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In a recent revelation, the Benue State government has uncovered a staggering number of 2,500 ghost workers from the payroll of various local government areas within the state. This shocking discovery was made public by…
The Governor-Elect of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has expressed concern over the state of the civil service in the state. He said that the state civil service is currently in a state of near-collapse and…
Chief John Antenyi, the Chairman of Apa Traditional Council in Apa Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state, has raised an alarm over the killing of many of his subjects and sacking of several communities in his…
The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has taken action against its officials in Igyorov Council Ward for suspending the former National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia…
A high court in Benue State has issued an interim injunction, restraining Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), from parading himself as the party chairman. The order was given by…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has dismissed the purported suspension by the party’s Ward Executives in his Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue…
The Benue state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the national chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu, over allegations of engaging in anti-party activities. Ayu's suspension letter, dated March…
On Saturday's Governorship and State Assembly elections in Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state, there were reports of six people feared dead at different locations. According to the Local Government Council…
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says the Presidential and National Assembly elections were rigged. Recall that the governor lost his senatorial bid in the February 25 poll to Titus Zam of the All Progressives…
The Young Progressives Party (YPP), in Benue State, has formed an alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the governorship election. This development was disclosed by the YPP Chairman, Dr. Gwadue Hough…
Two staff members of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have been dismissed for gross misconduct. Dr Fabian Benjamin, the spokesperson for the Board, released a statement on Wednesday in Abuja…
The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Benue, Michael Inalegwu, has announced that Friday, February 24th, 2023 will be a work-free day in the state. This decision was made at the State Executive…
The convoy of the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom was involved in an accident in the Utokon community of Ado Local Government Area of the state on Friday. Ortom and his entourage were heading for the Peoples’…
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has denied endorsing a presidential candidate for the upcoming 2023 election. A recent report claimed that Ortom had expressed support for Atiku Abubakar, the candidate for the…
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Benue State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Ekpe Ogbu. TalkGlitz understands that the commissioner was kidnapped at Adankari Junction along the Otukpo-Ado Road at about…
The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, apologized for his recent comment about the Fulani ethnic group. Ortom had made the remark on Sunday when he hosted the G5 governors in Makurdi the Capital of Benue. He said,…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, held a campaign rally in Benue state. Obi arrived in Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Tuesday, for his party’s campaign rally. He was received at the…
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom gave reasons why he would not support the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. He said he would not support a candidate who sees…
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday unveiled the state’s security outfit known as Community Volunteer Guards. The new recruits were unveiled during the passing out parade held at IBB Square, Makurdi.…
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has declared for the 2023 presidency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, according to a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, made the declaration…
