INEC to suspend first phase of continuous voter registration in Benue
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to suspend the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Benue State. According to the commission, the suspension is part of its nationwide schedule, which allows officials to review progress, fix challenges, and prepare for the next phase. INEC explained that the first […]
Troops arrest two herders for criminal trespass in Makurdi
Troops operating in Makurdi, Benue State, have arrested two herders for criminal trespass after they were found grazing their cattle on restricted farmlands. According to security sources, the herders entered the area without permission, causing damage to crops and creating tension among local farmers. Officials said the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to reduce […]
We need our own state’ — Godwin Obla cries out over Idoma marginalization in Benue
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Godwin Obla, has raised strong concerns over what he calls long-standing marginalization of the Idoma people in Benue State. Speaking at the Idoma Hall of Fame Advisory Board Inaugural Dinner in Abuja, Obla stated that the time has come for the Idoma ethnic group to have a state of their […]
Benue Gov Alia dissolves Lobi Stars FC board, management
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has announced the dissolution of the Board and Management of the state-owned football club, Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi. The decision, which takes effect immediately, was made public in a statement issued by his media aide, Tersoo Kula, on Thursday. According to the statement, the governor’s action is part of […]
Benue Rep, Ojotu dumps PDP for APC
A member of the House of Representatives, Ojema Ojotu, representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in Benue State, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ojotu, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Inland Waterways, announced his defection on Tuesday through a formal letter addressed […]
Troops neutralise criminal in Benue, arrest suspects, recover arms in Nasarawa
Nigerian Army troops have neutralised a notorious criminal during an operation in Benue State and arrested several armed suspects in Nasarawa State, recovering dangerous weapons and ammunition in the process. According to military sources, the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb insecurity, banditry, and communal violence in the North-Central region. The troops, acting […]
Katsina Ala Chairman Receives Bodies Of 8 Policemen Killed By Bandits
A dark cloud fell over Katsina Ala Local Government Area of Benue State as the council chairman formally received the bodies of eight policemen who were killed in a violent attack by armed bandits. The heartbreaking handover took place in the presence of security officials, grieving families, and community leaders. The slain officers were said […]
Court remands Benue pastor for allegedly r3ping church member during prayer session
A magistrate court in Makurdi, Benue State, has ordered that a 34-year-old pastor, Kelvin Imo, be held at the Makurdi Correctional Centre for allegedly sexually assaulting a church member. Pastor Imo, who lives at No. 5, Gboko Road, Makurdi, was formally charged with rape. The chief magistrate, Kevin Mbanongun, however, did not record his plea […]
Empty vengeful outing – Gov Alia dismisses Waya’s petition to Pope Leo XIV
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed a petition sent against him by Joseph Waya, the 2023 APGA governorship candidate, to Pope Leo XIV. He described the move as baseless and motivated by personal bitterness. Waya, through the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, accused Governor Alia of bringing the Catholic […]
Herdsmen attack Catholic Parish in Katsina-Ala
Armed Fulani herdsmen have launched a violent assault on St. Paul’s Parish in Aye-Twar (Agu Centre), Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. A resident confirmed the incident and urged security agencies and relevant authorities to act swiftly to protect lives and property. The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association (NCDPA) in Katsina-Ala Diocese has condemned […]