Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Tuesday urged corps members posted to the state to show commitment and discipline in their service year. Speaking at the closing of the 2025 Batch B Stream I orientation in Wannune, Alia, represented by a state official, advised them to uphold integrity and avoid misconduct. NYSC State Coordinator, Veronica…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has lauded Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her compassion and generosity during the state’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. Speaking on Monday in Makurdi during her condolence visit, Alia described the First Lady’s support—particularly the ₦1 billion donation to victims of recent attacks—as “a testament to her motherly heart,…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has assured of adequate security for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state. Alia gave the assurance on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of 2025 Batch A Stream II NYSC members’ orientation camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of the state. The governor said the state…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has appointed music legend, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Alia announced the appointment at Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday, when he received the music icon who paid him a sympathy visit. The governor described 2Baba as a worthy ambassador of…
The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. Mr Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Hyacinth Alia, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre for Judicial…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has banned protests and other activities within court premises with immediate effect. The governor announced the ban in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. According to the statement, only local election petition tribunal sittings will be…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has unveiled the state’s official anthem and symbols to promote culture, identity, and heritage. Performing the grand finale of the ceremony on Saturday night in Makurdi, Alia said he would send an Executive Bill to the House of Assembly for its implementation. The governor noted that the symbols represented the…
As Benue marked 49 years of its existence, Gov. Hyacinth Alia said his priority is to take the state to the height of economic prosperity and massive infrastructural development. Alia said this in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Makurdi. The…
