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BENUE SCHOOL SHINES IN 2026 JAMB AS 14 STUDENTS SCORE 300+
A Makurdi-based secondary school has recorded 14 students scoring above 300 in the 2026 JAMB, standing out in a year widely described as challenging for candidates across Nigeria.
GOVERNOR ALIA SAYS THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF "PEACE & TOGETHERNESS" WITHIN THE PARTY AFTER MAKURDI RECONCILIATION MEETING
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has commended APC stakeholders for attending a reconciliation meeting in Makurdi, describing the gathering as a positive step toward strengthening unity, stability, and cooperation within the party.
BENUE APC PEACE MEETING ENDS IN DISPUTE AS ALIA, AKUME DIFFER ON "AUTOMATIC TICKET"
A Benue APC peace meeting ended without clarity as Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume issued conflicting statements, particularly on alleged automatic tickets, raising concerns over party unity ahead of 2027.
FORMER AGF CLINCHES PDP CONSENSUS TICKET FOR BENUE 2027 GOVERNORSHIP RACE
Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, has been selected as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus governorship candidate for Benue 2027 after a three-week internal consultation process involving party leaders and 11 aspirants who all reportedly accepted the outcome.
ALLEGED ASSAULT OF TRADER AT ZAKI-BIAM MARKET RAISES CONCERNS IN BENUE
A young trader from Borikyo has accused a market official in Zaki-Biam, Benue State, of assault following a disagreement over a 25kg groundnut transaction. He also alleges he was made to pay ₦10,000 and lost his goods.
SECURITY TIGHTENED AROUND GOVERNMENT HOUSE, MAKURDI AS GOVERNOR ALIA MEETS AKUME
Tight security was observed at Government House, Makurdi, as Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume reportedly held a closed-door meeting amid ongoing political developments in Benue State.
GUNMEN ATTACK PLATEAU MINING SITE, KILL PREGNANT WOMAN, 3 OTHERS
Suspected bandits attacked a mining site in Plateau State, killing four people, including a pregnant woman, and injuring four others. Community leaders have condemned the incident and called for urgent security intervention.
APC SETS MAY 5 DEADLINE SUBMISSION OF 2026 NOMINATION FORMS
The APC has set May 4, 2026, as the deadline for purchase of nomination forms and May 5 for submission, according to a notice from the party’s Benue State organizing secretary.
TINUBU ORDERS IMMEDIATE TRUCE BETWEEN AKUME, ALIA AS HIGH-STAKES BENUE MEETING HOLDS TODAY
President Tinubu has reportedly directed SGF George Akume and Governor Hyacinth Alia to resolve their differences, with a crucial meeting now set for May 3 in Benue State.
UKUM STAKEHOLDERS' MEETING DISRUPTED AS ALLEGED POLITICAL THUGS CLASH IN ZAKI-BIAM
A stakeholders’ meeting in Zaki-Biam, Ukum LGA of Benue State was reportedly disrupted by suspected political thugs, resulting in destruction of property and alleged theft of valuables. The organiser has petitioned the police for investigation.