10 h. ago Benue Assembly Okays Governor Alia’s Request For 10 Additional Special Advisers

The Benue State House of Assembly has approved Governor Hyacinth Alia’s request to appoint 10 additional Special Advisers. The approval, granted during plenary on Thursday, gave the governor the permission to expand his advisory team just days after he announced a fresh round of key appointments across strategic offices and statutory boards. Lawmakers said the […]

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58 h. ago Prison Congestion: Governor Eno Okays Recruitment Of 1,000 Judicial Workers

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the immediate recruitment of 1,000 additional staff into the State judiciary for quick dispensation of justice. Governor Eno announced the approval at a thanksgiving forum in Uyo, the State capital to usher in the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the State Judiciary. He explained that hiring additional […]

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6 d. ago Benue LG Boss Suspends Legislature Indefinitely As Counsellors Petition Assembly

Leader of the council, Philip Anya in a petition written to the state assembly said that the council chairman suspended the legistive business on insecurity. The post Benue LG Boss Suspends Legislature Indefinitely As Counsellors Petition Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The legislative council, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA), of Benue State has petitioned the 10th State Assembly, accusing the council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, of suspending legislative business on what it described as ‘frivolities’. Leader of the legislative council, Philip Anya, in a petition signed by the Secretary to the LG, Simon […] The post Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: 10th Assembly will thrive under Speaker Emberga – Deputy Speaker

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Chief Mrs Lami Danladi-Ogenyi, has stated that the 10th Assembly will thrive under the leadership of the new Speaker, Hon. Alfred Emberga. The Deputy Speaker, and member representing Ado State Constituency, made this declaration while speaking to newsmen in her office […] The post Benue: 10th Assembly will thrive under Speaker Emberga – Deputy Speaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Your PVC, tool to return Gov Alia — Benue lawmaker tells constituents

Tribune Online 2027: Your PVC, tool to return Gov Alia — Benue lawmaker tells constituents The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Mrs Lami Danladi-Ogenyi, has called on Benue residents to come out en masse to register in 2027: Your PVC, tool to return Gov Alia — Benue lawmaker tells constituents Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Executive overreach silences Benue assembly as speaker ousted in power play

The resignation of Aondona Dajoh as Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly has sent shockwaves through the political read more Executive overreach silences Benue assembly as speaker ousted in power play

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Benue Assembly Suspends Dajoh Days After Resignation As Speaker

Aondona Dajoh, who resigned as Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday, was suspended for three months. The post JUST IN: Benue Assembly Suspends Dajoh Days After Resignation As Speaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Benue Assembly Suspends Dajoh Days After Resignation As Speaker

Aondona Dajoh, who resigned as Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday, was suspended for three months. The post Benue Assembly Suspends Dajoh Days After Resignation As Speaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Dajoh Resigned As Speaker On Personal Grounds, Gov. Alia Not Involved – Benue Assembly Clarifies

The Benue State House of Assembly has clarified that the resignation of its former Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, was a personal choice and not influenced by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The clarification came on Monday, during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where the Assembly’s spokesperson, Elias Audu, dismissed speculation of political coercion. “If the […] The post Dajoh Resigned As Speaker On Personal Grounds, Gov. Alia Not Involved – Benue Assembly Clarifies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Speaker’s Resignation: Gov Alia Can’t Control Benue Lawmakers, Says Assembly Spokesman

Aondona Dajoh tendered his resignation in a letter on Sunday, following the rejection of commissioner nominees proposed by the governor. The post Speaker’s Resignation: Gov Alia Can’t Control Benue Lawmakers, Says Assembly Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Dajoh suspects impeachment, resigns as Benue Assembly speaker

…as Alfred, suspended deputy chief whip, emerges speaker Having suspected impeachment move by the lawmakers loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia, read more Dajoh suspects impeachment, resigns as Benue Assembly speaker

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3 w. ago Benue Speaker Dajoh ‘Removed’ For Rejecting Tor Tiv, Alia’s Nominee – Journalist

The immediate-past Speaker of Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, was forced to resign his position for presiding over the House session where the nomination of a Commissioner-nominee, Prof. Yangien Ornguga, was rejected. This was disclosed by a Lagos-based journalist and former spokesman to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Ismail Omipidan, on […]

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3 w. ago Benue assembly: Suspended Emberga emerges speaker, Dajoh resigns

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The power play and intrigues in the Benue State House of Assembly took a dramatic turn yesterday as Speaker Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh resigned his position and was immediately replaced by Alfred Emberga. Emberga was one of the four members suspended last Friday by Dajoh. In a handwritten letter addressed to the […] The post Benue assembly: Suspended Emberga emerges speaker, Dajoh resigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alfred Emberga Sworn In As Benue Assembly Speaker Following Dajoh’s Resignation

Hon. Alfred Emberga has officially taken the oath of office as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Sunday, following the resignation of the former Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, earlier in the day. Emberga’s ascension to the leadership position comes at a crucial time for the Benue […] The post Alfred Emberga Sworn In As Benue Assembly Speaker Following Dajoh’s Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Assembly: Alfred Emberga emerges Speaker as Aondona Dajoh resigns

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In a fleet of drama, the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, (BSHA), Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh has resigned his position as the Speaker. This is just as the House of Assembly, on Sunday, have quickly elected Hon Alfred Emberga to replace him as the new speaker. The new speaker […] The post Benue Assembly: Alfred Emberga emerges Speaker as Aondona Dajoh resigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Benue Assembly Speaker Resigns, Lawmakers Pick Berger As Replacement

The Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, said his resignation was done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. The post UPDATED: Benue Assembly Speaker Resigns, Lawmakers Pick Berger As Replacement appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Benue Speaker Presents Official Vehicles To Assembly Members

The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh, has presented official vehicles to members of the Assembly to enhance their legislative responsibilities. The Clerk of the House, John Hwande, also benefited from the gesture during the brief ceremony held at the Assembly complex in Makurdi. Following the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, […] The post Benue Speaker Presents Official Vehicles To Assembly Members appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Assembly Suspends 4 Legislators Over Alleged Incitement

Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four legislators for three months over alleged conspiracy and attempting to cause chaos in the House. Those suspended include Alfred Aondoaver Emberga of Makurdi North Constituency, Shimawua Emmanuel Kyan Constituency, Cyril Ikong Oju 2 Constituency and Abu Umoru of Apa constituency. The speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh, gave the approval […]

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3 w. ago Gov Alia Has No Hand In Any Attempt To Remove Benue Speaker — CPS

Benue State government has debunked speculations making the round on social media on the alleged plot by Governor Hyacinth Alia to impeach the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, in a Statement on Friday, said the governor was not aware of, and […]

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