INEC Postpones General Elections To February 23

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the general elections by a week, less than five hours to the start of the polls.

Court Orders EFCC, 2 Banks To Pay Benue N100m

A Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), United Bank of Africa (UBA) and Fidelity Bank to jointly pay the sum of N100 million to the Benue State government for freezing its accounts last year.

Peace In Benue Proof God Answers Prayers — Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the return of peace in Benue is a proof that God answers prayers.
Osinbajo said this while addressing congregants at the 15th National Biennial Delegate Conference of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) tagged `Benue-2019’ in Makurdi on Thursday.

Benue Guber Campaigns: Apc, Pdp Trade Accusations Over Violence In Guma

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Benue state has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of disrupting their governorship campaign rally on Friday, in Gbajimba, Guma LGA of Benue State.

APC On Rescue Mission In Benue - Jime

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Emmanuel Jime, says the party is on a rescue mission in the state.

Cars, Motorbikes, Offices Burnt, As APC, PDP Supporters Clash In Gboko

Angry youths alleged to be supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Gboko town, yesterday, embarked on a violent protest in the busy town destroying and burning Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, offices, branded cars and motorbikes.

Benue Assembly suspends 6 LG Chairmen

The Benue House of Assembly has suspended six Local Government Area Chairmen for three months, over alleged misappropriation of public funds and gross misconduct.

Archbishop Kaigama, Bature Settle Tiv/Jukun Rivalry

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of the Catholic Diocese of Jos and The Most Rev. Dr. James Bature on Friday settled the age-Long rivalry between the Jukun and the Tiv people in Taraba and Benue States.

190,000 IDPs Will Vote In Benue - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said provisions have been made to ensure that the over 190,000 internally-displaced persons, IDPs, in various camps in Benue State vote in the forthcoming elections.

Gov. Ortom Denies Making Hate Speech Against PMB

Governor Ortom yesterday denied claims that he accused Pres. Buhari of attempting to Islamise the country.
The governor said he does not indulge in hate speech against the President under whatever guise.