The Benue State Board of Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) weekend sealed off the premises of Oracle Business Limited, owned by former Governor Samuel Ortom over an alleged N93.5 million tax default. Also sealed in the Makurdi operation led by the BIRS acting Chairman, Mr. Sunday Odagba and Board Secretary/Legal Adviser, Mr. Ushahemba Dekaa were Jagshu…
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed Mr. Sunday Oche, the Labour Party Chairman for Igumale Ward 1 in Ado Local Government Area, Benue State. The attack occurred as Oche was returning from his farm alongside five others. According to Vanguard, the others escaped with serious injuries. A friend of the deceased who spoke anonymously…
The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday confirmed the release of 20 medical students who were abducted along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu Road. The students, who are from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos were travelling to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention when they were snatched by bandits….
Security sources say 20 medical students that were kidnapped in Benue State have just been rescued. The operation was coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser. Security agencies – the police, DSS and military personnel and equipment were involved in the operation, with the support of the Benue state government. Details later… Source:…
The death toll from the attack on Ayati Community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, has reached 74. The outlaws alleged to have colluded with external armed invaders had attacked the rural community of Ayati on August 8, 2024, leaving over 30 people dead. The casualty rose to 59 after search parties for missing…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that over 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were on their way to attend the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS, in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam for one month. He was suspended over allegations of insubordination. On August 7, the PDP summoned Suswam along with four other prominent members, including Terngu Tsegba, Richard Gbande, Terseer Tsumba, and Nicholas Ada, to address claims of “anti-party…
A widow, Amina Isah alongside her children and grandchildren numbering six were reported to have fallen sick and were rushed to the hospital after taking a pap at Egba in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The children are identified as; Benjamin, Piko, Esther, Hassan Emmanuel and one other. A source from the community…
