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Miyetti Allah flays Ortom for calling Bauchi gov ‘terrorist’

John Ogunsemore Feb 24, 2021 0

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has flayed Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for calling his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed a "terrorist" over his support for herdsmen.Ortom had made…

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Bala/Ortom feud: PDP wades In, calls for calm

John Ogunsemore Feb 22, 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has waded into the rift between Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom.Both gladiators are members of the PDP.The feud started after…

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Benue people don’t hate Fulani but don’t like killers too – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Feb 22, 2021 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says his people do not hate Fulani people but are against terrorists, killer herdsmen, and other criminal elements.He stated this while addressing journalists in the state capital, Makurdi on…

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Ortom commiserates with House Majority Leader on wife’s death

Emmanuel Antswen Feb 20, 2021 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has commiserated with the Majority Leader of the Benue State House of Assembly (BSHA), Mr Tyoapine Cheme, on the death of his wife, Roseline.This is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press…

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Insecurity: No one can intimidate me for speaking the truth – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Feb 20, 2021 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says he will never be intimidated into silence about the state of security in Nigeria as long as his people and the majority of Nigerians support him.Ortom also said he had no apologies for…

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Ortom slams Bauchi gov over critical comment on treatment of herdsmen

John Ogunsemore Feb 12, 2021 0

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has faulted his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed for criticising his handling of the Fulani herdsmen-farmers clashes in Benue.Ortom made his position known in a Friday statement…

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Why it’s too early to talk about 2023 – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Feb 11, 2021 0

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom says it is too early to talk about 2023 general elections as there are so many issues to address.The governor, who said this at an interactive session with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that he…

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“Most of the herdsmen killing our people are not even Nigerians” – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Feb 11, 2021 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom says most of the herdsmen killing Nigerians are aliens.He therefore called on the Federal Government to ensure that everyone coming into the country is adequately profiled so as to fish out…

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Ortom reacts as Benue NUJ chair dies

Emmanuel Antswen Jan 30, 2021 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has expressed shock over the death of the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State Council, Mrs. Victoria Asher.Asher died on Saturday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Makurdi, after a…

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2023: I’m not seeking presidency – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Jan 25, 2021 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has denied nursing a presidential ambition in 2023.The governor made the clarification in a terse statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase on Monday.Ortom, who is a member of the…

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Kukah: Stop muzzling Nigerians raising genuine concerns – Ortom chides FG

John Ogunsemore Dec 31, 2020 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has appealed to the Federal Government not to muzzle patriotic Nigerians who are raising genuine concerns over the worsening security situation in the country.The governor made the appeal in a…

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Wike dares APC governors over developmental projects execution

John Ogunsemore Dec 23, 2020 0

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has challenged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to showcase development projects they have delivered to the people in their various states to prove that they also mean well for the people.…

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“Jihadist herdsmen have infiltrated every part of Nigeria” – Ortom reacts to…

John Ogunsemore Dec 17, 2020 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says terrorists and jihadist herdsmen have infiltrated every part of Nigeria with the sole aim of killing people.According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, the governor stated…

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Notable persons contacted me to dump PDP for APC but I declined – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Nov 20, 2020 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom says there is no truth behind reports that he plans to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), having left to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he won a second term. He disclosed this…

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N10bn libel suit: Oshiomhole pleads with Ortom for out-of-court settlement

John Ogunsemore Oct 14, 2020 0

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has approached Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for an out-of-court settlement in a N10 billion libel suit the governor slammed against him.…

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Restructuring: Don’t dismiss views of Nigerians – Ortom warns FG

John Ogunsemore Oct 7, 2020 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss calls for the restructuring of the country and other views expressed by the people as ‘unpatriotic outbursts’.He made the appeal in a Wednesday statement…

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Gov. Ortom reacts as Boko Haram attacks Borno Gov’s Convoy

Emmanuel Antswen Sep 26, 2020 0

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…

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Benue State Gov., Samuel Ortom Commiserates With Unongo Over Wife’s Death

Emmanuel Antswen Sep 17, 2020 0

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…

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“We’ve come to say no to jihadists hiding under Fulani herdsmen” – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Aug 21, 2020 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has restated his call for the Federal Government to allow responsible Nigerians to bear sophisticated arms.He reiterated his stance today in Abuja after initially making the call on Tuesday, August 11 …

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Let Nigerians carry AK-47, other guns – Ortom begs FG

John Ogunsemore Aug 12, 2020 0

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has appealed to the Federal Government to allow "responsible Nigerians" to carry assault rifles.He stated this Tuesday during a paper presentation at a virtual meeting convened by Centre for Values…

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Your threats don’t scare us – Ortom fires back at Miyetti Allah

John Ogunsemore Aug 11, 2020 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says he is not moved by threats from the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore.The group had threatened to drag Ortom's administration to court after the governor vowed never to allow it to operate a…

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Ortom warns Miyetti Allah against operating security outfit in Benue

John Ogunsemore Jul 31, 2020 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has vowed to resist any attempt by the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to set up a security outfit in the state.He stated this in reaction to the group's announcement of the establishment of a…

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Ortom, Sule Begs FG to Sustain ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’

Isaac Ukpoju Jan 13, 2020 0

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and his Benue counterpart, Samuel Ortom, have appealed to the Federal Government to the sustain the military operation code-named: ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ to guarantee full restoration of peace in the…

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Benue State Corrupt Officials Won’t Escape Prosecution – Ortom

Eunice Sep 18, 2019 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has taken a decision to prosecute any government official found to be involved in corruption., this is in order to ensure accountability in public serviceHe stated this at the Benue Peoples House,…

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Anti-Open Grazing Law: “We’ve Convicted 81 Herdsmen, Arrested 3,000 Cattle – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Aug 4, 2019 0

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that 81 herdsmen have been convicted and 3,000 cattle arrested since the commencement of implementation of the state's anti-open grazing law.Ortom made the revelation on Saturday while…

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Ortom on war path with FG, rejects Fulani settlement in Benue

John Ogunsemore Jun 25, 2019 0

The Samuel Ortom-led Benue State Government has rejected plans by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to establish Fulani settlements in the state.According to a Tuesday statement signed by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Terver…

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I am not against LG autonomy – Ortom

Emmanuel Antswen Jun 2, 2019 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has rejected suggestions in some social media platforms that he was against the granting of autonomy to local governments.A statement by Ortom’s Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, said that the governor was…

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Ex-NANS president weeps as INEC declares Ortom winner of election

Onyeje Abutu Mar 24, 2019 0

Former President of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Mr Daniel Onjeh, on Sunday burst into tears after the INEC declared Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue winner of the 2019 governorship election.Onjeh, who started crying in…

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Disobey Buhari, Don’t Shoot Ballot Box Snatchers – Ortom Tells Security Agencies

John Ogunsemore Feb 20, 2019 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has charged the nation's security agencies to disregard President Muhammadu Buhari's directive to be "ruthless" with ballot box snatchers during the rescheduled general election.At a briefing…

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I’m not like you; I can’t abandon my people – Ortom replies Plateau governor

John Ogunsemore Feb 8, 2019 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said he would never be like Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong whom he alleged let herdsmen butcher his people and deny that no one has been killed.Ortom said this in reaction to comments…

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