Politics

Gov Alia Fires Ortom’s Appointees, Demotes Perm Secs

Web News 8 June 2023 351 0

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has nullified recent appointments into the State Civil Service made by the immediate-past governor, Samuel Ortom. The governor also demoted some permanent secretaries appointed by the immediate past administration, saying they should revert to their Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde, Ortom flag off Projects in Oyo

Web News 29 September 2022 479 0

Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom wants Nigerians to continue to pray and support the country’s leadership in the face of challenging task of governance across the country. He gave the charge at the flag off ceremony for the construction of Senator Rashidi Ladoja GRA and naming of the circular road project after Senator Ladoja held […]Continue Reading

Security

We have not received any request for firearms approval-Police

Web News 9 August 2022 269 0

The Nigeria Police Force says it is yet to receive an application for firearms licences from any quarters. The Zamfara State Government had in June directed the police command in the state to issue licences to those eligible to bear arms as part of moves to tackle security challenges in the state. Also, the Benue […]Continue Reading

Crime

Gov Ortom Demands Release of Kidnapped Chief Akinkunmi

Web News 25 July 2020 641 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has condemns the abduction of the founder and Managing Director, Tito group of companies, Chief Isaac Akinkunmi in Makurdi by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Terver Akase, Governor Ortom describes the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable. Governor Ortom says Chief Akinkunmi is Continue Reading