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The Benue State Government has doubled down on Governor Samuel Ortom’s N100 billion demand with an apology from President Muhammadu Buhari.The state government explained the rationale for the demands through Chief Press Secretary to the…

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described the decision of Southern Governors Forum to enact laws to ban open grazing of livestock in the region as a bold and patriotic move that will bring to an end the lingering crisis caused by…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says since the Federal Government could arrest IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu abroad, arresting killer herdsmen should not be impossible.Ortom stated this in a comment on his verified Facebook page…

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom says apparent support for "murderous activities of Fulani herdsmen" has eroded public trust in the presidency.He stated this Friday in his keynote address at the 2021 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom says the APC-led Federal Government is ruining the nation.He stated that the party has not displayed the level of seriousness needed to tackle challenges of insecurity, economic downturn, rising…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has described the Federal Government’s ban on Twitter operations in the country as an ill-advised diversion from the core issues of insecurity and injustice plaguing the nation.He stated this in…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has described as “misplaced priority” the Federal Government’s plan to commence rehabilitation work on grazing reserves in the country next month.Ortom stated this in a Tuesday statement signed…

The Benue State Government has set up a committee to look into and forestall insecurity and kidnapping in its schools.The committee has Retired Col. Paul Hemba, Special Adviser on Security to Governor Samuel Ortom as its Chairman and…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom says the presidency’s response to his call for President Muhammadu Buhari to act against killer herdsmen terrorising other Nigerians shows the killers enjoy presidential support.Ortom stated…

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is disappointed and sad with the manner Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom reacted to the killings of soldiers and innocent citizens in the state.The president stated this in a Thursday statement…

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom says it will not be fair of anyone to be talking about the 2023 general elections when the country is currently insecure.He stated this Tuesday while addressing State House correspondents shortly…

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has distanced itself from Saturday's attack on the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.The herders' group said it condemned the attack in its entirety and called on the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it vehemently condemns Saturday’s reckless attack and assassination attempt on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state by suspected bandits, reported to be killer herdsmen.The party stated this in a…

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has warned that Nigeria would cease to exist should the assassination plot against his Benue state counterpart, Samuel Ortom, succeed.He also said that the Federal Government would be held…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has confirmed that militia herdsmen opened fire on him as he was inspecting his farm near Tyo-mu, along Makurdi-Gboko Highway.He disclosed that only the timely intervention of his security…

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has faulted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Wase after a video emerged of him blocking Mark Gbillah, a Benue State lawmaker, from presenting a petition by a diaspora group.…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reacted after the Catholic Bishop of Gboko Diocese, Most Rev. William Avenya refused to allow him or any other politician speak at the requiem mass of slain businessman, Dr. Terkula Suswam.…

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) encouraged Governors Samuel Ortom and Bala Mohammed of Benue and Bauchi states respectively to resolve their differences so that the “inefficiency”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…