GOVERNOR ALIA APPRECIATES SECURITY AGENCIES FOR SWIFT REACTION IN ATTACK ON UKUM
Sunday, August 16, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia appreciates the prompt response by security agencies in the herdsmen terror attack on Ukum Local Government Area. Terrorists masquerading as herdsmen in the early hours of today invaded and attacked the people of Mbaterem in Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina, Aboajio, Ukpen communities of Mbazun ward, killing some and inflicting […]
GOVERNOR ALIA RECEIVES LETTER OF NOMINATION AS THE SUN’S GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR
Thursday, Sept 9, 2026 The Management of The Sun newspapers has nominated Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia as The Sun Governor of the Year award, 2026 This is even as the Governor said, he is happy to know that his “siren” has blasted beyond Benue state, fetching him such very prestigious recognition by one of the […]
MR. PETER OBI MUST STOP LIES AGAINST GOVERNOR ALIA AND BENUE STATE GOVERNMENT.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 The Benue State Government has rejected, in the strongest terms, claims by the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi that he was blocked by thugs working for the state government from accessing Yelewata to console with families of 2025 attacks. The allegations are unfounded and desperate attempt […]
GOVERNOR ALIA APPROVES APPOINTMENTS OF PSA AND GLO
Monday, August 24, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Mr. Nathan Angwe as Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government Affairs. Agwe, a retired Principal Inspector for Local Government replaces former PSA Ioryue Yajir. He hails from Mbayange , Mbaakpough, Mbayion, Gboko LGA. He is a retired staff member of […]
Suit Against EFCC: Governor Alia Suspends Attorney General
The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has directed the Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Bemsen Mnyim, to proceed on indefinite suspension. The Governor gave the directive at Government House during a press conference shortly after the Benue State Executive Council meeting earlier today. He stated […]
Alia Commissions 33 New Tractors, Disburses N380 Million CFR Cheques To Beneficiaries
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, commissioned 33 new Tractors, and also disbursed N380,000,000 ($250,000.00) cheques to community interest groups to undertake climate smart agricultural activities in the state, under the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) scheme of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) scheme. Governor Alia, who has […]
BENUE GOLDEN JUBILEE: GOVERNOR ALIA TO HOST HISTORIC 50TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND FINALE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Benue State, the Food Basket of the Nation, officially commenced the celebration of its Golden Jubilee earlier this week with a series of commemorative activities organised under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia The public is hereby informed that the week-long celebration will culminate this weekend with a grand finale marking […]
Benue Go Digital: 253 Jobs Approved For BENDISMEA
His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has taken a giant step to enhance digital infrastructure and technology within the state by approving the recruitment of a technical team for the Benue State Digital Infrastructure Services Management Enforcement Agency (BENDISMEA). With this approval, no fewer than 253 job openings are already available for the youth of Benue, […]
GOVERNOR APPOINTS PROF. SHILGBA NEW VICE CHANCELLOR UAST
Thursday, July 30, 2026 Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Prof. Leonard Karshima SHILGBA as Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh. Prof. Shilgba takes over from Dr. Qrisstuberg Msughter Amua who has been relieved for administrative reasons. The appointment takes immediate effect. Shilgba is a Professor of mathematics, […]