Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue said he was focused on governance and service delivery to the people and not after his predecessor, Mr Samuel Ortom. Mr Terver Akase, a media aide to Ortom and the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr Bemgba Iortyom, had accused
The Benue State Government is reportedly making moves to block a planned visit by Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, to camps housing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Obi, whose post-election activities
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has ordered all government bank accounts frozen. Alia made the declaration in his inaugural speech shortly after taking the oath of office as Governor of Benue State at the IBB Square on Monday. The governor said a 'Post
Some youths have reportedly attacked the convoy of the Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, in Ugondu community in Makurdi LGA of the state on Wednesday. The youths from Ugondu community of Makurdi LGA of Benue, who pelted the governor's convoy with
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has accused those he described as Abuja politicians of being behind the armed banditry and killings in the Sankera axis of the state comprising Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo Local Government Area, LGAs, of the state. The
The award-winning artist hails from Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District. Singer, 2Face Idibia has been given a political appointment by Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. Alia appointed the renowned music star as Technical
Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has been declared as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Benue state, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Fr. Alia polled 473,933 votes to defeat his
Benue State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of contributing to the worsening insecurity in the state. The party bemoaned the worsening insecurity in the state which is further accentuated by Governor Alia's
According to report, Economic and financial experts have outlined immediate actions the Bola Tinubu administration should take to address the ongoing nationwide protests. In discussions with Saturday Sun, they suggested measures such as subsidizing food costs
The Benue State government has refuted claims that youths pelted Governor Hyacinth Alia with objects during a visit to Vaatia College in Makurdi. Newsmen reports that the reaction came in a statement on Thursday by Sir Kula Tersoo, the Chief Press Secretary
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has said armed Fulani herders who attack the state are Malians and not Nigerians. Alia said the Hausa and Fulani these armed herders speak are distinct from what is obtainable in Nigeria. Benue State has experienced series
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue has signed an Executive Order establishing the Department of Public Order in the Ministry of Justice to coordinate government policies and matters relating to public order. Performing the ceremony on Friday in Makurdi, Alia