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Makurdi

March 1, 2025

Residents cry for help as water scarcity hits Makurdi

The residents called on Gov. Hyacinth Alia to provide the whole of Makurdi with clean, pipe-borne water.

Moving water truck
March 1, 2025

Women affairs minister urges security agencies to rescue abducted Tarka varsity students

The minister urged Nigerians to join her in prayers for the quick and safe return of the students.

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
February 26, 2025

Suspected gunmen invade Joseph Sarwuan University, kidnap three students

The registrar stated that the government and the security agencies had been duly informed of the incident.

Gunmen
February 23, 2025

C-SET ready for international conference on applied theatre in Africa at Benue varsity

Mr Afolabi stated that the organizers hoped to braid and weave experiences and ideas, push the field’s boundaries, break ideological and physical borders, and offer new frontiers.

C-SET Director and conference Co-convener, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi
February 13, 2025

New NUP chair promises to reconcile aggrieved Benue pensioners

The chairman stated that the reconciliation was imperative to calm frayed nerves following the just-concluded elections.

Pensioners
January 24, 2025

Tinubu approves N32.7 billion for vulnerable Nigerians

He said those to benefit from the loans were vulnerable groups, especially the youth and women.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
January 23, 2025

Joseph Sarwan Tarka University gets NELFUND’s N136.7 million students’ fees

Mr Sawyerr said the disbursement of the fund underscored the federal government’s unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerian students.

Nigerian Education Loan Fund
January 16, 2025

Truck rams into house, kills family of nine in Benue

The state police spokesperson confirmed the incident on Thursday in Makurdi.

Benue/Blurred truck in a building
January 14, 2025

Benue PDP nominates ex-governor Ortom as BoT member

The SWC expressed optimism that Mr Ortom’s contributions to the BOT would strengthen the party’s cohesion in Benue.

Benue’s Governor Samuel Ortom
January 12, 2025

Benue govt allocates 5,600 hectares of land to IDPs to farm

The technical adviser said the government was going to provide all the necessary inputs to the farmers.

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia