Benue news online update

Here are some recent news updates from Benue State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Flood Wreaks Havoc in Benue Communities: Heavy flooding has affected several communities in Benue State, displacing hundreds of people and destroying properties. The affected areas include Makurdi, Gboko, and Katsina-Ala. (Source: Vanguard)
• Benue Government to Establish New University: The Benue State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in the Gboko Local Government Area, is expected to cater to the educational needs of the state's growing population. (Source: Leadership)

Politics

• Benue APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with two factions of the party claiming to be the authentic leadership of the party. The crisis has led to the suspension of several party officials. (Source: Daily Trust)
• Benue PDP Chieftain Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Hon. Terhemba Shija, has defected to the APC. Shija, a former member of the Benue State House of Assembly, cited the poor leadership of the PDP as the reason for his defection. (Source: ThisDay)

Security

• Benue Farmers Protest Over Herdsmen Attacks: Farmers in Benue State have protested over the continued attacks on their communities by herdsmen. The protesters, who marched through the streets of Makurdi, called on the government to take decisive action to protect their lives and properties. (Source: Punch)
• Benue Police Arrest Suspected Herdsmen: The Benue State Police Command has arrested several suspected herdsmen who were involved in the recent attacks on farmers in the state. The suspects are currently being detained at the police headquarters in Makurdi. (Source: Daily Post)

Economy

• Benue Government to Revive Ajaokuta Steel Company: The Benue State Government has announced plans to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company, which has been dormant for several years. The company, which was established in the 1970s, was meant to provide steel products to the country. (Source: The Nation)
• Benue Farmers to Benefit from NIRSAL Loan: The Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) has announced plans to provide loans to farmers in Benue State. The loans, which are aimed at boosting agricultural production in the state, will be disbursed through commercial banks. (Source: BusinessDay)

These are just a few of the recent news updates from Benue State.