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May 24, 2026

Benue governor congratulates Tinubu on emergence as APC presidential candidate

Mr Alia wished all the party’s candidates success, as preparations begin for the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia
May 24, 2026

Presidential Primary: Tinubu secures 375,507 votes in Benue 

Mr Alia explained that the president won in all the 23 local government areas of the state.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
May 17, 2026

Primaries: Six Benue APC Reps members allegedly loyal to SGF Akume lose re-election tickets

The lawmakers lost to candidates believed to be loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia.

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia
May 16, 2026

81 aspirants battle for 11 APC House of Reps tickets in Benue

Mr Omale said the party had made adequate arrangements for logistics and security.

APC LOGO
May 3, 2026

Benue APC leaders close ranks, back Gov. Alia’s re-election

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced the resolutions after closed-door deliberations on Sunday.

SGF George Akume and Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia.
May 2, 2026

2027: We’ll resolve our differences in Benue APC,  Alia says

He said the issues would be addressed at a stakeholders’ meeting scheduled for Sunday.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
April 27, 2026

German govt backs farmers, herders’ reconciliation in Benue

“Our role is to support the Benue State government with funding from the German government,” he said.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
April 16, 2026

Gunmen kidnap UTME candidates, others in Benue

Mr Emenari, however, said one of the victims eventually escaped from the kidnappers.

Unknown gunmen
April 10, 2026

Governor Alia watching as herdsmen freely kill Benue people, destroy farms: Lawmaker

“A disturbing fact is that these perpetrators move freely with their cattle under open grazing, despite the existence of an anti-open-grazing law,” said the Benue lawmaker.

Armed herdsman and Governor Hyacinth Alia
April 4, 2026

Easter: IG deploys special forces, 250 tactical officers to secure Benue

Mr Emenari assured residents of the command’s readiness to maintain law and order before, during, and after the Easter festivities.

Olatunji Disu