Benue News: Latest News from Benue today, August 31, 2023

News Highlights from Benue State, August 31, 2023

1. Tragedy Strikes: A teenager tragically ends life by jumping from a flyover at the First Gate of Benue State University in Makurdi on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Eyewitnesses reported the unfortunate incident, revealing that the young individual lost their life after colliding with a moving vehicle during the fatal descent.

2. Sacked Workers Seek Reinstatement: Amid legal threats, 2,484 workers in Benue State, who were dismissed by Governor Hyacinth Alia, have given the state government a 30-day ultimatum to reinstate them. Represented by their counsel S.E Irabor, the employees, who were lawfully employed between December 2022 and March 2023, issued a Notice of Demand to prevent legal action.

3. New Commissioner Takes Charge: Hon Odoh Ameh Ugwu, the recently sworn-in Commissioner for Water Resources, Environment, and Climate Change in Benue State, began his tenure with utmost dedication. Hon Ugwu commenced his duties with an office dedication ceremony, reflecting his commitment to addressing challenges within his portfolio.

4. Former Senatorial Candidate Denies Allegations: Mrs. Mimi Adzape-Orubibi, an ex-Benue North East Senatorial Candidate of the APC, refutes claims that she abandoned her children in Canada and returned to Nigeria. In response to social media allegations, Adzape-Orubibi plans to seek legal action against what she perceives as an attempt to defame her character.

5. BSFA Affirms Commitment to Football Development: The Benue State Football Association (BSFA) assures stakeholders of its focus on football development and non-interference in club operations. BSFA Chairman, Barr. Paul Edeh, emphasizes patience and tolerance among stakeholders while waiting for Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia’s decisions concerning Lobi Stars.

6. Former Military Chief Threatens Legal Action: Retired AVM Monday Morgan Riku, a former Chief of Defence Intelligence, contemplates legal action against Bishop Pinot Ogbaji, an APC Zonal Chairman in Benue State, over alleged defamation. Riku’s representatives request Ogbaji to retract statements and issue an apology.

7. Military Reviews Tactics: The Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Maj. Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, reaffirms the military’s commitment to reviewing tactics and approaches against adversaries. Gen Igbinomwanhia emphasizes this during a stakeholders meeting that included representatives from Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba states.