8 d. ago Tinubu Should Be Worried About Growing Coalition – Former Benue Gov

Former Benue State governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Gabriel Suswam, has warned President Bola Tinubu and ruling All Progressive Congress that growing coalition group could be a threat in 20227 election. Suswam added that President Tinubu should be worried over regrouping of political giants coming together to form alliance against him. Speaking […] The post Tinubu Should Be Worried About Growing Coalition – Former Benue Gov appeared first on Information 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 Benue Governor’s Aide in EFCC net over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

Operatives of EFCC in Makurdi have arrested Mkor Aondona, Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning. read more Benue Governor’s Aide in EFCC net over alleged sextortion, cyberbullying

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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 Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for keeping the country safe amid killings of innocent citizens across the country. President Tinubu also mandated the country’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to go after those behind the murder of villagers in Benue State. The former governor of Lagos State led […] The post Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected appeared first on Information 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 govt mobilises support groups to give ‘rousing welcome’ to Tinubu

Tribune Online Benue govt mobilises support groups to give ‘rousing welcome’ to Tinubu Ngutswen also conveyed the Governor’s gratitude Benue govt mobilises support groups to give ‘rousing welcome’ to Tinubu Tribune Online

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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 Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu In a compelling press statement, Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and former governor of Benue state has condemned the recent killings in Yelewata and other affected communities, describing them as “senseless acts of violence” and “a direct challenge to the peace and stability of our nation.” Speaking […] The post Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings 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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