News
Justice Ka’kaan Takes Over As Benue New CJ
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – A new Chief Judge (CJ) for Benue, Justice Aondover Ka’Kaan, has been inaugurated. Aged 60, the new CJ now takes over from Justice Adam Onum, […]
Benue
Entertainment
Ex-Miss Benue 2008 Celebrates Her Birthday With Photos
Mrs Blessing Ene Oche who is a year older today decided to celebrate her birthday with new photos. The ex-miss benue held the crown for a year. Within year 2008, she effected change in every […]
News
Ortom Commiserates With Ex-adviser Over Death Of Son
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has commiserated with his former Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Titus Zam, over the death of his son, Master Emmanuel Zam. […]
Health
International Girl Child Day: UNFPA Fights FGM In Benue
By Bridget Ikyon Makurdi, – The United Nations Fund for Population (UNFPA) says it is fighting to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Benue. Mrs Victoria Egwor-Daaor, the state Programme Analyst of UNFPA, said this […]
Politics
Tambuwal Visits Nasarawa, Benue, Promises To Tackle Herdsmen/Farmers Violence, Develop Solid Minerals
LAFIA — Governor of Sokoto State and Presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that his government would help Nasarawa State achieve her full potentials as a solid […]
Politics
NCP in Benue endorses Akuma as governorship candidate
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – The National Conscience Party (NCP) in Benue has endorsed Dr Stephen Akuma as its 2019 governorship flag bearer. The party took the decision on Monday in Makurdi during its […]
News
Ortom eulogises late journalist, advises colleagues on professional conduct
Ucha-Ukum (Benue) – Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Saturday advised journalists to shun unethical conduct that could mar the nobility of the profession. The governor gave the advice during an oration at the funeral […]
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Ortom Appoints Benue’s First Female Head Of Service
By Bridget Ikyado Makurdi – Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom has appointed Mrs Veronica Onyeke as the new Head of Service. Onyeke, according to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, is the first female […]
Politics
APC member in Benue promises better governance if elected governor
By Bridget Ikyado Makurdi – Mr Asema Achado, who wants to become governor of Benue on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), says he will evolve dynamic methods of governance if elected. In […]
Metro
Sallah holidays: Benue records 3 deaths, 6 crashes
By Bridget Ikyado Makurdi – Three people died, while 26 others sustained injuries in six road accidents in Benue during the just-concluded Sallah celebrations. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Benue, Mr […]
Opinion
Interrogating ‘Change’: ‘Genital Test’ Revisited, By Louis Odion
Talk is cheap, according to a common wisecrack. At a time hierarchs of the ruling All Progressives Party would probably be seen scratching their heads in search of answers whenever asked to furnish tangible dividends […]
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NASS SIEGE: EFCC Slams Buhari’s Aide For Linking it to Saraki
….As Bafarawa Says Buhari Trained to Kill Not to Govern Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has berated the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, for accusing […]
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Police End Blockade on Benue Assembly Complex
By Onyeje Abutu Makurdi – The police authority in Benue, on Wednesday, withdrew from the state House of Assembly complex to end a period of blockade, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. […]
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PDP, Atiku Condemn “Impeachment Notice” On Ortom
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deplored the purported service of impeachment notice on Benue Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, by eight members of the House of Assembly. The party […]
Politics
Governorship aspirant says Ortom “has failed Benue people”
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, – Dr. Stephen Hwande, a PDP governorship aspirant in Benue, has said that the incumbent Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, has not justified the confidence reposed on him by […]
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APC Meeting: Benue Youths Stop Ortom From Travelling to Abuja
…Orders Removal of APC Flag From Govt House, Official Car Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Benue youths comprising over forty groups Wednesday waylaid Governor Samuel Ortom at the entrance of the Benue Government House stopping him […]
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37 Reps Leave APC For PDP, ADC
By Abiemwense Moru Abuja – No fewer than 36 members of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress […]
News
Tor Tiv’s wife urges Benue women, youths to embrace farming
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – Mrs Felicia Ayatse, the wife of Tor Tiv, the paramount ruler of the Tiv people, has called on women and youths in Benue to embrace agriculture as a means […]
News
Believe in one Nigeria, Prof. Hagher tells Benue people
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, has urged Benue people to believe in one Nigeria inspite of the security challenge being witnessed in the state. Hagher stated this on Friday at the […]
News
Herdsmen: 28 Killed, Dozens Missing In Overnight Attacks In Benue, Taraba Communities
It has been reported that as many as twenty-eight persons have perished in overnight attacks in Benue and Taraba communities. According to a report by Premium Times, armed intruders have struck again in Benue and […]
News
Benue: Reps probe police over noncompliance with anti-grazing law
