Benue State Government says no deaths from Lassa fever have been recorded in the last 11 days, despite a rise in suspected infections. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this while briefing journalists, noting that suspected cases have increased to 383, with 47 confirmed infections so far. He added that…
A Benue social media user, sunny Attah, popularly known as MOG, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges including cyberstalking, defamation, and malicious falsehood against Benue House of Representatives Member, Philip Agbese. Attah was arraigned Monday, on a four-count charge accusing him of…
In a renewed push to stem insecurity and restore stability in troubled border communities, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State and governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State have assured displaced residents in southern Taraba of strengthened security presence, immediate relief assistance, and sustained government support to facilitate their safe return to their ancestral homes. The…
Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. This was contained in a letter dated February 4 and addressed to the Chairman of the Mbagber Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of the state. The former governor cited the unending internal crisis rocking the opposition party as the…
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, attached to the 13 Police Mobile Force, Makurdi, was among the five persons killed during a violent attack by gunmen on Abande community in Kwande Local Government Area of the state. The confirmation was made by the Police Public Relations Officer,…
The Benue State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Solid Minerals has suspended all consultants and contractors involved in land planning and survey across the state, citing widespread irregularities and illegal activities. The decision was announced by the Commissioner, Rev. Frederick Ikyaan, during a meeting with leaders of the Ugondo Community at the residence of District…
At least seven fresh suspected cases of Lassa fever have emerged in Benue State, intensifying public concern over a potential wider outbreak of the viral illness. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Asema Msuega, confirmed the development during a briefing with journalists in Makurdi, explaining that samples from the affected individuals have been taken and dispatched for…
Benue Links, the state-owned transport company, has reported the rescue of 19 minors who were victims of trafficking within the last fortnight. The firm’s General Manager, Comrade Alexander Fanafa, revealed the development while briefing journalists in Makurdi over the weekend. Fanafa, outlining the company’s recent achievements, reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with key government agencies…
The chairman of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, James Melvin Ejeh, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to vacate all farmlands. The directive was issued by Ejeh during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the council secretariat in Obagaji. The meeting brought together traditional rulers, Fulani community…
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has signed the 2025 budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and the Digital Economy, estimated at N550,112,988,930.45, into law. Recall that the Benue State House of Assembly had earlier, on Monday, December 30, 2024, passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law during a plenary session presided over…