Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba. Benue community leaders welcome the union, stating "our leaders are human beings." Read the full story.
Benue State Police Command foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim unhurt in the Tiortu area on Christmas Day. CP Emenari commended the swift response. Read more.
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia claims politicians find God in APC, reveals six PDP lawmakers are set to defect. Get the full details on the political shift.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia presents a ₦605.5bn budget for 2026, focusing on rural development and growth. Read the full details and allocations here.
TCN has removed dangerous fences and buildings encroaching on the Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV line in Enugu. The action aims to prevent accidents and ensure reliable power supply. Learn the mandatory safety clearances.
Nigerian Army troops have captured Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader terrorising the Benue-Taraba axis. Details of the operation and his links to wanted criminal Aka Dogo revealed.
Suspected herdsmen killed two brothers, Godwin and Ortwer Tyonum, on their farm in Benue State. The tragic incident has heightened tensions in Guma LGA. Read more.
A suspected motorcycle thief was set on fire by an angry mob in Makurdi's Gyado Villa area. Eyewitnesses report accomplices fled. Security agencies are yet to comment. Read the full story.
Mzough u Tiv calls on President Tinubu to declare a security emergency in Benue State as killings and banditry force farmers into IDP camps, creating food scarcity. Read their urgent plea.
Farmers in Benue State face financial ruin as market prices for crops collapse while fertiliser and transport costs remain high. Many threaten to quit farming next season. Read more.
Governor Hyacinth Alia hosts US lawmakers to discuss Benue's security crisis. The visit follows President Trump's controversial 'Christian genocide' allegation and military threat against Nigeria.
PDP chieftain Bemgba Iortyom rejects Benue's inclusion in the Northern Security Trust Fund, calling it a flawed plan that diverts state resources. He criticises Governor Alia's priorities.
Mbatiav Unity Forum demands immediate reinstatement of former Benue Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh, accusing Governor Alia of orchestrating removal through trumped-up allegations. Join the conversation.
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda urges Nigerian journalists to prioritize factual reporting and national unity. Learn how media strengthens democracy.
Discover the richest men in Benue State with fortunes from politics, business and entertainment. See who tops the list with $300 million net worth.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia denies defection rumours to ADC, reaffirms commitment to APC while highlighting opposition collapse into ruling party. Read full details.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan leads Senate effort to reinvestigate the death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje. Will justice finally be served? Follow the latest developments.
PDP governorship aspirant Engr. Peter Tortiv-Ato pledges decisive leadership to end Benue's security crisis and foster sustainable development. Support builds for his 2027 vision.
Nigerian Army troops arrest two criminal herders for trespassing and destroying crops in Makurdi. Swift intervention prevents farmer-herder clash during harvest season.
ADC chieftain Kelly Agaba reveals why Governor Hyacinth Alia denied Christian genocide in Benue State. Get the full story on the political motives behind the controversial statement.
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia visits Atiku's ally Iyorchia Ayu as APC nomination chances narrow. Political defection looms ahead of 2027 elections.
Benue Police arrest three suspects including vigilante commander over deadly Anwule community attack. Key arrests made in ongoing security operation. Read details.
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka cautions President Tinubu about foreign assistance potentially worsening Nigeria's security crisis. He visited Benue IDP camps and criticized former President Buhari's failures.
Benue State Government clarifies Governor Alia's comments on killings, saying they were misinterpreted. Government outlines security measures and commitment to protecting lives.
Governor Hyacinth Alia explains his controversial genocide statement about Benue violence while acknowledging severe security challenges. Read his full clarification.
Bishop Wilfred Anagbe warns US lawmakers that Nigeria has become the deadliest place globally for Christians. Read about the systematic attacks and urgent calls for intervention.
Bishop Wilfred Anagbe testifies before US House Subcommittee, demanding concrete action to back Nigeria's CPC designation and targeted sanctions against officials.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia refutes genocide allegations while acknowledging security challenges. Read his full statement and analysis of the situation.
A Nigerian NYSC member posted to a Makurdi school discovered a 2-year-old child left behind after classes. School authorities found parents had moved from registered address. Read the full story.
APC stakeholders in Benue South demand Governor Alia ensure consultations before key appointments. They warn continued sidelining could cost party 2027 governorship election.