“After further consultation with stakeholders, our Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State, Professor Sam Egwu, has advised that the State office is ready to proceed with the rescheduled elections.

Source: https://punchng.com/gov-assembly-elections-to-hold-tuesday-in-benue-lg/

Akase while stating that the APC were undermining the Ortom administration said, “The APC in Benue State is on a desperate mission to subvert the administration of Governor Samuel Ortom whose tenure will constitutionally last till May 29, 2023.

Source: https://247ureports.com/2023/04/benue-pdp-bashes-incoming-apc-over-allegations-on-ortoms-administration/

“Another reason for Atiku’s attack on Chief Ortom is the former Benue State Governor’s boldness to speak truth to his face and rebuke him for making unstatesmanlike comments regarding the killing of Benue people by herdsmen.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/07/atiku-clearly-bitter-should-be-worried-pdp-key-stakeholders-rejected-him-ortom.html

As for the man who has actually presided over Benue State for the past eight years, its outgoing governor Samuel Ortom, the editors of those publications, in their near identical articles, elected to give him a free pass.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202304200055.html

At least 46 people have been reportedly killed in Umogidi village of Entekpa-Adoka district in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/46-killed-in-fresh-attack-on-benue-village/

By Toyin Falola It was in Benue State University, Makurdi, on October 26, 2023, …

Source: http://nigeriancurrent.com/2023/11/13/naira-marleys-trial-over-cybercrime-stalled/

Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been released from custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202306210031.html

He led the PDP to a resounding victory in the 2019 Benue State Governorship election as State Chairman of the party, also winning the 3 senatorial seats, 8 House of Reps seats and 28 House of Assembly seats.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/benue-2023-why-idoma-should-support-john-ngbede-for-deputy-governor/

I also remembered how we waited for the Chief to land from the air for his campaign in Makurdi, Benue State in 1982.

Source: https://punchng.com/what-presidential-candidates-should-tell-us/

In any case, most of the Benue IDPs are in Benue State.

Source: https://punchng.com/census-npc-insists-on-may-3-ortom-demands-shift/

In Benue State, the state NLC chairman, Terungwa Igbe, stated that labour union would meet with the state government after negotiations between the national secretariat of the NLC and the Federal Government.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/fuel-subsidy-removal-nlc-meets-govs-over-palliatives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fuel-subsidy-removal-nlc-meets-govs-over-palliatives

“Indeed, the Presidential spokesman’s futile attempts to twist events and in Benue State is unfortunate and reprehensible.

Source: https://onlinenigeria.com/stories/324663-i-gave-full-cooperation-to-security-agencies-to-perform-ortom-replies-presidency.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-gave-full-cooperation-to-security-agencies-to-perform-ortom-replies-presidency

It is important to note that Benue State is home to several ethnic groups, including the Tiv, Idoma, Igede, Etulo, and others.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/can-a-tiv-man-offer-his-wife-to-guests-as-entertainment-myth-or-fact-by-matthew-ma/

Joined in the suit is the Governor of Benue State, Benue State Government and chairman of the Committee, Mr. Hingah Biem (for himself and on behalf of members of Assets Recovery Committee as first, second and third defendants) respectively.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/06/16/assets-recovery-ortom-deputy-drag-benue-govt-to-court/

Joined in the suit is the Governor of Benue State, Benue State Government and chairman of the Committee, Mr. Hingah Biem (for himself and on behalf of members of Assets Recovery Committee as first, second and third defendants) respectively.

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2023/06/16/assets-recovery-ortom-deputy-drag-benue-govt-to-court/

Normal official activities in Benue State have been paralysed in recent weeks over the absence of Governor Samuel Ortom from office.

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/applause-for-benedict-at-ex-popes-vatican-funeral/

Olofu who is the immediate past Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Benue State, however advised the Federal Government to ensure that all accruals from the removal of fuel subsidy should be paid into the Federation Account.

Source: https://ogtv.com.ng/2023/06/10/subsidy-nigeria-no-longer-father-christmas-to-neighbouring-countries-tinubu/

Police in Benue State have arraigned one Aondoaseer Agbadu (20) before a Makurdi Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday over alleged criminal conspiracy and the harvesting of the kidney of a 17-year-old.

Source: https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/police-arraign-man-for-harvesting-kidney-of-a-17-year-old-boy/

Similarly, the Benue State Commissioner of Police, Okoro Julius, warned any group of people and individuals with ulterior motives to stay away from the venue of the inauguration and the entire state.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/update-tight-security-as-power-changes-hands-in-18-states/

Teachers of public primary schools in Benue State have cried out following the non-payment of 13 months salaries by the state government.

Source: https://punchng.com/benue-teachers-lament-13-month-unpaid-salaries/