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 […]
NYSC members safe in Benue – Gov Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia has promised that members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to Benue State will be safe during their service year. Speaking at the closing event for the 2025 Batch A Stream II NYSC orientation camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, the governor assured the corpers that the state government […]
Benue: Community policing better – Gov Alia warns against self-defence
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has urged communities to embrace community policing as a solution to the ongoing security challenges in the state. He cautioned against communities resorting to self-defence as a response to the attacks. Recent events in Benue State have been marked by severe attacks from armed herders, leading to the tragic […]
Benue: Name politicians behind killings, stop blame game – PDP challenges Alia
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has asked Governor Hyacinth Alia to come forward with the names of politicians he believes are behind the ongoing violence and killings in the state. In a statement made public on Saturday, the PDP said the governor is blaming others instead of taking action to stop the […]
Benue: Gov Alia reveals those behind attacks on communities
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has accused some politicians who are currently serving in Nigeria’s National Assembly of being behind the recent attacks happening in the state. He made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” program, saying the situation is disturbing and completely unacceptable. Although Governor Alia didn’t mention any names, […]
Benue killings: Ace lawyer Sebastine Hon petitions Tinubu, demands state of emergency
A respected Nigerian lawyer, Professor Sebastine Hon, has written a petition to President Bola Tinubu, asking him to declare a state of emergency in Benue State. He made this request because of the increasing violence and loss of innocent lives in the state. Professor Hon believes that urgent and strong action is needed to stop […]
Peter Obi was blocked from visiting my state because he didn’t follow protocols – Benue Gov. Hyacinth Alia speaks
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has explained why he stopped former presidential candidate Peter Obi from visiting an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the state. Speaking in an interview on TVC on April 24, Governor Alia said Obi did not follow the proper procedures before planning the visit. According to him, the visit came […]
Benue: They’ll pay dearly for it – Alia fumes as herdsmen slaughter 11 people on Christmas Day
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killings of 11 innocent people in Anwase community, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State. The attack was reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The incident happened on December 25, as families gathered to celebrate Christmas. This heartless act disrupted the joy of the […]