The Benue State Government says it has cleared the outstanding 35 months of earned allowances owed staff at Benue State University (BSU). Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Makurdi. The varsity workers struggled for the allowances and had a history dating back to … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of Dr Aondoakaa Asambe as Director General for the newly created Bureau for Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases Control. The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Tersoo Kula in Makurdi on Friday. Before his … Read more
The Benue House of Assembly preisded over by its Speaker, Hyacinth Dajo has summoned the former special adviser to Gov. Hyacinth Alia on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Dennis Akura. Akura is to appear before during plenary on Tuesday to explain and refund N1.78 billion that was not accounted … Read more
A tragic boat accident on the River Benue near Ocholonya, within the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, has reportedly resulted in the death of many. Henzodaily understands that the incident, which involved mainly women and children, has raised concerns among residents. Reports indicate that the victims were returning to Doma in Nasarawa State … Read more
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the arrest of a native doctor, Veror Orduen, and an accomplice driver, Aondoaver Viaga, over the alleged theft of a company truck. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Steve Yabnet, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Makurdi. Yabnet said that the Benue State Police Command on … Read more
The Benue State House of Assembly has ordered Mrs Grace Adagba, Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to refund the sum of N2.1 billion to the coffers of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The decision follows a report of the house ad-hoc committee, which investigated the activities of the … Read more
The Benue State House of Assembly has directed the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to halt the ongoing teachers recruitment process. The House gave the order following a motion by Mr Douglas Akya (APC/Makurdi South) on Thursday during plenary in Makurdi. The motion was co-moved by Mr Peter Ipusu (APC/Katsina-Ala West). Akya noted that … Read more
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has accused Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, of frustrating projects in his constituency. The lawmaker, who is representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, made the allegation in a letter he sent to President Bola Tinubu and copied to Vice … Read more
Judiciary workers in Benue State, under the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have locked the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi to protest the government’s failure to implement the new ₦75,000 minimum wage. During a visit to the court premises, The Punch correspondent observed union members barricading the entrance and preventing access … Read more
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has revealed that his administration has spent $2.82 million (₦4.53 billion) to service loans between June 2023 and June 2024. Alia noted that his administration has not taken loans since he took over power, but paid the said sum to reduce the state’s debt burden. The governor made … Read more