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 ASSEMBLY SPEAKER EMBERGA REPORTEDLY PICKS NOMINATION FORM FOR 2027 RE-ELECTION
Benue Assembly Speaker Berger Emberga is reported to have obtained APC nomination forms for a 2027 re-election bid, with his Chief of Staff collecting the documents on his behalf.
GOV. ALIA SALUTES BENUE ON MAY DAY, REAFFIRMS WELFARE COMMITMENT
Governor Hyacinth Alia has commended workers in Benue and across Nigeria on 2026 Workers' Day, acknowledging their role in state development and pledging continued focus on their welfare.
UNONGO’S LEGACY RETURNS TO SPOTLIGHT AS SONS EYE BENUE NORTH-EAST SENATE SEAT
Political interest is building in Benue North-East as two sons of the late Wantaregh Paul Unongo are reportedly pursuing senatorial ambitions under different parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
TINUBU APPROVES N2BN RELIEF FOR JOS ATTACK VICTIMS AFTER STAKEHOLDERS' MEETING
President Bola Tinubu has approved N2 billion for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuban, Jos, after meeting Plateau stakeholders at the Presidential Villa.
SANKERA STAKEHOLDERS SHOCK BENUE POLITICS, RETURN LOANED SENATE SEAT TO KWANDE, ENDORSE HON. THOMAS UNONGO FOR 2027
Stakeholders from Sankera have announced their withdrawal from the 2027 Senate race, returning the seat to Kwande and endorsing Tyolumun Thomas Unongo. The decision followed consultations across Sankera and Jechira political blocs in Benue State.
NO HIDING PLACE IN BENUE NORTH-WEST AS OVER 10 GROUPS QUEUE TO BUY FORMS FOR EX-FIRST LADY, EUNICE ORTOM
Political heat rises in Benue Zone B as multiple grassroots groups declare support for Eunice Ortom and pledge to fund her Senate nomination forms.
BENUE NORTH-EAST HOPEFUL, CHIEF UNONGO HONOURS EX-GOVERNOR ORTOM ON MILESTONE BIRTHDAY
Hon. Thomas Unongo has celebrated former Benue governor Samuel Ortom on his 65th birthday, describing him as a committed leader and a strong voice in the state’s political landscape.
BENUE ADC ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVES, OKWU TAKES CHARGE AFTER PEACEFUL CONGRESS
ADC elects new Benue executives in a peaceful congress, with former lawmaker Samson Okwu emerging as state chairman. Party leaders tout unity and grassroots mobilisation as key to strengthening the ADC ahead of future elections.
ALIA–AKUME RIFT THROWS BENUE LAWMAKERS' 2027 RE-ELECTION HOPES INTO UNCERTAINTY
APC’s deepening internal rift in Benue is shaking party unity, triggering defections and raising fresh doubts over lawmakers’ chances of securing tickets ahead of the 2027 elections.
APA PROGRESSIVES FRONTIER SUPPORT GROUP REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, ALIA, OJEMA AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Apa Progressives Frontier Support Group has reaffirmed its support for President Tinubu, Governor Alia, and Hon. Ojema, signaling early grassroots mobilization and sustained confidence in APC leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.