10 h. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia said the killing of two Kano indigenes, Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad, in the state is barbaric and unacceptable. The governor condemned the killing, which occurred in Agan settlement in Makurdi, in a Tuesday statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. […] The post Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Mr. Mkor Aondona, indefinitely. In a Sunday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the suspension takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Aondona was suspended following his arrest by […] The post Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Gov Alia Suspends Top Aide Aondona Over ‘Sextortion, Cyberbullying’ Scandal

Benue State governor, Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of Dr. Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. In a press statement by the Chief Press […]

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1 week ago Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue state, Chief Samuel Ortom has advised the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to adopt the security roadmap that President Bola Tinubu personally crafted for him in solving the security challenges in the state. Chief Ortom made this call in a statement signed by his Media […] The post Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2 correctional officers suspended for aiding inmate acquire passport

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Government has suspended two correctional personnel for aiding a convicted inmate to acquire a passport while in custody. Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Umar Abubakar announced the suspension of the unnamed officers in a Saturday statement. It was learnt that a probe has been launched to […] The post 2 correctional officers suspended for aiding inmate acquire passport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students

Dr. Mkor Aondona, a Special Adviser to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Documentation, Research, and Planning, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegations of sextortion and cyberbullying. The arrest, which took place on Friday in Makurdi, followed multiple complaints from female students accusing Aondona of sexual […] The post EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges

BIPC boss buries father From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has called for unity of purpose to overcome the challenges bedevilling the state. Governor Alia made this statement on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tse Antor, Mbaduku in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, during the burial of Pa […] The post Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EFCC Arrests Benue Gov’s Top Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyberbullying. EFCC said Dr. Aondona was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, […]

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1 week ago Benue governor’s aide arrested for alleged sextortion in job recruitment

By Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr Mkor Aondona, for alleged sextortion and cyber bullying. He was arrested on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Makurdi following […] The post Benue governor’s aide arrested for alleged sextortion in job recruitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has faced criticism for promoting eye service after a viral video showed citizens cleaning roadside bushes ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday. In a video circulating on social media, people were seen using machetes to trim overgrown vegetation along a major road, with the […] The post Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has spoken about the modus operandi of the terrorists and bandits behind the mass killings in the state, saying they employ guerrilla tactics. Alia, who appeared on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday, stated that the situation in Benue has become more challenging. He disclosed that […] The post Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Armed Herders Attacking Benue Didn’t Come With Cattle – Gov Alia

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the recent killings in the state were perpetrated by armed herders who came to the state without cattle. On June 14, over 100 people were killed by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in the Guma local government area of the state. By Sunday, the […]

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2 w. ago Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state

Tribune Online Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state •Tinubu to visit tomorrow•17 Benue LGAs were under siege, now reduced to six —Governor Alia•We can’t continue to be silent —Sultan of Sokoto•Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity, character, compassion —Obi•Mark, ACF, MBF, CAN, Ohanaeze, others react THERE were more outrages across the country on Monday as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher […] Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state Tribune Online

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2 w. ago “Foreign Militants, Not Herders, Responsible For Benue Massacres” – Gov Alia

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has revealed that foreign terrorists, not just herders, are responsible for the wave of brutal killings sweeping through the state. Speaking with news men on Monday, the governor warned that the violence has escalated beyond farmer-herder conflicts. “These attackers are not just herders. They are heavily armed, they move without […] The post “Foreign Militants, Not Herders, Responsible For Benue Massacres” – Gov Alia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue massacre an attack on Nigeria’s sovereignty – Egbetokun

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed to ensure that the perpetrators of the recent Benue massacre face justice, describing the killings as an attack on the sovereignty and integrity of Nigeria. Egbetokun made this pledge during a visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia at Government House, Makurdi, on […] The post Benue massacre an attack on Nigeria’s sovereignty – Egbetokun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has blamed a wave of deadly attacks in the state on armed herders entering communities read more Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

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2 w. ago Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned, in the strongest terms, the attacks and massacre of innocent citizens at Yelwata by suspected criminal herders, stating that nothing should warrant the taking of lives. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the Deputy […] The post Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest

Tribune Online Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest “This letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary, effective today, June 14, 2025... Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest Tribune Online

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