Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended Mr Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning. This follows his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The embattled aide was reportedly picked up over … Continue reading Benue Governor Alia suspends special adviser accused of sextortion, blackmail
Big Brother Naija star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya, has come under heavy criticism after launching a donation campaign to support victims of the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State. According to AGS NEWS, the reality TV star appealed to Nigerians … Continue reading BBNaija Star Kiddwaya Faces Backlash for Seeking Public Donations for Benue Victims
AGS NEWS – The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the recent massacre in Yelwata community, Benue State, where over 200 people were reportedly killed. Describing the attack as “mindless” and an act of terror, Egbetokun said … Continue reading IG condemns Benue killings, says attacks threat to National sovereignty
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, arrived in Benue State on Monday for an on-the-ground assessment of the escalating security crisis following a spate of deadly attacks that have claimed dozens of lives and forced hundreds to flee their … Continue reading IGP Egbetokun Visits Benue Over Renewed Killings
AGS NEWS – Renowned Nigerian rapper and music executive Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI, has publicly condemned the recent spate of killings in Benue State, expressing heartfelt sorrow and calling for an end to the long-running cycle of violence … Continue reading Rapper MI Abaga Condemns Benue Killings, Declares Solidarity with Grieving Communities
AGS NEWS – The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has decried the unending killings in Benue, urging the Federal and Benue State governments to end the needless bloodletting immediately. The apex Igbo socio-political association made the call in a statement issued by … Continue reading Ohanaeze decries Benue killings, demands urgent govt action
AGS NEWS – Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, has condemned Nigerian senators for their lack of urgency in responding to the recent killings in Benue State. On Monday, Bobrisky shared via his Instagram story that … Continue reading Bobrisky slams Nigerian senators over silence on Benue killings
AGS NEWS – Popular singer and activist, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over his inability to tackle the escalating insecurity in the country. The ‘This is Nigeria’ crooner, who was reacting to the President’s statement on … Continue reading Benue killings: ‘You’ve shown you’re incapable of your job’ – Falz blasts Tinubu
Pope Leo on Sunday offered prayers for the victims of what he described as a “terrible massacre” in Benue State, Nigeria. Over 200 people were reportedly brutally killed in the Yelewata community of Guma Local Government Area in one of … Continue reading Pope Leo condemns ‘terrible massacre’ in Benue
AGS NEWS – Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked the Mbacher community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday night, killing 18 people. Local government sources reported that the attack occurred around 11 pm, despite a state-imposed … Continue reading Gunmen defy curfew, kill 18 in Benue state
AGS NEWS – The Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has announced that his administration is prepared to pay a minimum wage of N70,000 to state workers. During a conversation with journalists in Makurdi, the governor revealed that his … Continue reading Benue can pay N70,000 minimum wage – Gov
AGS NEWS – Thousands of party supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other political parties in Benue State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. This took place in Sankera, Kwande and Ushongo local government areas … Continue reading PDP, LP supporters decamp to APC in Benue
AGS NEWS – In a tragic incident on Friday, May 3, 2024, suspected Fulani herdsmen ambushed and killed three farmers in Ogbaulu community of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. The victims, identified as Edoh Alhassan, Echewija Edoh, … Continue reading Suspected herdsmen kill three farmers in Benue village
AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully retrieved N7.8 million belonging to the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), as confirmed by the company’s Managing Director, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, during a briefing with journalists … Continue reading EFCC retrieves N7.8m for Benue investment company
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, commenced the construction of cluster settlements for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State on Thursday. The minister’s two-day visit to the state included the unveiling of the project … Continue reading FG initiates construction of homes for displaced persons in Benue
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom Appeals for Calm among Supporters Criticizing Governor Hyacinth Alia’s Administration. The current government accused Ortom and his team of misusing state funds. The ex-governor was questioned by the EFCC on June 21, 2023, and … Continue reading Ortom asks supporters to stay calm amid attacks on Benue government
ASUU, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, has extended its compassion by donating essential supplies to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State. The union made the donations at the Abagana IDP camp in Makurdi, where they expressed their solidarity … Continue reading ASUU provides relief items to IDPs in Benue
According to sources, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is allegedly planning to arrest and intimidate Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State. The sources claim that the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership is behind this … Continue reading EFCC plans to arrest and intimidate former Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom
At least 28 individuals have been brutally killed in a series of fresh assaults by Fulani herdsmen on Mbawa Council Ward in the Guma Local Government area of Benue State, located in North Central Nigeria. The horrifying incidents occurred between … Continue reading Tragic! Fulani herdsmen claim 28 lives in guma local council, Benue
Gunmen have carried out separate attacks on three communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing seven people, including a man and his wife. Reports indicate that while four people were killed in Hirnyam village, one was killed … Continue reading Herdsmen kill man, wife, and five others in three communities in Benue
The chairman of the Labour Party in Edikwu Ward 2 of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Mr. Nathaniel Ochoche, was among the five people killed by unknown gunmen in the state. The incident occurred over the weekend, and … Continue reading Labour Party chairman murdered by herdsmen in Benue
Two individuals accused of causing a thunder strike in the Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State were buried alive by angry youths, according to reports. The incident happened on Saturday when a couple and their two-week-old baby were killed … Continue reading Youths bury two men alive in Benue after lightning strike
The committee’s composition and announcement were made by Governor Samuel Ortom after presiding over the State Executive Council meeting in Makurdi on Wednesday. The announcement was made public through a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur. The … Continue reading Benue State Government has established a Transition Committee ahead of May 29
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