Mr Omale Omale, the former Benue State Commissioner for Power, Renewable Energy and Transport, has denied reports linking him with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting he remains a loyal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Monday, Omale said the speculation about his alleged romance with the ADC was “a…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State says his administration has completed numerous projects, with several others ongoing across the state. Alia made this known in Makurdi during the All Progressives Congress (APC) expanded caucus meeting, where he presented an update on his government’s performance. The governor said the completed and ongoing road projects include those…
Gov Hyacinth Alia has urged Nigerians, specifically Benue people, to be united and pursue a collective purpose for the interest of the nation. Alia stated this on Wednesday in his Independence Day message, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governor said the people needed to renew their commitment to unity and the nation…
Governor Hyacinth Alia has completed the construction of 25 township roads in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, has disclosed. Kula made this known on Wednesday while leading journalists on an inspection of projects executed by the administration. He said the governor awarded contracts for 41 township roads within…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has congratulated the newly-elected Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alfred Emberga, on his election. This is contained in a congratulatory message by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Monday in Makurdi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emberga, representing Makurdi North…
The Benue Assembly on Wednesday screened and confirmed only six out of the eight commissioner nominees by Gov. Hyacinth Alia. The assembly during its plenary in Makurdi rejected two of the nominees because of petitions filed against them. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those confirmed by the assembly include Dr Benjamin Ashaver,…
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…
