Politics & Governance
This category covers political developments and governance activities shaping Benue State and Nigeria, including elections, policy decisions, legislative actions, public administration, and leadership at all levels. It focuses on how government decisions are made and how they affect citizens. It serves as a public accountability space, tracking power, policy, and governance with clarity, accuracy, and context.
Benue Ex-Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh Withdraws from APC Gboko West Assembly Primary Over Alleged Irregularities
Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh has withdrawn from the APC primary election for the Gboko West State Assembly seat, citing alleged irregularities, compromised processes and lack of transparency in the ongoing party primaries.
Benue: Apa Progressive Frontier Hails Pastor Ojotu Ojema After APC Primary Election Victory
The Apa Progressive Frontier has congratulated Pastor Ojotu Ojema following his APC primary election victory, describing the outcome as a reflection of confidence in his leadership and commitment to constituency development.
Suswam Takes Early Lead as Zone A Senatorial Primary Results Emerge from Katsina-Ala
Preliminary results emerging from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area reportedly show former Benue Governor Sen. Gabriel Suswam leading in the Zone A Senatorial primaries as political consultations continue behind the scenes.
APC Completes Distribution of Electoral Materials to Benue’s 23 LGAs Ahead of Senatorial Primaries
The APC National Assembly Primary Elections Committee has completed the distribution of electoral materials to all 23 Local Government Areas in Benue State in preparation for the party’s senatorial primaries.
Benue APC Releases House of Representatives Primary Election Results Across 11 Federal Constituencies
The Benue State APC has announced winners of its House of Representatives primaries conducted across the state, saying the exercise was peaceful and conducted in line with party guidelines and the Electoral Act.
Benue APC Reps Primaries: Regina Akume, Solomon Wombo, Others Emerge Candidates Across Zones A and B
The APC has reportedly concluded House of Representatives primaries in parts of Benue State, producing candidates for seven federal constituencies across Zones A and B ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Akume’s Wife, David Mark’s Daughter Among 81 Aspirants in Benue APC Reps Primaries
No fewer than 81 aspirants are contesting the Benue APC House of Representatives primaries, including Regina Akume and Blessing Onuh, amid ongoing reconciliation efforts within the party.
APC Primaries: Conduct Elections Where Consensus Fails, Tinubu Tells Party Leaders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed APC leaders nationwide to conduct primary elections wherever consensus arrangements fail, urging party members to maintain unity and sportsmanship ahead of the 2027 elections.
BENUE APC PANEL DISOWNS 'AUTOMATIC TICKET' CLAIMS, SAYS NO SUCH DECISION AT ALIA–AKUME MEETING
A Benue APC drafting committee has rejected reports of automatic tickets for lawmakers, stating that no such resolution was reached and the circulating communiqué is not official.
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.