Latest Benue News Today, Friday, December 20, 2024

Good morning, here is latest Benue News Today, Friday, December 20, 2024Benue State News Summary

1. SUBEB Investigation:
   The Benue State House of Assembly has directed Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to step aside for investigations into primary school teacher recruitment. The decision, supported by a majority of lawmakers, was announced by Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh during Thursday’s plenary.

2. Renaming of BSU:
   A bill to rename Benue State University (BSU) after Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu, the state’s second civilian governor, passed the second reading in the Assembly.

3. Fr. Alia Multipurpose Hall Commissioning:
   Deputy Governor Sam Ode commissioned the remodelled Fr. Alia Multipurpose Hall at SUBEB headquarters, applauding Dr. Grace Adagba for her leadership and achievements during her first year in office.

4. Senator Moro Condemns Violence:
   Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro condemned the killing of four individuals in Ado LGA by suspected armed men from Ebonyi State, calling for peace among feuding communities.

5. New Appointments:
   Governor Hyacinth Alia appointed Prof. Daniel Amine, Mrs. Afaityo Rebecca, Michael Uper, Erdoo Mongol, and Surveyor Tsokar Terfa to key government positions. Prof. Amine will head the Benue Geographical Information System (BENGIS).

6. BSEMA Security Initiative:
   The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) announced plans for a multi-agency situation room to enhance IDP security and public safety.

7. Farmers Commend Budget Allocation:
   Benue farmers praised President Bola Tinubu for allocating ₦4.91 trillion to Defence and Security in the proposed 2025 budget.

8. Probe into Missing Funds:
   Former special adviser Dr. Dennis Akura has been summoned to explain the disappearance of ₦1.78 billion from the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

9. River Benue Boat Mishap:
   Benue police confirmed six more fatalities from a boat accident on River Benue, bringing the death toll to 26, with 11 survivors.

10. Idoma-born CSP Vera Ameh-Akpa has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.

    Ameh-Akpa is currently serving as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Ejigbo, Lagos State.