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.
HON. TIZA ISAAC IMOJIME ORYA RESIGNS AS BENUE YOUTHS & SPORTS COMMISSIONER
Hon. Tiza Isaac Imojime Orya has resigned as Benue Youths and Sports Commissioner to pursue a House of Representatives seat for Buruku. His exit follows a tenure marked by youth empowerment and sports development initiatives across the state.
FORMER BENUE SSG ALAKALI RESIGNS FROM APC
Former Benue SSG Joseph Alakali has resigned from the APC, citing personal reasons. He gave no indication of his next political move, leaving uncertainty over his future in active politics.
PROF. UTSEV SECURES FEDERAL JOBS FOR 5 MORE BENUE YOUTHS
Prof. Utsev secures federal jobs for five more Benue youths, raising total beneficiaries to 105. He urges discipline, efficiency, and readiness for national service, reaffirming commitment to youth empowerment and poverty reduction initiatives.
BENUE PDP LEADER, ORTOM ENDORSES ZONE C ASPIRATION, SEEKS CONSENSUS
Ortom backs Zone C’s 2027 governorship push, urging unity across parties. Speaking in Abuja, he stressed equity and inclusive leadership, while PDP stakeholders rallied behind aspirant Dr. Oyije Ogbenjuwa.
BENUE GOVERNOR’S AIDE, HON. EMMANUEL IORBEE, RESIGNS SEEK 2027 GBOKO WEST SEAT
benue governor’s aide steps down to contest 2027 gboko west seat hon. emmanuel iorbee resigns as governor’s psa on protocol and wardrobe to pursue his ambition of representing gboko west in the 2027 elections, emphasizing transparency and commitment to democratic process.
FORMER AGF AONDOAKAA RESIGNS FROM APC, CITES 'PREVAILING CIRCUMSTANCES'
Former AGF Michael Aondoakaa quits APC after consultations, citing “prevailing circumstances” and democratic values, while hinting at a new political direction for Benue.
ADC CHAIRMAN’S DAUGHTER, BLESSING ONUH, BACKS TINUBU, ACCEPTS CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP ROLE
Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark and ADC Chairman, backs President Bola Tinubu, accepting the role of National Woman Leader in the Take Action Campaign Organization to mobilise women voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
APC DISOWNS VIRAL 2027 NOMINATION FORM PRICE LIST, LABELS REPORT 'FAKE'—MORKA
The APC has dismissed a viral report claiming 2027 nomination form prices as false, calling it “misleading” and urging members and the public to ignore it, stressing that official announcements will come only through recognized party channels.
MUTFWANG VISITS APC CHAIRMAN YILWATDA, CALLS FOR UNITY AS PLATEAU STRENGTHENS NATIONAL POLITICAL INFLUENCE
Governor Mutfwang’s visit to APC Chairman Yilwatda signals a bipartisan push for unity, as Plateau leaders rally across divides to strengthen the state’s growing influence in national politics.
APC DECLARES NOMINATION FORM FEES NON-REFUNDABLE AHEAD OF NATIONAL CONVENTION —MORKA
The All Progressives Congress has ruled out refunds for nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of its convention, urging aspirants to verify eligibility, noting that only rare cases may be reviewed.