4 articles tagged with “Benue State”
Senior APC figures in Benue State have publicly distanced themselves from Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring support for Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume.
Residents of Ondo in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area, fled their homes following a confirmed attack by suspected armed herdsmen, with the Benue Police Command verifying the killing of a resident.
Vice President Peter Obi has called for decisive government action following deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states that left 27 dead, criticizing routine condemnations as inadequate.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia confirms full autonomy for all 23 local government councils, crediting the development as a relief to state-level governance and aligning with President Tinubu’s broader reform agenda.