…Plateau State and Nigeria. Jang, a retired Air Commodore, served as Military Governor of Benue State, Military Administrator of the old Gongola State, two-term Governor of Plateau State and later represented Plateau North Senatorial District in the Senate. The event attracted Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Pres…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, has called for collaboration among all levels of government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, stakeholders, youth, and communities to address the insecurity affecting some parts of the state. Omale also urged the people of the Ben…

The Benue State Police Command has said it is treating the disappearance of a seminarian attached to the Catholic Bishop’s residence in Otukpo as a missing person case, contrary to reports that he was abducted by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Peter Aondona, said the police had not received any official report…

…5 Division - Makurdi (new) The newly established 5 Division, headquartered in Makurdi, Benue State, will oversee military operations in Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi states. The division is expected to strengthen security across the North-Central region by improving command and operational response to security threats. The…

…deadly attack on Efeyi Ugboju community in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. Chairman of the council, Mr Maxwell Ogiri, announced that the curfew, which takes effect from 7pm to 6am daily, was introduced to prevent a breakdown of law and order after angry youths staged protests over the gruesome attack…

…Forum Condemns Benue, Kaduna Attacks That Killed Over 40 Peopleand Kaduna AttacksIn Benue state, gunmen struck Efeyi Community in Ugboju, Otukpo local government area, on the morning of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, killing 13 people and wounding several others. Security agencies were deployed to the area to restore order fo…

…units to families of internally displaced persons affected by recurrent flooding in Benue State. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Sadiq Yelwa, stated this during the inauguration of the project at Mbagen in Buruku Local Government Area of the state. According to the managing director, the resettlement project will…

…attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ug oju communities, Otukpi Loval Government Area of Benue State. Locals told Daily Trust that the attack at Efeyi-Ugboju community where 14 bodies have been recovered so far began at 5am on Tuesday, July 27, 2026 while one person was k!lled at Ipom community of Ugboju earlier on Monday.…

…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 personnel…

…Nigerians, including hunger, inflation and reduced agricultural activities. He cited Benue State, traditionally regarded as the food basket of the nation, as an example of the impact of insecurity on farming and food production. “Benue, as a case study, was seen as the food basket of the nation. But there is no food in…

…claimed the deceased was the wife to Mr. Isaac Aondohemba Alia, the younger brother to Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia. According to another facebook user, Akpen Denen, he rushed the woman to the hospital where a doctor confirmed her d3ad on arrival. "I am astonished and still grappling with the event…

…pharmacist from Anambra State. 5. Keivo Keivo is a 27-year-old web developer from Benue State who disclosed that he is open to finding love. 6. Mercedes Mercedes, 26, is a massage therapist from Delta State. 7. Kamsy Kamsy is a 24-year-old event planner. 8. Sultex Sultex is a 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from L…

…Republice for prostitution has d!ed. Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home sick. Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law. "People ar…

…(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 Director of BIPC, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, made the appeal in a statement, urgin…

…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 and polit…

…following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the attackers had earlier invaded Ochobo community, where two persons were killed. Their initial attempt to attack Agadagba community was reportedly repelled by residents. However, the gunmen re…

…rescue with support from local authorities and disclosed that three other victims from Benue State were rescued in a separate operation. The organisation described the operations as a major breakthrough in its campaign against human trafficking and the protection of vulnerable Nigerians across West Africa. "We urge Nig…

…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 both English and Hausa fluently. Accor…

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…

…Local Government Area of Ebonyi State According to Anita, a physiotherapist from Benue State, rumours began circulating online on June 24, 2026 claiming that Mary had passed away. The next day, June 25, Mary herself stepped forward to clear the air. In the video Anita shared on Facebook on, July 20, Mary assured everyo…

…is an economist, legal scholar, and academic currently serving as the secretary of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC). Onanuga said all the appointments take immediate effect. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 8:07 PM | Share this Story

…effectiveness. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State and is the Leader of the Labour Party in the state, made the appeal at The State of Affairs gathering with security experts, professionals and promoters in Abuja on Sunday. This followed the recent successful rescue of school…

…and seized a firearm during a clearance operation in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to security sources, the operation was conducted around 8:00 a.m. on July 17 by personnel from the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Otukpo and Oju. The troops reportedly stormed suspected militia hideouts in the…

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…

…Commission (INEC) from taking any steps to alter the list of candidates produced by the Benue state APC primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Justice Inyang Ekwo issued the order on Thursday, July 17, 2026, after lawyers for both defendants appeared in court and formally joined issues with the plaintiffs in su…