The death toll from the attack on Yaav and Mbadura council ward in Turan community, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, by armed men suspected to be herdsmen has risen to 34, as 15 more bodies recovered today.” Our correspondent who spoke to a local source from the community who identify himself as Ordue…
The Police Command in Benue, on Monday, said three persons were killed in a cult clash in Wadata area of Makurdi, the State capital. The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. Anene said that rival cult groups clashed in Makurdi,…
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…
