3 h. ago Governor Alia Appoints 23 Coordinators To Strengthen APC Presence Across Benue LGAs

  Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has appointed 23 coordinators, including former House of Representatives member Francis Agbo, to oversee affairs in the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The announcement was made on Sunday, during an expanded caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Makurdi. The initiative aims to promote grassroots […] The post Governor Alia Appoints 23 Coordinators To Strengthen APC Presence Across Benue LGAs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Alia, Ortom Clash Over ₦100bn Loan Approved By Benue Assembly

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and his predecessor, Samuel Ortom, on Sunday traded words over the ₦100 billion loan recently approved by the State House of Assembly. During an emergency plenary held last Friday, the House granted approval for Governor Alia’s request to secure a ₦100 billion loan aimed at financing key infrastructural projects across […] The post Alia, Ortom Clash Over ₦100bn Loan Approved By Benue Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Benue Debt: Ortom, Alia’s Camps Clash Over N7.4bn Monthly Repayment

A fresh confrontation emerged on Sunday, between camps loyal to former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, and his successor, Hyacinth Alia, over the state’s debt levels and alleged inconsistencies in government financial disclosures. Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, managing director of the Benue Investments and Property Company (BIPC), revealed in a public statement that the Alia administration […] The post Benue Debt: Ortom, Alia’s Camps Clash Over N7.4bn Monthly Repayment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Benue: TUDA petitions Tinubu, Alia over recent killings in Jato

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Turan Development Association (TUDA) has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Benue state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia over the recent killings of five innocent citizens of Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, demanding urgent national attention, accountability, and justice. Recall that some citizens of Kwande LGA, including […] The post Benue: TUDA petitions Tinubu, Alia over recent killings in Jato-Aka, calls for justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Humanitarian Crisis: How Gov Alia made Benue a state of interest for UN

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Director General (DG) Bureau for International Corporation and Development, (BICD), Dr Leo-Angelo Viashima said in a bid to tackle the humanitarian crisis in the state, the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has built trust in the the international community repositioning Benue State as “a State of interest for United […] The post Humanitarian Crisis: How Gov Alia made Benue a state of interest for UN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Gov. Alia to build Airport, export/import processing zone

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue state Government has disclosed plans to build an airport with three wings; International, Domestic and Cargo as well as an Export/Import Processing Zone in the state . Governor Alia said the airport would be built along Makurdi-Gboko road to ameliorate the sufferings of Benue people. Commissioner for Lands and Survey, […] The post Benue Gov. Alia to build Airport, export/import processing zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Ganduje, Barau, others vow to strengthen APC for Tinubu in Kano

Tribune Online 2027: Ganduje, Barau, others vow to strengthen APC for Tinubu in Kano Ahead of the next general elections, chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have resolved to work as a united political family to boost the party’s chances in the North-West state and dislodge the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). 2027: Ganduje, Barau, others vow to strengthen APC for Tinubu in Kano Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Oluremi Tinubu @65: A First Lady, a source of inspiration, pillar of support – Gov Alia

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has felicitated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marks her 65th birthday anniversary describing her as a source of inspiration, and a pillar support for many Nigerians. The Governor who also described the First Lady as a pillar […] The post Oluremi Tinubu @65: A First Lady, a source of inspiration, pillar of support – Gov Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago SGF’s kinsmen applaud Alia’s inclusive style of leadership, urges more support

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A group operating under the auspices of Ior-Ijemgbagh Development Association has called on the people of Benue state, particularly, the Jemgbagh people to continue to support the State Governor, Hyacinth Alia to enable him deliver democracy dividends to the people. The Jemgbagh intermediate area comprises of of Gboko, Buruku, and Tarka […] The post SGF’s kinsmen applaud Alia’s inclusive style of leadership, urges more support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago JONAPWD hails Gov Alia for signing Disability Law, calls for Disability Commission

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Benue State Chapter, has expressed profound gratitude to the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia for signing the Disability Act into law. Chairman of the association, Mr. Onah Adeyi gave this appreciation while briefing newsmen in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Adenyi described […] The post JONAPWD hails Gov Alia for signing Disability Law, calls for Disability Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Succour for Widows: Gov. Alia gifts N380m to wives of fallen security personnel

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi If tears of joy are shed from overwhelming feeling of happiness, elation and gratitude, wives and family members of fallen security personnel in Benue State had a fair share of it recently. On September 6, 2025, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, invited to Government House, Makurdi, wives and families […] The post Succour for Widows: Gov. Alia gifts N380m to wives of fallen security personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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