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Benue 2031: Suswam Says Kwande Should Succeed Alia, Puts Zone C Agitation in Focus
Former Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam has backed Governor Hyacinth Alia for re-election in 2027 and said the Kwande Intermediate Area should produce the state’s governor in 2031, a position likely to renew debate over Benue South’s long-running power-shift campaign.
Peva Market Crash: Army Accepts Responsibility as Death Toll Hits 8
The death toll from an Army Hilux crash at Peva Market in Takum Local Government Area has risen to eight, while 12 injured victims remain under treatment, according to information supplied to Benue Info-pedia.
WhatsApp to Charge Businesses Per Message From October 2026
Businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform in Nigeria will face new per-message charges from October 1, 2026, as Meta ends the free treatment of certain customer-service messages within the 24-hour service window.
Ortom Did Not Give FG Land for Ranches, Benue PDP Tells Information Commissioner
The Benue State PDP says there was no land grant to the Federal Government for ranches under former Governor Samuel Ortom and has challenged Commissioner Solomon Iorpev to produce documentary evidence supporting his claim.
FG Can’t Force Benue to Accept Ranching — Alia
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured residents that the Federal Government will not impose cattle ranching on the state, urging people to remain calm and understand the details of the planned pilot ranching programme.
Court Restrains Benue Governor From Impounding Vehicles of Former Commissioners
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, has restrained the Benue Government from impounding vehicles in the possession of three former commissioners pending a hearing over their alleged unpaid entitlements.
Governor Alia Swears In Seven New Commissioners, Charges Them to Serve With Integrity
Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has sworn in seven new commissioners at the Government House in Makurdi, charging them to serve with integrity, accountability and a commitment to the people.
Police Rescue 13 More Kidnap Victims on Benue’s Otukpo–Adoka Road
The Benue Police Command says 13 passengers abducted while travelling from Enugu to Abuja have been rescued from Amla-Cho Forest in Otukpo LGA, while one suspected kidnapper was killed and an AK-47 recovered during the operation.
From Firewood to Biogas: Mercy Atsuku’s Call for a Cleaner, More Sustainable Future
Mercy Atsuku’s journey from firewood dependence to biogas innovation highlights the search for cleaner cooking and sustainable energy solutions, while raising questions about the role of organic waste, women and local innovation in Benue’s future.
Aliade Market Records Fresh Price Movements as Groundnut, Soya Beans, Egusi, Yam Prices Remain Key Market Watch
Fresh market data from Aliade, Gwer LGA, shows changing prices for major agricultural commodities, including groundnut, maize, soya beans, egusi, garri, rice paddy, yam and other produce.