Benue Today

14/09/2026

An attack is reportedly ongoing in Tse Abi, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, with residents said to be fleeing the area for safety.

An attack is reportedly ongoing in Tse Abi, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, with residents said to be fleeing the area for safety. According to social media reports, the attack by armed herdsmen started around 8pm on Monday evening. Residents noted that the settlement currently has no sec...

14/09/2026

Concerns have been raised over the removal of iron plates covering water channels on an underpass in Wannune, Benue State, with residents describing the act as a destructive setback to ongoing infrastructure efforts.

Concerns have been raised over the removal of iron plates covering water channels on an underpass in Wannune, Benue State, with residents describing the act as a destructive setback to ongoing infrastructure efforts. In a social media post, Baba Atsar Gundu noted that while the state government is w...

14/09/2026

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has raised concerns over the huge financial awards arising from garnishee proceedings against state and local government accounts, warning that such deductions could undermine the government’s development efforts.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has raised concerns over the huge financial awards arising from garnishee proceedings against state and local government accounts, warning that such deductions could undermine the government’s development efforts. READ ALSO:  Benue APC Fires Back at P...

14/09/2026

The Benue State Government has announced that it has commenced the arrest and prosecution of individuals and groups involved in the wanton destruction of public utilities and billboards across the state.

The Benue State Government has announced that it has commenced the arrest and prosecution of individuals and groups involved in the wanton destruction of public utilities and billboards across the state. In a statement dated Monday, 14th September 2026, the government described the reckless and crim...

14/09/2026

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has urged the Judiciary to carefully consider the broader economic and developmental implications of garnishee proceedings involving government accounts, expressing concern that substantial deductions could constrain the state’s ability to meet its development obligations.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has urged the Judiciary to carefully consider the broader economic and developmental implications of garnishee proceedings involving government accounts, expressing concern that substantial deductions could constrain the state’s ability to meet its deve...

14/09/2026

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed confidence in his administration’s performance ahead of the 2027 governorship election, saying his achievements and ongoing development projects will speak for him at the polls.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed confidence in his administration’s performance ahead of the 2027 governorship election, saying his achievements and ongoing development projects will speak for him at the polls. Governor Alia highlighted several initiatives und...

14/09/2026

The Heavy-Duty Park Mbaga in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, was officially launched on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in a ceremony attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, transport stakeholders and other distinguished guests.

The Heavy-Duty Park Mbaga in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, was officially launched on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in a ceremony attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, transport stakeholders and other distinguished guests. Representatives of the Gwer East Local...

14/09/2026

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has reportedly been suspended from publicly presenting himself as a Catholic priest by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, Most Rev. William Avenya.

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has reportedly been suspended from publicly presenting himself as a Catholic priest by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko, Most Rev. William Avenya. The reported decision is said to be connected to the Catholic Church’s...

14/09/2026

The Benue State Government has firmly dismissed as malicious and entirely false a circulating social media publication alleging that the administration of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia plans to demolish the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Secretariat in Makurdi.

The Benue State Government has firmly dismissed as malicious and entirely false a circulating social media publication alleging that the administration of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia plans to demolish the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Secretariat in Makurdi. In an official st...

13/09/2026

Yelewata council of elders condemns harassment and attempt to stop Peter Obi’s visit