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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Inaugurates Projects, Canvasses Benue Support for Tinubu, Alia

This Day 17 Jun 2026
Wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated the newly established RHI/NITDA Community ICT Training Centre in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State ... to Benue people.
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INEC Announces Restoration of Suppressed Constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa, Kogi

This Day 11 Jun 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the  restoration of some suppressed constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi States following the judgement of courts .
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Benue South Is under Siege, Moro Alerts Senate After Constituent Beheaded by Armed Herders

This Day 10 Jun 2026
Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, raised the alarm in a personal explanation on the floor of the Senate, identifying the victim as Mr ... “Benue South is literally under siege,” he declared.
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Benue South Under Siege, Moro Tells Senate After Constituent Beheaded By Suspected Armed Herders

This Day 10 Jun 2026
Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, raised the alarm in a personal explanation on the floor of the Senate, identifying the victim as Mr ... “Benue South is literally under siege,” he declared.
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Labour Party Picks Female Guber Running Mate in Benue

This Day 02 Jun 2026
Labour Party (LP) in Benue State has unveiled Mrs ... Byuan, who spoke to journalists shortly after his presentation, said the Benue people have informed him to take over from Governor Hyacinth Alia and govern the state.
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Windstorm kills food vendor, destroys properties in Benue community

Business Day Online 28 May 2026
A windstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall had killed a woman and caused widespread destruction across several communities in Obi Local. read more Windstorm kills food vendor, destroys properties in Benue community� ....
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Benue Killings: Court Admits DSS Report in Benue Arms Stockpiling Trial

This Day 26 May 2026
The development came weeks after the court commenced the trial of suspected members of Fulani and Idoma militias linked to the wave of ethnic violence in Benue State.
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Three Killed, Commuters Abducted as ‘Herdsmen’ Attack Benue Communities, Police Checkpoint

This Day 24 May 2026
Nigeria . 5 seconds ago.  Three persons were reportedly killed, several others sustained injuries while some were abducted following separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State ... .
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SGF Preaches Unity of Benue APC Ahead of Presidential Primary

This Day 23 May 2026
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has underscored the essence of unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State ahead of the party’s presidential primary billed to hold today.
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Dangote Cement Rolls Out Empowerment Programmes in Benue

This Day 22 May 2026
Dangote Cement Plc  has flagged off three multi-million-naira empowerment programmes for farmers, women and youths in its six host communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.
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Suswam, Aber sweep APC senate primaries in Benue as Udende, Zam fall short

Business Day Online 20 May 2026
Former Governor Gabriel Suswam and retired Customs officer Benjamin Terseer Aber have emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial. read more Suswam, Aber sweep APC senate primaries in Benue as Udende, Zam fall short ....
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86 cleared, 59 disqualified for APC Benue Assembly primaries

Business Day Online 13 May 2026
Over 59 Aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue State Chapter, have been disqualified from participating. read more 86 cleared, 59 disqualified for APC Benue Assembly primaries ....
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UNICEF, Enugu, Benue Hold Session to End Malnutrition Among Children in First 1,000 Days

This Day 09 May 2026
United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) and State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA) of Enugu and Benue states have held a two-day joint inception and planning meeting to prevent malnutrition among children.
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How Kuraun’s Social Rebuilding Agenda Will Change Benue’s Political Direction

This Day 09 May 2026
For years, Benue politics has largely revolved around ethnic balancing, party structures, power blocs and elite negotiations ... Benue remains one of the states most affected by insecurity linked to armed ...
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Ortom, ex-Benue governor, disowns viral 2027 presidential campaign poster

Business Day Online 08 May 2026
Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has distanced himself from a viral social media poster, alleging that. read more Ortom, ex-Benue governor, disowns viral 2027 presidential campaign poster� ....
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