Latest benue news update

Here are some of the latest news updates from Benue State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. Flood Wreaks Havoc in Benue: Heavy flooding has hit several communities in Benue State, displacing hundreds of people and destroying properties. The affected areas include Makurdi, Gboko, and Katsina-Ala. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Benue Governor Suspends Commissioner: Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has suspended the Commissioner for Education, Dennis Ityavyar, over alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds. (Source: Daily Trust)

Security

  1. Bandits Attack Benue Village: Bandits have attacked a village in Benue State, killing one person and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning in the village of Tse-Audu in the Guma Local Government Area. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. Police Arrest Suspects in Benue Kidnapping: The Benue State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a businessman in the state. The suspects were arrested in a sting operation in the city of Makurdi. (Source: Leadership)

Politics

  1. 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. (Source: ThisDay)
  2. Benue PDP Congresses Postponed: The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its congresses, which were scheduled to hold last weekend. The party cited logistical challenges as the reason for the postponement. (Source: The Nation)

Economy

  1. Benue Farmers Protest Over Low Prices: Farmers in Benue State have protested over the low prices being offered for their produce, saying it is affecting their livelihoods. The protesters, who are mainly rice farmers, are demanding better prices for their crops. (Source: Daily Post)
  2. Benue Government to Establish Rice Mills: The Benue State Government has announced plans to establish rice mills in the state to boost rice production and processing. The project is expected to create jobs and improve the state's economy. (Source: The Guardian)

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