Benue State

April 28, (THEWILL) – A report credited to the Benue State Emergency Management Agency has revealed that no fewer than 50 communities across five local government areas in the state have been sacked by armed herdsmen. Titled, 'Displaced Communities in...

April 27, (THEWILL) – It was a visibly relieved Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State who welcomed a high-level Federal Government delegation to the Council Chamber of Government House in Maiduguri on Friday. Comprising the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru...

April 23, (THEWILL) – A torrential rainstorm has blown off the roof of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) office in Makurdi, Benue State, leaving staff stranded and the facility in disarray. When our correspondent visited the office located along...

April 23, (THEWILL) – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed renowned music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, as the state’s Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Governor Alia announced the appointment during the musician’s visit...

April 22, (THEWILL) – At least eleven people have been reported killed and several others injured on Tuesday following an attack by suspected armed herders on Afia community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The latest incident comes...

April 20, (THEWILL) – To ensure a peaceful Easter celebration for Christians in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has sent his greetings, while the Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet, has instructed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and...

April 19, (THEWILL) – Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has confirmed the death of 55 persons in Logo and Ukum local government areas following attacks by suspected herdsmen last Thursday night. Governor Alia, who visited the affected communities...

April 18, (THEWILL) – The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack in the Gbagir area of Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, where five farmers were killed. According to the police, bandits encountered the farmers and...

April 16, (THEWILL) – The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state branch of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have rejected the judgement of the Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal sitting...

April 15, (THEWILL) – In recognition of the significance of the Easter Triduum to the Christian community in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared Thursday, Friday, and Monday, as work-free days for all civil servants. The decision is to...