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Security, Stories 15/02/2018 by Akaafele

MUTUK Paid A Condolence Visit To Governor Ortom

The President of the Mutual Union of the Tiv in the United Kingdom (MUTUK), Mr Kuram Gwakyaa, together with MUTUK’s Secretary General, Mrs Gilliane Mbatomon Sasvari on Thursday 15th February paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Benue state Dr Samuel Ortom following the January 1st attack by the Fulani herdsmen that claimed 73 lives. They were accompanied by […]

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Security, Stories 26/12/2017 by Tilex Brian Ortese

A Messy Anti-Open Grazing Law

The much anticipated award winning Benue anti-opening grazing law has hit a stumbling block as herders continue to graze openly and yell at will in the Benue Valley. The law, which was passed by the state House of Assembly and assented by Governor Samuel Ortom, was scheduled to take off in the state on November 1 has failed woefully as […]

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Development, Stories 26/12/2017 by Caleb Senda

Why Are Our Helpless Neglected?

Tse-Agberagba is the capital of Konshisha local government area. It is one of the most underdeveloped local government capitals in Benue State. Tse-Agberagba as a Local government capital had no electricity until the last year’s of former Governor Gabriel Torwua Suswam‘s administration.  Taxes are left in the hands of hoodlums, hoodlums that are given authority by the elites. One of the […]

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Security, Stories 15/03/2017 by Terver Akase

Cattle Grazing Bill: Benue People To Make, Own The Law

I have read comments by some social media writers drawing unnecessary comparisons between Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom. Most of the comments tilt towards the law on grazing of cattle passed by Ekiti State and the bill sent to the Benue State House of Assembly by Governor Ortom. I am convinced that many […]

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