By Abiemwense Moru Abuja – The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its committee on legislative compliance to investigate the refusal of the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to enforce the Benue State Open […]
News
Security: Buhari to visit Yobe, Benue, 3 other troubled states
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on tours of Taraba, Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers States over recent terrorist attacks, criminal activities and communal clashes in the affected states. A […]
Opinion
Appreciating the Cash Snake, By Ikeogu Oke
It should not surprise us That a snake would swallow Cash in a country so rich It sought use for money. Even animals in a zoo Know the use of money. That it builds and […]
Top Stories
Coalition urges FG to declare state of emergency in Taraba, Kaduna, Benue, Zamfara
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja – The Coalition of Northern Groups has called on Federal Government to declare state-of-emergency in Taraba, Kaduna, Benue and Zamfara, to curb incessant loss of lives and property. Spokesman of the […]
Economy
Benue to establish small, medium enterprises centre to fast track development —Ortom
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – Benue Government is to establish small and medium-scale enterprises development agency to fast track skills acquisition among youths in the state, Gov. Samuel Ortom has said. The governor disclosed […]
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Benue: Ortom Vows to Fish Out Ghost Workers From Public Service
Makurdi – Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has vowed to fish out ghost workers in the state’s public service and reduce the states’ wage bill from N7.8 billion to N4.5 billion. Ortom said this […]
Finance
Yam Exportation: Synergos builds yam conditioning centre in Benue
By Nicholas Dechi Makurdi – Synergos Nigeria is building a yam conditioning centre at Yandev in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The Deputy Field Manager of Synergos, Mr Michael Agon, disclosed this […]
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Ortom Donates 16 Vehicles to Security Agencies in Benue
Makurdi – Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday in Makurdi donated 16 Toyota Hilux vehicles to four security agencies in the state to enhance their operations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Top Stories
Benue Bogged Down By Huge Wage Bill – Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, said on Thursday the state government has suspended execution of projects and declared state of emergency on payment of workers’ salaries. He said the state has been bogged […]
News
UNHCR donates relief materials worth N18.5m to Benue IDPs
Makurdi – The United Nations Human Rights Commission on Refugees (UNCHR) has donated relief materials worth N18.5 million to the International market camp, housing some of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in […]
News
NGO plans `Safe Climate March’ in Benue
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja – Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, says it is planning “ Safe Climate March’’ to educate people on negative effects of climate change in Benue. Mr Richard […]
News
Senate asks FG to revoke N3.2 billion Benue road contract
By Emmanuel Antswen Gboko – The Senate Committee on Works has asked the Federal Government to revoke the N3.2 billion contract for the reconstruction of Wannue-Yadev road in Benue, citing alleged incompetence […]
News
Salary syndicate behind NLC strike in Benue – Ortom
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi – Benue Governor Samuel Ortom said in Makurdi on Thursday that a salary syndicate working to frustrate the ongoing workers screening exercise was behind the strike action declared […]
News
Flood: Tor Tiv lauds FG’s prompt intervention
Makurdi – Prof. James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv and Chairman, Benue Council of Chiefs, has commended the Federal Government for its prompt intervention toward tackling the floods sweeping through the state. Ayatse made the commendation […]
News
Benue Flood Victims Get Medical Assistance From NAF
By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja(Sundiata Post) – Victims of recent flood disaster in Benue State will heave a sigh of relief as the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Monday inaugurated medical assistance programme to meet their […]
News
NAF commences medical assistance to Makurdi flood victims
By Yahaya Isah Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Monday inaugurated medical assistance programme to meet the medical needs of the recent flood victims in Makurdi, Benue. The Director […]
News
Police confirm killing of businessman in Makurdi
Makurdi – The Benue Police Command has confirmed the death of a businessman, Mr Felix Toechukwu, after he was shot by unknown gun men. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, […]
News
PDP Urges Benue People To “ask questions” Over Unpaid 12 Months Salaries
By Bridget Ikyado Makurdi – The Benue chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday expressed surprise that workers were owed 12 months salaries, and urged the people to “ask questions and […]
Finance
Benue Govt Receives N6.4bn Paris Club Refund
Makurdi – The Acting Governor of Benue , Mr Benson Abounu, on Tuesday announced the receipt of N6.4 billion as the government’s share of the Paris club refunds. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
News
Benue Prisons Command Appeals To FG For Operational Vehicles
Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi – The Benue Command of the Nigeria Prison Service, on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Government for operational vehicles to enhance its effectiveness in conveying inmates to courts. The State Comptroller of […]