11 slain soldiers buried in Makurdi
It was all tears as the 11 soldiers who were killed in the bloody Benue communal clash between Konshisha and Oju local government areas in […]
Samuel Ortom
Ortom dispels claim of 70 killed in Military invasion
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has dispelled claims by some groups that over 70 persons have been killed in Konshisha local government area of the […]
How Army Used Helicopter Strikes On Benue Villages – Senator Suswam Petitions Defence Headquarters
Gabriel Suswam, the Senator representing Benue North-East District and former Governor, has condemned the Nigerian Army for using helicopter strikes on unarmed Tiv communities in […]
Killers Of Benue Catholic Priest Will Not Go Unpunished – Gov Ortom
Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has said that the killers of Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Ngugban would face the full wrath of the law. Ortom made […]
Kyari takes over investigation of attack on Ortom
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu has set up a Special Investigation Task Force to further probe the attack on Benue Governor Samuel Ortom. […]
Ortom petitions IGP over assassination attempt, Adamu assigns probe
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Wednesday formally presented to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, a petition on Saturday’s assassination attempt on him. […]
Ortom commends Buhari over initiatives to tackle insecurity
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the steps he is now taking to end insecurity in Nigeria. Ortom […]
Ortom visits Buhari, govs say 2023 polls under threat
The Benue State Governor, Mr Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday visited the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, three days after […]
I don’t have anything to gain from faking my attack – Ortom
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has expressed sadness over those expressing doubts that his convoy was attacked by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen while […]
Go after Fulani group threatening Ortom, Reps tell Police, DSS
The House of Representatives has charged the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services to go after a shadowy group, Fulani Nationality Movement, […]
3 Suspects Arrested Over Attack on Ortom
Security agents in Benue state have arrested three men alleged to have attacked Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state. The three arrested are Jukun fishermen. […]
Benue youths protest attack on Ortom’s convoy
Over 100 youths in Benue, Monday staged a peaceful protest over attempt by suspected herdsmen to assassinate Governor Samuel Ortom. They matched through major roads […]
“If You Kill Ortom, Be Prepared To Bury Nigeria – Gov Wike Blows Hot
Following the attack on Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom by suspected herdsmen, Gov Nyesom Wike has warned the Federal government, stating that Nigeria would cease […]
“Buhari Must Go” – Sowore Reacts to Assassination Attempt on Governor Ortom
Following the attack on Governor Samuel Ortom, a leading Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore has called on Nigerians to remove Muhammadu Buhari as president. The convener […]
Buhari Reacts After Gunmen Attacked Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has condemned attack on Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom by some unknown gunmen. Buhari condemned the attack on Sunday describing […]
Ortom’s attempted assassination: Govs, Middle Belt, others express anger, IGP dispatches special probe squad
Prominent groups in the country, including the Middle Belt Forum, the Arewa Consultative Forum and the Northern Governors’ Forum on Sunday condemned Saturday’s assassination attempt […]
Buhari’s silence over attempted assassination of Ortom calls for concern – PDP
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the silence of President Muhammadu Buhari over the attempted assassination of Samuel Ortom, governor of […]
IGP deploys FCID officers after attack on Gov Ortom
The Inspector–General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu on Sunday ordered immediate deployment of a team of specialised investigators from the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), […]
I thank God for saving me from herdsmen – Ortom
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has thanked God for saving him from Saturday’s attack by suspected herdsmen. He spoke at the Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) […]
How I survived assassination attempt by killer herdsmen — Benue Gov Ortom
•Governor Ortom MAKURDI – Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Saturday disclosed how he survived an assassination attempt by killer herdsmen even as he called on […]