Benue govt begins training for 300 civil protection guards, backs state police
The Benue State Government has begun training 300 members of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards while openly supporting the creation of state police. Hyacinth Alia made this known during the launch of the programme in Gwer-East. Represented by his deputy, Sam Ode, the governor said state policing is necessary for better security control. He […]
Gov Alia seeks collaboration with North-Central Development Commission
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called for stronger collaboration between the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) and his government to tackle insecurity and resettle people in IDP camps. He made the call while hosting the NCDC board in Makurdi. Governor Alia highlighted the progress made in reducing local insecurity but noted that security […]
Govs Kafas, Alia unite to restore peace in border communities
Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Hyacinth Alia of Benue met to address insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring displaced residents of enhanced security, immediate relief, and sustained government support for safe returns. The high-level peace meeting in Wukari involved security officials, traditional rulers, and government representatives from both states to find lasting solutions to the […]
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 govt flags off N16.8bn fertilizer scheme, farmers to pay N22,500 per bag
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has launched a ₦16.8 billion fertilizer programme to boost agriculture and reposition the state as Nigeria’s food hub. The scheme is expected to create hundreds of millionaire farmers within two years. Speaking in Makurdi at the flag-off of the 2025 cropping season and input distribution, the […]
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 […]
I’ve moved on, journey is still ahead – Benue ex-Speaker pens appreciation after resignation
Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has said he has moved forward with his life after resigning from office. He called for peace and unity in the state. Reports show that Dajoh officially submitted his resignation letter on Sunday. This came just days after some members of […]
WAFCON: Benue governor rewards Ordega with N50m, house
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has presented N50 million to Francisca Ordega, a winger for the Super Falcons, according to DAILY POST. Along with the cash prize, Governor Alia also gave Ordega a fully furnished three-bedroom house located in Makurdi. This generous gift was in recognition of Ordega’s role in helping the Super […]
11 abducted people rescued in Benue
Eleven people who were kidnapped in Benue State have been rescued and reunited with Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia. They were handed over to the governor at the Old Banquet Hall in Government House, Makurdi. The victims came from five different states — three from Benue, one from Enugu, three from Taraba, two from Cross […]
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 […]