DSS On Arrest Of ISIS Linked Boko Haram Members As Part of efforts to ensure security of lives and properties of Nigerians, The Department of State Security says it has arrested ISIS linked Boko Haram Members planning to attack UK and American Embassies in FCT. According to the statement released and signed by Tony OPUIYO,…
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Benue Lawmaker Asked To Kneel In Apology To State Governor Over Fulani Herdsmen Comment
A Lawmaker in the Benue state house of Assembly representing Kwande East State constituency has reportedly been asked to kneel before the state governor, Samuel Ortom. The lawmaker, Hon. James Gbande was asked to Kneel down before the state governor to tender his apology over comments he made regarding the menace caused by Fulani Herdsmen……
PHOTOS of Fulani Herdsmen arrested by Security operatives in Benue State
According to Mkor who lives in Benue state ; ‘Dr. Samuel Ortom’s Fight Against Fulani Insurgents Is A Goal He Is Out To Achieve Without Fear Or Favour!You will recall that His Excellency Dr. Samuel Ortom has made a commitment with the Benue people to put a permanent stop to Fulani herdsmen and their activities…
PHOTO: Benue Lawmaker Asked To Kneel Down & Apologize To Governor Over Herdsmen Attacks
Hon. James Gbande, member representing Kwande East State Constituency, was made to kneel down and apologise to Governor Samuel Ortom after he accused the governor of not doing enough to end the killings by Fulani herdsmen in his constituency. Fulani gunmen yesterday invaded Ikyoawen in Moor District and Diiv as well as Alaba villages of……
Ortom calls Wike idle governor as feud between them deepens
The rift between governors of Benue and Rivers states, Samuel Ortom and Nyesom Wike respectively continues to widen by the day. The Benue governor has described Wike as an idle governor who has nothing else to do but interfere in matters in other states in order to divert attention from the gross failure of governance…
KILLINGS: Wike mocks Gov Ortom, calls for state of emergency in Benue
Rivers State’s Governor Nyesom Wike has called for a state of emergency in Benue State over incessant killings in the state. Wike argued that Governor Samuel Ortom has lost control of the state, making immediate declaration of state of emergency in the state necessary, in order to restore security and protect the lives of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari Condemns Wanton Killings In The Country
Femi Adesina, Abuja: President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the government and people of Benue State on the recent attack on a market in Zaki Biam by unknown gunmen which resulted in the loss of lives. The President condemns the wicked attack and directs security agencies to begin immediate investigation with a view to bringing the…
Why I ordered armed herdsmen out of Benue – Gov. Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Thursday said he ordered all armed herdsmen out of Benue State because they engaged in killing citizens with provocation. He also said it was his duty as a governor to take the decision in order to ensure the safety of lives and property of the citizens of the state, the……
Airforce Personnel Kills Female Friend and Colleague At Base
Sunday morning 12/3/2017 is a day Nigerian Army amd the Nigerian Airforce Base in Makurdi and the people of Makurdi, Benue state will not easily forget. Aircraft man Kalu B.A base in Makudi the Benue State capital yesterday shot and killed his girlfriend Shola who happens to be a colleague at the base in Makurdi…
Beautiful female Airforce Officer murdered by Jealous Boyfriend (PHOTOS)
GRAPHIC CONTENT Below is the lifeless body of the female airforce officer who was allegedly shot dead by her jealous boyfriend at about 4:30Am. The incident happened at the house of the boyfriend, in Makurdi, Benue State.
Benue Govt. pledges to maintain close relationship with Immigration Service
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has promised to sustain the existing cordial working relationship with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Ortom gave the promise on Friday in Makurdi when the Assistant Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr Tino Harry, led other senior officers to pay a courtesy visit on him The governor said that the state would……
What God told me about Benue State in 1992 – Ortom
Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has revealed how God told him 25 years ago that he would be the governor of the state. Ortom, who described his ascension to the governorship seat as divine, said God mandated him to be transparent, fair and just while overseeing the affairs of the state. He told Daily Sun…