7 h. ago Reps summon Benue, Zamfara govs amid state assemblies’ takeover requests

The Federal House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned Dauda Dare, Governor of Zamfara and Hyacinth Alia, Governor read more Reps summon Benue, Zamfara govs amid state assemblies’ takeover requests

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8 d. ago Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state of their safety amidst ongoing security concerns in northern Nigeria. In a statement made on Friday through the Commissioner for Youth, Sports Development, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, the governor emphasised that his administration is taking measures […] The post Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Benue: Alia appoints 2Face TA on entertainment, community outreach

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has appointed Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2face as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Governor Alia made the appointment yesterday when Mr Idibia paid him a sympathy visit at the Government House, Makurdi. The governor, who described 2Face as a worthy ambassador of […] The post Benue: Alia appoints 2Face TA on entertainment, community outreach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Killings: “We Need FG’s Help, Not State Of Emergency” – Gov Alia Cries Out

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has called on President Bola Tinubu’s government over the rising case of insecurity affecting the state. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview with Arise TV, Governor Alia said that the security issues in the state is not beyond his control, but needs more help from the federal government to end […] The post Benue Killings: “We Need FG’s Help, Not State Of Emergency” – Gov Alia Cries Out appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Governor Appoints 2Baba As Technical Adviser On Entertainment

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has named renowned Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, as the Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during the musician’s visit to the Government House, expressing appreciation to 2Face for backing his 2027 ambition. He added that the popular singer […] The post Benue Governor Appoints 2Baba As Technical Adviser On Entertainment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Killer Herdsmen Rampaging Benue Are From Mali, Not Nigerians” – Gov Alia

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has claimed that the perpetrators of recent attacks in the state are not Nigerian Fulani herders, but armed foreigners, particularly from Mali. Speaking with journalist on Wednesday, the governor stated that the language and physical features of the attackers differ significantly from that of local herders in Nigeria. He emphasised […] The post “Killer Herdsmen Rampaging Benue Are From Mali, Not Nigerians” – Gov Alia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia

Benue Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has said that the state needs help amid the killings by bandits, not a state of emergency declaration. Alia, who was featured as a guest on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Wednesday, clarified that while the insecurity in Benue was not too much for him to handle, the […] The post Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC

The former Chairman, Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, and APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has raised alarm over what he described as a coordinated attempt to use the judiciary to destabilize the government of Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, through questionable rulings by […] The post Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Warns Against Politicising Killings As Death Toll Hits 72 In Benue Attacks

The Federal Government has warned those it described as political jobbers against taking advantage of the killings in Benue and other parts of the country as a ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is even as the Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia disclosed that the death toll from the recent attacks by herdsmen […]

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1 week ago Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja  and Tony Osauzo, Benin Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated Christians in the state and across the country on the celebration of Easter, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love and unity exemplified by the death and resurrection of […] The post Easter: Alia, Okpebholo, CAN, northern senators preach forgiveness, faith, resilience, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Alia Warns Residents, Security Forces To Stay Alert As Death Toll Rises In Benue

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a directive to all residents and security agencies to remain on high alert in response to the escalating insecurity across the state. In recent weeks, the Otukpo, Kwande, and Sankera regions—comprising Logo, Ukum, and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas have witnessed a surge in violent attacks, allegedly carried […] The post Gov Alia Warns Residents, Security Forces To Stay Alert As Death Toll Rises In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue villagers reject governor Alia in a viral video as death toll hits 55

A viral video has surfaced on the social media showing enraged villagers in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State read more Benue villagers reject governor Alia in a viral video as death toll hits 55

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1 week ago “Something Drastic Has to Come to Play” – Alia Cries Out After Benue Killings

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appealed for immediate intervention from the Federal Government following a deadly series of attacks on rural communities in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas. The tragic events, which took place on Friday, saw over 50 individuals killed and many others injured in what has been described as one of […] The post “Something Drastic Has to Come to Play” – Alia Cries Out After Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Easter: Gov Alia celebrates with Christians, preaches love, forgiveness

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia is celebrating with Christians in the state and across the country for commemorating another Easter, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind. The governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Tersoo Kula, said Christ’s sacrifice […] The post Easter: Gov Alia celebrates with Christians, preaches love, forgiveness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue killings: Alia sends SOS to FG as death toll rises to 56

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi The death toll in the latest killings in Ukum and Logo local government areas of Benue State has risen to 56, the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has confirmed. The governor yesterday visited the affected LGAs for an on-the-spot assessment of the recent attacks on the people and commiserated with […] The post Benue killings: Alia sends SOS to FG as death toll rises to 56 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi Community, in Otupko Local Government Area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night’s attack on Otobi has risen to 11, […] The post Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alia’s ban on Benue visits, IDP camps draws fire, blocks Obi’s aid

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Controversies have continued to trail the statement from the Benue State government in which the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, banned unscheduled visits to the state as well as the IDP camps. Since the statement hit the media, the Governor has been tongue-lashed by many residents and concerned citizens who accused […] The post Alia’s ban on Benue visits, IDP camps draws fire, blocks Obi’s aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi community in Otupko local government area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night attack on Otobi community has risen to […] The post Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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