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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.…

Government

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Features

“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 …

Features

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…

Government

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…

Government

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…

Government

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…

Government

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,…

Politics

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…

News

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…

News

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…

Politics

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…

Politics

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…

Government

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…

Politics

Atiku will appoint people of Benue into key positions – Ortom

Nicholas Dechi Jan 29, 2019 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, has assured residents of the state that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, would give them key appointments in his government if elected in the Feb. 16, Presidential Poll.Ortom stated this on Tuesday when…

Politics

Onnoghen: Buhari Wants To Truncate Nigeria’s Democracy – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Jan 26, 2019 0

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has condemned the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, describing his replacement as "hasty".Ortom made this known in a Saturday statement through his Chief Press…

Politics

2019 Election: FG Plotting To Use Herdsmen To Cause Trouble In Benue – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Jan 25, 2019 0

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused the Federal Government of plotting to use herdsmen to cause crisis in the state during the 2019 general election.Ortom made the allegation while reacting to Information Minister,…

Government

Jime: I will not probe Ortom if elected Benue governor

Philip Dzeremo Jan 23, 2019 0

Mr Emmanuel Jime, the All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship candidate in Benue, has said that he would not probe the activities of the incumbent governor, Samuel Ortom, if he succeeded him.“If elected as governor of Benue, I…

Politics

Stop Saying Nonsense About Buhari – Presidency Warns Ortom

Ismaila Chafe Jan 13, 2019 0

The Presidency has cautioned Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to desist from basing his campaign for re-election on falsehoods concerning President Muhammadu Buhari, advising him to focus on the dire issues confronting the state.Malam Garba…

Politics

Rigging will not be allowed in Benue – Ortom

Nicholas Dechi Jan 12, 2019 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, has assured residents of the state that there would be no room for rigging and manipulation of votes in the forthcoming elections.Ortom gave the assurance on Saturday in Vandeikya Local Government Area (LGA)…

News

Minimum wage: If I have capacity, I’ll pay Benue workers above N30,000 — Ortom

Nicholas Dechi Jan 8, 2019 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue said if he has the capacity, he would pay the state workers above N30,000 as minimum wage.Ortom stated this on Tuesday in Makurdi while addressing members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).The News…

Government

Why I defected to PDP – Ortom

Philip Dzeremo Jan 1, 2019 0

Gov Samuel Ortom has said that he chose to pursue his governorship ambition on the platform of the PDP because it was a more credible alternative for him to achieve his policies.Ortom stated this on Monday in Makurdi, during the…

Government

Ortom Surprises Benue Workers With December Salaries

John Ogunsemore Dec 17, 2018 0

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the State Ministry of Finance to ensure that payment of workers' salaries for the month of December 2018 commences on Wednesday.The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terver Akase…

Politics

2019: Benue voters will resist rigging, intimidation – Ortom

Peter Amine Dec 3, 2018 2

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has said that the people of the state have resolved to “resist any form of intimidation and rigging during the 2019 general elections”.Ortom stated this on Sunday in Jos, while answering questions from…

Politics

Ortom orders arrest of people selling, buying PVCs

John Ogunsemore Nov 28, 2018 1

The Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom has directed security agencies in the state to arrest people buying the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).Ortom gave the directive on Wednesday in Makurdi while interacting with newsmen.He said that…

Politics

EFCC Has Become A Department In APC – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Nov 14, 2018 0

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of pandering to the whims of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the anti-graft body has turned itself into a department of…

Politics

PDP will win presidential election overwhelmingly in 2019 – Ortom

Nicholas Dechi Nov 12, 2018 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would win the 2019 presidential election overwhelmingly. Ortom stated this on Monday in Makurdi when a former governorship aspirant on the platform of PDP, Mr Dave Iorhemba…

Metro

Ogbanje’s Murder: The Law Must Take Its Course – Ortom

Nicholas Dechi Oct 30, 2018 0

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has assured that his government would ensure that “the law takes its course“ regarding the gruesome death of a 13-year old Ochanya Ogbanje.Ortom gave the assurance on Tuesday in Makurdi when some people from…

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