Governor Hyacinth Alia has welcomed the outcome of a reconciliation meeting involving stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, describing it as a step towards restoring unity within the party. According to a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, the governor commended stakeholders for responding to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue says its prolonged internal crisis has been resolved after a high-level reconciliation meeting in Makurdi. The peace meeting brought together Gov. Hyacinth Alia, party leaders, lawmakers and other influential stakeholders across the state. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, announced the resolutions after closed-door…
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has condemned the brutal attack allegedly carried out by gunmen on Mbalom in Gwer-East Local Government Area. In a statement on Sunday in Makurdi, his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, conveyed the governor’s reaction to the incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the attack occurred on Saturday evening,…
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has signed into law the bill establishing Labe College of Nursing Sciences, Gboko in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue. Alia, at the signing on Wednesday in Makurdi, said the establishment of the school further underscored his unwavering commitment to accessible, quality education and healthcare. He said it was also a strategic…
Gov. Hyacinth Alia has condemned Tuesday’s terrorist attacks on the people of Abande, Turan, in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue. Alia made his reaction known in a statement released on the attack and made available to newsmen by Mr Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary, on Wednesday, in Makurdi. “The terrorists dared this state and…
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…
