as well as 33 ammunitions within the last one week across the state.
Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue, CP Mukkadas Garba who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday stated that within the period under review, the Command has been
able to forestall criminal activities such as kidnapping, robbery, homicide among others. 
“As we approach the end of the year and festive period, Benue State Police Command wishes to assure the good people of Benue State that adequate security arrangements have been made to
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Police

Police In Benue Discover 3 Family Members Dead In A Room

November 22, 2019 5:23 pm
The Benue Police Command on Friday confirmed the discovery of three corpses belonging to one family in their room situated in North-Bank area of Makurdi metropolis.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the bizarre happening to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi, said investigations were ongoing to unravel the cause of death.

The PPRO also disclosed that a little girl was found in the room where the dead bodies were discovered completely unhurt but too small to give useful information.

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Perm Sec, Pregnant Wife, 2 Kids Burnt To Death In Benue

November 18, 2019 9:53 am
The Acting Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, Mr Seker Akaa, his pregnant wife and two kids were burnt to death in a fire incident in Makurdi early hours of Monday.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Benue, DSP Sewuese Anene confirmed the inferno to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi.

Anene said the fire started at about 2.40 a.m at Kwarafa Quaters, Makurdi.

NAN reports that three other flats were also burnt including the resident of Evangelist Daniel Unongo, Chaplain of Benue Government House, who is also Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Samuel

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