2025 Budget Presentation: Governor Hyacinth Alia presented the 2025 budget, titled “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and Digital Economy,” to the Benue State House of Assembly. The budget is valued at ₦550.1 billion and aims to ensure progress, prosperity, and well-being for the state’s citizens.
World Bank Rural Development Project: Benue State has been selected to benefit from the World Bank’s Rural Access and Mobility Project, which includes constructing 534 km of rural roads and building warehouses for agricultural produce storage. This project aims to improve the transportation and preservation of agricultural goods.
Federal College Bill: The Senate passed for second reading a bill to establish the Federal College of Vocational and Technical Studies in Naka, Benue State. The bill was sponsored by Senator Titus Zam (APC, Benue North West).
Allegations of Victimization: The Alliance for Good Governance (AGG) accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of denying official vehicles and constituency allowances worth ₦30 million to some State Assembly members loyal to Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Gender-Based Violence Initiative: The Benue State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), organized a parley with local government chairmen to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at the grassroots level.
Advocacy for Gender-Responsive Budgeting: The Benue Chapter of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law implementation group, led by WARDC and supported by organizations like FIDA and GERI, called for a Gender-Responsive Budgeting Framework to combat sexual and gender-based violence.
Solar Electricity Pledge: Former Governor Gabriel Suswam and BSFA Chairman Chief Paul Edeh pledged to provide 24-hour solar power for the administrative block of Benue State University, Makurdi, during an honorary doctorate award ceremony.
Christmas Carol Invitation: Governor Hyacinth Alia invited citizens to the 2024 Benue State Christmas Carol, aimed at fostering peace and unity while celebrating the spirit of Christmas.
BIPC Product Sale: The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) announced the sale of premium-quality nails at competitive prices, available at their Polythene and Nylon Printing Factory in Makurdi.
Honorary Doctorates: Benue State University conferred honorary degrees on notable individuals, including Prof. Toyin Falola, Engr. Chief Sylvanus Gbasarah, and posthumously, Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo and Lt. Colonel Joseph Akahan.
West Bromwich Albion ended their near three-month wait for a home victory with a 2-0…
Manchester City's struggles deepened on Wednesday as they suffered a damaging defeat to Juventus, jeopardizing…
Fifteen governors, primarily from the All Progressives Congress (APC), convened at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum…
Substitute Ferran Torres delivered a game-changing performance, scoring twice in 10 minutes to secure Barcelona…
Martins Ortse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has refuted allegations that he threatened the life…
Bukayo Saka delivered a standout performance, scoring twice as Arsenal defeated Monaco to solidify their…
