57 h. ago Criminal elements threatening peace in Agatu, Benue MACBAN chairman alleges

Tribune Online Criminal elements threatening peace in Agatu, Benue MACBAN chairman alleges The Benue State Chairman of the Miyeitti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Risku Muhammed, has raised the alarm over criminal elements in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) frustrating the peace in the area. Criminal elements threatening peace in Agatu, Benue MACBAN chairman alleges Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Benue monarch commends UNICEF on campaign against open defecation

Tribune Online Benue monarch commends UNICEF on campaign against open defecation The monarch called on his subjects to adopt the use of toilets and put an end to all forms of open defecation in the community. Benue monarch commends UNICEF on campaign against open defecation Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Benue Assembly heads to Supreme Court over removal of Chief Judge

Tribune Online Benue Assembly heads to Supreme Court over removal of Chief Judge The majority leader further explained that after the tongue - lashing of the Benue State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives, on Wednesday 26th March, 2025 passed for a second Reading Benue Assembly heads to Supreme Court over removal of Chief Judge Tribune Online

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1 week ago FG interested in Benue livestock development project — Minister

Tribune Online FG interested in Benue livestock development project — Minister The minister stated that the trajectory for sustainable economic development of the state was in place and urged the state government to leverage it by reawakening the livestock sector. FG interested in Benue livestock development project — Minister Tribune Online

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1 week ago Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack

Tribune Online Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have killed five people, including two soldiers, in a renewed attack on two Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue: Fire destroys properties worth millions at Wurukum rice mill market

Tribune Online Benue: Fire destroys properties worth millions at Wurukum rice mill market Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed by a fire that gutted the popular rice mill market at Wurukum in Makurdi in the early hours of Monday. Benue: Fire destroys properties worth millions at Wurukum rice mill market Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue Chief’s removal stands, relocation of tribunal to Abuja illegal – Ameh Ebute

Former President of the Nigerian Senate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ameh Ebute, has affirmed that the removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, by the resolution of the Benue State House of Assembly, remains valid. He insisted that Justice Ikpambese no longer has the legal authority […] The post Benue Chief’s removal stands, relocation of tribunal to Abuja illegal – Ameh Ebute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago No member of Benue civil protection guards killed in Naka attack – Security Adviser

Tribune Online No member of Benue civil protection guards killed in Naka attack – Security Adviser ... which later sparked violent protest leading to the burning of the local government secretariat, the palace of Ter Nagi and other individuals' properties. No member of Benue civil protection guards killed in Naka attack – Security Adviser Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Court orders Benue LG election petition tribunal to hold in Abuja

Tribune Online Court orders Benue LG election petition tribunal to hold in Abuja The High Court sitting in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division has restrained the Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal and Appeal Tribunal from relocating to Makurdi. Court orders Benue LG election petition tribunal to hold in Abuja Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue APC stakeholders urged to shun personal interests, form formidable force

Tribune Online Benue APC stakeholders urged to shun personal interests, form formidable force A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Mr. Olofu Charles, has emphasized the need for all party stakeholders in the state to shun personal interests and form a formidable force that would pave the way for the APC to gain more members from opposition parties. According to him, unnecessary political […] Benue APC stakeholders urged to shun personal interests, form formidable force Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue APC chieftain calls for unity, warns against political infighting

Tribune Online Benue APC chieftain calls for unity, warns against political infighting A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Mr. Olofu Charles, has emphasized the need for all party stakeholders in the state to set aside personal interests and create a united front that will enable the APC to attract more members from opposition parties. Benue APC chieftain calls for unity, warns against political infighting Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Youth group commends military operation against militia in Benue

Tribune Online Youth group commends military operation against militia in Benue The Sankera Patriotic Youth Vanguard (SPYV) has risen in defence of Operation Whirl Stroke, saying its kinetic actions within the Sankera general area of Benue have continued to record appreciable gains, as seen in the massive arrest and killing of violent extremists terrorising the people. While commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), […] Youth group commends military operation against militia in Benue Tribune Online

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3 w. ago LG poll: Protesters call for relocation of tribunal to Benue

Protesters stormed the Nigerian Bar Association House in Abuja on Monday, demanding the immediate relocation of the Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal back to the state. The demonstrators also insisted that no lawyer should represent any petitioner or respondent if the tribunal continues to sit in Abuja instead of Benue. Meanwhile, the tribunal Read More

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3 w. ago Benue Tribunal Adjourns As Protesters Besiege NBA Headquarters In Abuja

Protesters Monday morning besieged the Headquarters of the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja demanding the relocation of Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal to Abuja after a court order. The protest came following a court order from the Federal High Court in Makurdi on Friday, March 7 restraining the Benue Local Government Election Petition […]

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3 w. ago Benue judicial crisis: Tussle for power, control of state resources responsible – Onjeh

Tells NJC to avoid playing to the gallery   Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Benue State, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has condemned the directive issued on 4th March 2025, by the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese, which relocated all Local Government Election Petition Tribunals and the Appeal Tribunal from […] The post Benue judicial crisis: Tussle for power, control of state resources responsible – Onjeh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago APC support group asks Tinubu, CJN, to wade into Benue crisis

Tribune Online APC support group asks Tinubu, CJN, to wade into Benue crisis The Forum of All Progressives Congress Support Groups has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria to use his good offices and intervene in the handling of a subsisting case before the Benue State Local Government Elections Petition Tribunal. APC support group asks Tinubu, CJN, to wade into Benue crisis Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PTAN demands immediate rescue of four kidnapped Benue female students

Tribune Online PTAN demands immediate rescue of four kidnapped Benue female students PARENTS have expressed worry over the recent abduction of four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (formerly Federal University of Agriculture), Makurdi, Benue State, by the gunmen.  The national president of the Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (PTAN), Danuma Haruna, condemned the act, demanding the immediate rescue of the students from their abductors. The four […] PTAN demands immediate rescue of four kidnapped Benue female students Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Benue CJ relocates LG election petition tribunal to Abuja

Tribune Online Insecurity: Benue CJ relocates LG election petition tribunal to Abuja Benue State Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpembese, has directed the relocation of the Local Government Election Petition Tribunals to Abuja with immediate effect. Insecurity: Benue CJ relocates LG election petition tribunal to Abuja Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Stay away from LG election tribunal venues, Benue gov tells residents

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has directed residents to stay away from the venues of the ongoing local government election petition tribunals in Makurdi, Gboko, and Otukpo, citing security concerns. The directive, issued through the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, aims to ensure the safety of judges, lawyers, petitioners, and witnesses involved in the Read More

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4 w. ago Steer clear of LG election petition tribunal venue, Benue gov warns residents

Tribune Online Steer clear of LG election petition tribunal venue, Benue gov warns residents Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has directed that only individuals with a legitimate assignment at the Local Government Election Petition Tribunal be allowed access to the venue. The tribunal proceedings are taking place in Makurdi, Gboko, and Otukpo. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kula Tersoo, […] Steer clear of LG election petition tribunal venue, Benue gov warns residents Tribune Online

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