WAFCON: Benue Gov, Hyacinth Alia, rewards Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega with N50 million, a three-bedroom flat and renames street after her
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, hosted a special dinner on August 7 to honour Super Falcons star Francisca Mlumun Ordega. The event was organized to celebrate her achievements and role in helping Nigeria’s women’s national football team win its 10th WAFCON title. At the dinner, Governor Alia announced a generous reward for Ordega. He gifted […]
Benue govt shuts down illegal clinics over health violations
The Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has started closing illegal clinics across the state. The exercise kicked off in Vandeikya Local Government Area, where several unlicensed health centres were targeted. Among the clinics closed are Num Clinic in Abatse-Tsambe, Msendoo Clinic & Maternity in Ihugh, Alex Clinic & Maternity in Gbem, and […]
We had close shave with death, police didn’t rescue us – Kidnapped law student
After six frightening days in captivity, six law students who were kidnapped along the Wukari-Zaki-Biam expressway in Benue State finally regained their freedom. One of the victims, David Obiorah, shared what happened during their time with the kidnappers. On July 26, 2025, David and five other law students were on their way from Onitsha in […]
Benue: Varsity alumni divided over nomination of lecturer for commissioner
The nomination of Associate Professor Timothy Yangien, a lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Benue State University, as a commissioner in Benue State has sparked disagreement among the university’s alumni. Governor Hyacinth Alia recently named Yangien as one of his commissioner nominees, but this move has not gone down well with all former students of […]
Troops launch major offensive in Benue, rescue 11 hostages and recover assorted arms
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have intensified their efforts to clear out bandits and armed groups from their hideouts in Benue and neighbouring Taraba State. The operation, led by Colonel KO Bukoye and supported by air power, marked a major push against criminal activity in the region. The military offensive, which took place on August […]
Troops neutralize bandit, recover arms in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have taken firm action against criminal activity in Benue State by eliminating a bandit and recovering arms during a recent mission in Mararaba Gbagir. The operation was carried out on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, after troops received credible information about the presence of armed criminals in the area. Acting […]
Six law students abducted while travelling from Onitsha to Adamawa state to resume Law school
Six Nigerian Law School students have been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits while travelling to resume classes at the school’s Yola campus in Adamawa State. The incident reportedly happened on the evening of Saturday, July 26, along the dangerous Wukari-Benue border road. That route is known for frequent kidnappings, robberies, and attacks by […]
NELFUND disburses N9.2m student loans to 245 beneficiaries at Benue Polytechnic
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has given out a total of N9,235,000 in loans to 245 students studying at Akperan Orshi Polytechnic in Yandev, Benue State. This money is part of NELFUND’s effort to support students and schools with the financial help they need to keep education going. The announcement was shared on NELFUND’s […]
Close all IDP camps now, they’re fraud – Evangelist Tor Uja
Evangelist Tor Uja, the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, has asked the government to shut down all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nigeria. He described the camps as fraudulent, saying they only benefit a few people while those who truly need help are left to suffer. He made this bold […]
Student drowns in Benue river during school hours
A tragic event happened in Benue State as a student named Japheth Amine lost his life in River Nomnor Mke, located in the Gboko West area of Gboko Local Government. The sad incident took place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, during school hours. According to people who witnessed what happened, Japheth and some of his […]