Categories: Benue news

Benue News Update: Latest News from Benue today, Monday, March 18, 2024

  1. Former Vice Chancellor Worried Over Politicization of Herders-Farmers Crisis in Benue Former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Prof. Daniel Uza, expressed concern over the politicization of the herders and farmers crisis in Benue. He made these remarks during the investiture of Dr. Andrew Amine as the 8th State Chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) in Makurdi on Saturday.

  2. Mzough U Tiv Worldwide Reveals Death Toll Amidst Herders’ Attacks The pan-sociocultural group representing the Tiv Nation in Benue State, Mzough U Tiv Worldwide, reported that suspected armed herders and militia groups have allegedly killed 147 people in the state over the past two months. The group also demanded an apology from the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, for remarks insinuating Tiv people were involved in cattle theft.

  3. Dr. Gabriel Suswam Declares Bid for PDP National Chairmanship Former Governor of Benue State and ex-lawmaker for Benue North East District in the Senate, Dr. Gabriel Suswam, has announced his intention to succeed Dr. Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He revealed his plans during a meeting with the Benue State Working Committee (SWC) of the PDP, led by Sir John Ngbede, at the party’s Secretariat in Makurdi over the weekend.

  4. Commander Emmanuel Ajenu (rtd) Elected Chairman of Abuja St. Francis Old Boys Association Renowned philanthropist and esteemed business mogul, Commander Emmanuel Ajenu (rtd), has been elected as the Chairman of the Abuja branch of the St. Francis Old Boys Association. His election took place on Sunday during a reunion of the association held at the Alibro Atrium Restaurant in Jabi, Abuja.

  5. APC Vows to Sweep All Seats in Benue State for 2027 General Elections The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has pledged to secure every available seat in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Currently, the Benue APC holds two out of three Senate seats, ten out of eleven House of Representatives seats, and 21 out of 30 House of Assembly seats. Abba Moro and Ojotu Ojema are the only federal lawmakers who won seats for the PDP in the last election.

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