PDP chair: Ayu, Shema, Nazif make final list of contenders
THE number of contenders for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been pruned down to the last three. Former Senate […]
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PDP chair: N/Central picks Ayu as Mark, Gana, others step down
A former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, has emerged the preferred candidate of North Central in the race for the national chairmanship of the Peoples […]
I Will Never Shut Up, You’ve Failed – to Buhari Govt
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has warned President Muhammadu Buhari that he can’t silence him. Ortom spoke on Thursday, accusing the federal government of […]
Ortom Blasts Buhari, Says Fulanis Terrorising Nigeria Are From Mali & Niger, Not Even Nigerians
Governor Samuel Ortom has revealed identity of armed Fulani herders terrorising some parts of the country. According to him, the herdsmen are not Nigerians, but […]
Ortom: Over 100 security operatives killed while enforcing Benue anti-open grazing law
MAKURDI- Over hundred security operatives have so far lost their lives in the course of enforcing the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranching Establishment […]
FG neglects Benue IDPs, funds only northeast – Group laments
By Chijioke Kingsley The Federal Government that pledged to support over 1.5 million Internally Displaced Person (IDPs), scattered all over Benue State, has failed in […]
“Even When I’m On Top Of My Wife And I Remember The People In The IDP Camp, It Goes Flat” – Gov Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom has lamented about the worsening insecurity in Benue state, stating that the rise in the population of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), due […]
Akume Has Sold Out Benue People – Governor Ortom Laments
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has continued to lambast a former governor of the state, George Akume. Speaking on Wednesday, Ortom accused the Minister […]
Benue PDP Reps reject calls for emergency rule
Members of the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has rejected calls for emergency rule in […]
Akume sacrificing Benue for a plate of maze – Elder statesman
By Chijioke Kingsley An elder statesman in Benue State, Mr. Williams Terwase has berated the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume […]
Gov. Ortom has tremendous respect for President Buhari, but ….. – says Ngbede
The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, Mr John Ngbede, says Gov. Samuel Ortom has tremendous respect for President Muhammadu Buhari, but cannot keep […]
Buhari’s Minister, Akume Begs EFCC To Investigate Ortom
The Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume has begged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […]
‘I Have Document, Fulani Want to Takeover Nigeria’ – Gov Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has revealed that Fulani people are planing to takeover Nigeria. According to him, the agenda of Fulani herdsmen in […]
Presidency, Ortom in fresh war of words
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State Saturday sparked a fresh row with the Presidency on the security challenge in the country after accusing the federal […]
Governor Ortom Challenges Buhari To Debate On National Issues
Governor Samuel Ortom has dared President Muhammadu Buhari to debate him on national issues. The Benue state governor warned Buhari and his aides to stop […]
Bandits Will Soon Take Over Aso Rock Villa – Ortom Cries
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has raised alarm that bandits and terrorists may takeover the country soon and those in Aso Villa will be […]
Senator Shehu Sani Condemns Arrest Of Channels TV Presenters
President Muhammadu Buhari and his government has been condemned by a former senator, Shehu Sani for arresting Channels Television staff. This reportedly happened following the […]
Updated: Channels TV Sunrise Daily Presenters Arrested over Anti-Buhari Interview
Suspected security agents have arrested Channels TV Sunrise Daily presenters over purported anti-Buhari interviews. NewsmakersNG learnt that Chamberlain Usoh and Kayode Okikiolu were picked up […]
NBC queries Channels TV over Ortom interview
The National Broadcasting Commission has queried Channels Television over the “inciting, divisive and unfair comments” made by Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on the TV’s […]
Presidency: Ortom inciting ethnic, religious hatred
The Presidency on Wednesday came hard on Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom over his ceaseless diatribe on President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of national security. Presidential […]