15 h. ago Former SEMA boss, Shior faults Governor Alia’s claims on Benue IDPs data 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Immediate past Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Emmanuel Shior has faulted the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia over his claims on lack of data on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Shior, in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi on […] The post Former SEMA boss, Shior faults Governor Alia’s claims on Benue IDPs data  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes

Comrade Daniel Onjeh, APC candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, has urged the people of Benue State to unite against rising insecurity and support Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. Emphasizing that insecurity thrives in division, Onjeh urged the people of Benue, especially the Idomas, to remain steadfast in their support for the Alia administration. In a […] The post Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Benue govt slams debt profile claims as lies by “bitter exiles”

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Government has dismissed recent reports claiming the state’s debt rose from ₦122.5 billion to ₦187.5 billion between September and December 2024, calling these claims false. Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, made this clear in a statement released to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. He […] The post Benue govt slams debt profile claims as lies by “bitter exiles” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Ogun 2025: Benue Governor Receives Torch Of Unity For Participation

In a symbolic ceremony held at Government House Makurdi yesterday, the Benue State governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, represented by the deputy governor, Barrister Sam Ode, received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled for Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025. He received the symbolic torch […]

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1 week ago Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South

Tribune Online Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South The group has expressed disappointment in the silence of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and Deputy Governor Sam Odeh, particularly as the latter hails from the affected region. Idoma diaspora group laments continued killings in Benue South Tribune Online

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1 week ago Revitalisation Of McCarthy Stadium Will Elevate Sports In Benue, Says Commissioner

The Commissioner for Sports, Youth, and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange, has announced that the significant investment in sports infrastructure by Governor Hyacinth Alia will soon restore Benue State’s prominence in sporting activities again. During an inspection of the ongoing renovations at McCarthy Stadium, Ikyange revealed that the governor has increased the budget for sports and youth […]

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2 w. ago You have shown Benue considerable love, Alia hails Tinubu at 73

The Governor, Benue State, Hyacinth Alia on Saturday joined millions of Nigerians and world leaders to celebrate President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday anniversary. Alia, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Saturday in Makurdi, appreciated God for the gift of life and the strength granted to the President. Read More

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2 w. ago Governor Alia appoints Henry Ojobo as Benue polytechnic Rector

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has approved the appointment of Arch. Dr. Henry Ojobo, as the substantive Rector of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, for a single tenure of five years, effective from April 1, 2025. Dr. Ojobo, a highly respected academic, urban planner, and environmental sustainability expert, brings over 20 years of experience in architectural education, […] The post Governor Alia appoints Henry Ojobo as Benue polytechnic Rector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Call for emergency rule in Benue, display of political opportunism – Alia

The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor. Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre Read More

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