Benue news in politics today
Here are some recent news updates on politics in Benue State, Nigeria:
- Benue APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has deepened, with two factions of the party claiming to be the authentic leadership of the party in the state. The crisis has led to a stalemate in the party's activities in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
- Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, Meets with President Buhari: Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja to discuss issues affecting the state, including the herdsmen-farmers crisis and the recent killings in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- Benue Assembly Passes Bill to Establish State Police: The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state police force in the state. The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by the governor, aims to enhance security in the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Benue APC Chieftain, George Akume, Defects to PDP: A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, George Akume, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akume, a former governor of the state, cited the crisis in the APC as the reason for his defection. (Source: ThisDay)
- Benue PDP Chieftain, Terhemba Shija, Dumps Party for APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Terhemba Shija, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shija, a former member of the House of Representatives, cited the poor leadership of the PDP as the reason for his defection. (Source: Punch)
- Benue Government to Establish Commission for Nomadic Education: The Benue State Government has announced plans to establish a commission for nomadic education in the state. The commission is expected to cater to the educational needs of nomadic children in the state. (Source: Daily Post)
These are just a few of the recent news updates on politics in Benue State. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!