Politics
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.
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.
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.
SANKERA ALLIANCE PURCHASES 2027 SENATE NOMINATION FORMS FOR EX-BENUE GOVERNOR SUSWAM
The Sankera Alliance for Suswam has purchased and presented 2027 Senate nomination forms to former Governor Gabriel Suswam, citing his experience and leadership record in Benue North-East.
BENUE PENSIONERS, OKADA RIDERS PRESENT 2027 APC NOMINATION FORMS TO ALIA
Benue pensioners and motorcycle operators have presented 2027 APC nomination forms to Governor Hyacinth Alia, signaling early political backing ahead of the next election cycle.
SEN. ABBA MORO PICKS PDP NOMINATION FORM, SIGNALS 2027 SENATE COMEBACK
Senator Abba Moro has obtained his PDP nomination form ahead of the 2027 elections, reaffirming his intention to seek another term and pledging continued representation for Benue South.