Benue news today friday
Here are some news headlines from Benue State, Nigeria for today, Friday:
Breaking News
- Flood Wreaks Havoc in Makurdi: Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, leaving many residents stranded and properties destroyed. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Benue Govt. Commences Construction of 10,000-Bed Capacity Hospital: The Benue State Government has commenced the construction of a 10,000-bed capacity hospital in Makurdi, aimed at improving healthcare services in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
Politics
- Benue APC Chieftain, Jime, Defects to PDP: A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Hon. Emmanuel Jime, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). (Source: ThisDay)
- Benue PDP Chairman, Oklobia, Suspended: The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the Chairman of the party in Benue State, Hon. Mackenzie Otokpa Oklobia, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: The Nation)
Crime
- Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Kidnapping in Benue: The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident that occurred in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- Benue Community Leader, 2 Others Abducted: A community leader in Benue State, Mr. Terwase Akase, and two others have been abducted by unknown gunmen. (Source: Daily Post)
Education
- Benue Varsity Students Protest Over Poor Conditions: Students of the Benue State University (BSU) have protested over poor conditions in the institution, including inadequate infrastructure and lack of electricity. (Source: Punch)
- Benue Govt. Approves N1.2bn for Education Sector: The Benue State Government has approved N1.2 billion for the education sector, aimed at improving the quality of education in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the news headlines from Benue State for today, and may not be exhaustive.