Benue

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Saturday, condemned the attack on the convoy of his Borno counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum, resulting in the death of scores of people, with others sustaining injuries. SEE ALSO: Kaduna: What Northern…

The Police Command in Benue says it has arrested 96 persons over alleged house breaking, theft, armed robbery and cultism in Makurdi, the state capital.SEE ALSO: Four Nigerians Arrested for Allegedly Hacking Bank Networks in the…

Gov. Samuel Ortom, on behalf of the government and people of Benue, has commiserated with Chief Paul Unongo over the death of his wife, Mrs Victoria Unongo.SEE ALSO: Blasphemy: Atiku, Your Silence is deafening - Nigerians cry out This…

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi, ordered that a businessman, Benjamin Utah and his wife, Ada, be remanded in a correctional centre, for allegedly kidnapping a pregnant woman. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Benue Govt To Return 40…

With fresh police recruits being manhandled and assaulted by their recruiters and trainers, it is no wonder that police officers assault innocent civilians every day.

Four herdsmen identified as Haruna Haruna, Hassan Abubakar, Husseni Musa and Mohammed Abubakar on Tuesday August 18, were tried in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi on charges of acts of terror, criminal conspiracy and kidnapping.…

The Police Command in Benue on Monday said it would arrest all persons in possession of prohibited firearms in the state.SEE ALSO: Pandemic Threat Spurs Greece to Transfer Migrants from Island CampsThis is contained in a statement…

The Police Command in Benue, on Monday confirmed the killing of 13 villagers by unknown gunmen in Edikwu District, Apa Local Government Area (LGA).SEE ALSO: How Nigerians reacted to President Buhari's visit to MaliDSP Catherine…

The Police Command in Benue, on Wednesday, arraigned one Friday John, 18, before a Makurdi Upper Area Court over alleged armed robbery. SEE ALSO: Cobbler Rapes University Graduate, Shares Sex Video The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Veronica…

The Police Command in Benue on Saturday, confirmed the killing of seven persons in Chembe Community of Logo Local Government Area following disagreement over compensation fund for mining sites in the community.SEE ALSO: Apple under…

The Police Command in Benue on Saturday confirmed the killing of seven persons in Chembe Community of Logo Local Government Area following a disagreement over compensation fund for mining sites in the community.This was contained in a…

The Benue First Lady, Mrs Eunice Ortom, her son and some domestic staff have tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease. SEE ALSO: Why Gunmen attacked FMC Lokoja - Kogi Commissioner reveals The governor’s wife announced this in a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested a bank guard and two others who allegedly specialised in defrauding bank customers through Automated Teller Machines (ATM) in Benue. SEE ALSO: Embassy Demolition:…

The Benue government on Wednesday approved a partial re-opening of schools in compliance with recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. SEE ALSO: BREAKING: FG slashes Petrol pump price to N121.50 per litre Briefing…

The Police Command in Benue on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of 60 suspected cult members and recovery of arms, military camouflage and bulletproof jackets, a press statement said. SEE ALSO: Nigerien Troops Allegedly Kill More Than 100…

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Whirl Stroke on June 20, conducted a raid on suspected bandits hideout at Ginde in Guma Local Government Area (LGA)of Benue.The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John…

The Police Command in Benue on Friday said  that it  had killed seven suspected armed robbers along Lafia-Makurdi road.SEE ALSO: FRSC Impounds 2,019 Vehicles, Records 33 Crashes in LagosThe Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO),…

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue said the State Government had taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to establish a centre for Infectious and Tropical Diseases in the state. SEE ALSO: U.S. wants to Help Coronavirus Patients without Health…

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has assured that the construction work on the Tor Tiv Palace in Gboko would be completed before the end of 2020.Ortom gave the assurance on Tuesday in Gboko, headquarters of Gboko Local Government Area (LGA)…

Nigeria Police Command in Benue said it had deployed 5,200 personnel for Saturday, May 30 Local Government Elections in the state. DSP Catherine Anene, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), told News Agency of Nigeria…

The Federal Government will, on June 9, inaugurate the 200, 000 capacity yam storage facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Benue, the Presidency has said.The Presidency in a statement on Wednesday in…

Men of ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ (OPWS), a special military taskforce, have killed four armed bandits, who attacked and killed two villagers in Guma Local Government area of Benue in the early hours of Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Police Intercepts 7…

The Defence Headquarters says combined team of Operation Whirl Stroke Tracking Team and Special Forces troops of Sector 2, have killed suspected armed militia leader, Terugwa Igbagwa, alias Orjondu, in Benue. SEE ALSO: Two Chinese…