…Bola Tinubu to designate the newly approved Nigerian Army 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi, Benue State, as a Special Forces Division. Usman made the call on Monday while commending the President’s approval for the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional pers…

…Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of four new army divisions to be located in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo, and Benin City, increasing the total number of army divisions from eight to twelve. The first three divisions are targeted for takeoff by the end of September and the fourth by December, alongside the recruitmen…

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has cautioned citrus farmers against transporting and selling oranges outside Benue State, warning that the practice poses a serious threat to the state’s agro-industrialisation drive and local processing industries. The Group Managing Dire…

..rejects disqualification claims By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state has dismissed claims that its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), is constitutionally disqualified from contesting the poll, describing the allegations as false, misleading…

…Federal Government had on Thursday announced the establishment of four new divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City. Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said the move “underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges and t…

…Headquarters - Jos (Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe States)4. 5 Division Headquarters - Makurdi (Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States)5. 6 Division Headquarters - Port Harcourt (Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States)6. 7 Division Headquarters - Maiduguri (Borno and Yobe States)7. 8 Division Headquarters - Sokoto (Sokoto, Kebbi…

…"Stoner," with his family. Emmanuel Terfa is twenty-five (25) years old, an indigene of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, and a graduate of Benue State University. He resides at Guzape Village, Abuja. He is over six (6) feet tall, has a chocolate complexion, a slightly heavy build, dreadlocks, and speaks bo…

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, has expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the renovation of six Primary Health Care (PHC) centres across the state, directing contractors handling the projects to accelerate work while ensuring strict compliance with…

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage, UHC, through sustainable healthcare financing, even as it urged residents to enrol in the Benue State Health Insurance Scheme, BNSHIS, to guarantee access to affordable and quality healthcare services…

…that the unexpected transaction occurred on a Sunday afternoon while he was away in Makurdi, Kogi State. According to him, he immediately suspected that the huge amount was sent in error because he was not expecting any such payment. Pastor Contacts Lawyer After Receiving N120m Dr Isah explained that rather than keep t…

…Usman, in connection with the m8rder of a lecturer at Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (formerly Benue State University), Professor Gabriel Nyityo. LIB reported that the distinguished History Professor was k!lled at his residence in the Adaka community, Makurdi Local Government Area of the state in the early hour…

Gunmen k!ll Benue varsity professor in Makurdi Gunmen have k!lled a History professor at the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, (MOAUM), Gabriel Nyityo. Prof. Nyityo was reportedly m8rdered at his Makurdi residence in the early hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unc…

…Road forms part of the Trunk A3 highway linking Port Harcourt through Aba, Otukpo, Makurdi, Lafia, Akwanga, Jos, Bauchi, Potiskum, Maiduguri and Dikwa to the Cameroon border. The minister said the roads would improve the movement of agricultural produce, facilitate trade, enhance transportation, boost businesses and im…

A housewife, Mrs Maria Adoga, has told an Upper Area Court Makurdi, Niger State, that her husband, Moses was an alcoholic who abuses her. Maria, in a divorce suit said she got married to Moses in 2013 under the Idoma Tradition Laws and later had a church wedding at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Ugbokolo in Okpokwu LG…

…five federal constituencies affected. Dickson Tarkighir replaced Ikper Chris Terfa in Makurdi/Guma; Sesoo Ikpagher replaced Livinus Tsar Adzor in Vandeikya/Konshisha; Terser Ugbor substituted Kohol Shedrach Iornem in Kwande/Ushongo; Sekav Dzua Iyortyom replaced Gideon Inyom in Buruku; while Austin Asema Achado displace…

…was worsened by drainage challenges associated with the ongoing dualization of the Makurdi-Enugu Expressway passing through the community, left many families homeless and caused widespread destruction. Homes, churches, schools, local roads, farmlands, and other critical infrastructure were severely affected, throwing m…

…as Speaker and a two-term member of the National Assembly. "Jime is an indigene of Makurdi Local Government Area, which has benefited the most from the developmental strides of Governor Hyacinth Alia over the past three years," the statement said, questioning his criticism of the administration despite what it describe…

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over persistent difficulties in renewing international passports and obtaining new ones for their children, alleging that the process has become increasingly cumbersome despite recent reforms by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS…

..says alleged unaccounted N139.8bn baseless By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has rejected the report of the Benue State Income and Expenditure Commission of Inquiry, describing the exercise as a politically motivated witch-hunt orchestrated by the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia…

…out with my baby but she was dead when I made it out – another mother By Peter Duru, Makurdi The people of Daudu community in Mbalagh Council Ward of Makurdi Local Government Area had set out last Saturday on a solemn mission, to bid farewell to one of their own. They travelled across the River Benue to Wadata, a bustl…

…extension of the federal highway Wurukum – Air Force Base – Renewed Hope Estate Road in Makurdi, a project expected to significantly improve traffic flow and transportation efficiency within the state capital. BusinessDay further acknowledged the upgrade of the Mbawuar-Bako-Negher Road, including the spur to Mbaakon, a…