7 h. ago Alia Administration Launches State IDP Policy, Pledges Durable Solutions As Benue Moves From Relief To Recovery

In a move, civil society and humanitarian partners are hailing as a turning point for conflict and disaster affected communities, the Benue State Government on Tuesday formally launched its long awaited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Policy, a comprehensive framework intended to shift the state’s response from short-term relief to durable solutions that restore dignity, livelihoods […]

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7 h. ago Gov Alia Awards Scholarships To Children Of Fallen Heroes, Empowers Their Widows With Businesses To Mark Nigeria’s 65th Anniversary

His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on October 1 2025 awarded scholarships to children of fallen heroes in Benue State. The governor as promised to empower their widows with businesses to mark Nigeria”s 65th anniversary. The governor made this known at a lunch organized for families of fallen heros in the at the […]

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26 h. ago 2027: Lawyers Alert, FCDO move to strengthen local governance in Benue

Tribune Online 2027: Lawyers Alert, FCDO move to strengthen local governance in Benue Human rights and accountability organisation, Lawyers Alert, with the support of the Foreign, Commonwealth and 2027: Lawyers Alert, FCDO move to strengthen local governance in Benue Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Benue Govt. Flags Off IDP Policy, Offers Hope To Displaced Citizens

The Benue State Government has launched a new Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Policy, which it described as a historic step. The initiative is also seen as a source of renewed hope for citizens uprooted by violence and natural disasters. The policy was unveiled on Wednesday during an event held at the Government House in Makurdi. […] The post Benue Govt. Flags Off IDP Policy, Offers Hope To Displaced Citizens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Troops of OPWS foil bandits’ plans, recover weapons in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have continued to intensify aggressive operations against criminal elements in Benue State, recording yet another breakthrough in Katsina-Ala Local Government  (LG) of the state. The operations, conducted between 26 and 28 September, 2025, foiled plans by bandits and also resulted in the recovery of weapons, […] The post Troops of OPWS foil bandits’ plans, recover weapons in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue: Troops of OPWS foil bandits’ plans, recover weapons in Katsina

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have continued to intensify aggressive operations against criminal elements in Benue State, recording yet another breakthrough in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The operations, conducted between 26 and 28 September 2025, foiled plans by armed bandits and also resulted in the recovery […] The post Benue: Troops of OPWS foil bandits’ plans, recover weapons in Katsina-Ala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Troops, Police Launch Rescue Mission As Bandits Kidnap Worshippers In Benue

Armed men suspected to be bandits on Sunday evening abducted several members of a church travelling along the Makurdi–Naka Road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident in a post shared on his official X handle on Monday. According to Makama, sources revealed the attack occurred at […] The post Troops, Police Launch Rescue Mission As Bandits Kidnap Worshippers In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago OPWS troops rescue 2 kidnapped immigration officers in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued two kidnapped Immigration officers in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The Force Commander of OPWS, Major General Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu and made available […] The post OPWS troops rescue 2 kidnapped immigration officers in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Benue Gov. Alia to build Airport, export/import processing zone

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue state Government has disclosed plans to build an airport with three wings; International, Domestic and Cargo as well as an Export/Import Processing Zone in the state . Governor Alia said the airport would be built along Makurdi-Gboko road to ameliorate the sufferings of Benue people. Commissioner for Lands and Survey, […] The post Benue Gov. Alia to build Airport, export/import processing zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Atiku, Mark rare breeds in Nigeria’s politics – Prof Salifu, ex

By Cosmas Omegoh Former Secretary to Benue State Government, Prof. David Onu Salifu, has defended former vice president, Atiku Abubakar and former Senate president, David Mark, describing them as rare breeds in Nigeria’s politics. Salifu from the Department of Public Administration at the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, affirmed that the contributions of the duo […] The post Atiku, Mark rare breeds in Nigeria’s politics – Prof Salifu, ex-Benue SSG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Atiku, Mark rare breeds in Nigerian politics – Prof Salifu, Ex

By Cosmas Omegoh Former Secretary to Benue State Government, Prof David Onu Salifu, has defended former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, David Mark, describing them as rare breeds in Nigeria politics. Salifu spoke from the Department of Public Administration at Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, affirmed that the contributions of the duo […] The post Atiku, Mark rare breeds in Nigerian politics – Prof Salifu, Ex-Benue SSG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alleged N3.1b Fraud: Suswam’s Trial Stalled Over Failure To Begin Defence

  The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja was on Monday, September 22, 2025, stalled due to the defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswm, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial […]

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1 week ago Eight additional dead bodies recovered in deadly attack on police tactical team in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Eight additional dead bodies of security personnel have been recovered after suspected armed herdsmen and local militias launched a deadly attack on Police Tactical Teams at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State. Recall that on Friday, September 19, 2025, 11 security personnel drawn from the Police and State […] The post Eight additional dead bodies recovered in deadly attack on police tactical team in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue SUBEB boss, commissioner visit, assure school explosion victims

The Benue State government has declared its commitment to the wellbeing of pupils injured in school explosion. Executive Chairman, Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, gave the assurance when she led a team on a visit to pupils of LGEA Primary School, Ater in Ukum Local Government Area, who were involved […] The post Benue SUBEB boss, commissioner visit, assure school explosion victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police arrest 6 suspects over attack, killing of tactical team operatives in Benue

• IGP deploys additional tactical assets From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has  arrested six suspects over the attack and killings of six personnel of the Police Tactical Team by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government, Benue State. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin  Hundeyi, said […] The post Police arrest 6 suspects over attack, killing of tactical team operatives in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Search ongoing for eight missing security personnel in Benue — Katsina LG Chairman

Tribune Online Search ongoing for eight missing security personnel in Benue — Katsina LG Chairman Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, Shaku Justine, on Sunday said the search was still ongoing for eight missing security personnel ambushed by local bandits and armed herders in the area. Search ongoing for eight missing security personnel in Benue — Katsina LG Chairman Tribune Online

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1 week ago Oluremi Tinubu @65: A First Lady, a source of inspiration, pillar of support – Gov Alia

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has felicitated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marks her 65th birthday anniversary describing her as a source of inspiration, and a pillar support for many Nigerians. The Governor who also described the First Lady as a pillar […] The post Oluremi Tinubu @65: A First Lady, a source of inspiration, pillar of support – Gov Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue crisis: Police arrest six over attack on tactical team

Tribune Online Benue crisis: Police arrest six over attack on tactical team The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) High Command has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in an ongoing response operation in Benue State, following a deadly attack on Police Tactical Teams by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of the state. Benue crisis: Police arrest six over attack on tactical team Tribune Online

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1 week ago UBEC boss condoles with Benue over Ukum school fire incident

Tribune Online UBEC boss condoles with Benue over Ukum school fire incident The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, has expressed deep shock over the news of the unfortunate fire incident that occurred at LGEA Primary School, Ater, in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, UBEC boss condoles with Benue over Ukum school fire incident Tribune Online

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1 week ago Gunmen Kill 16 Security Personnel, Abduct Scores In Fresh Benue Attack

At least 16 security personnel have been reportedly killed by armed men suspected to be herdsmen and local bandits during a clearance operation at Agu community in Mbatyula/Mberev Council Ward of Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered from a local source, who simply identified himself as Denen, that the victims were […]

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