Suspected herders attacked communities in Ukum LGA, Benue State, resulting in five deaths. Governor Alia has condemned the violence and pledged to protect residents.

Governor Alia of Benue State stated that his administration has reset the state's development blueprint, indicating a shift in priorities compared to five years ago.

Following a recent attack in Otukpo LGA, Governor Alia and the PDP in Benue State are engaged in a blame game over the persistent killings and insecurity plaguing the state.

Amidst ongoing insecurity in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia renewed his call for state police during a security meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, stating the discussion should now focus on operationalizing it.

Governor Hyacinth Alia updated President Bola Tinubu on security, the return of internally displaced persons, ongoing projects, and the political situation in Benue State following its golden jubilee celebrations.

Scores of people were killed in a bandit attack on Sai Community in Benue, Nigeria. Governor Alia condemned the attack and urged for security deployment.

The former Speaker of Benue State alleged that Governor Alia personally communicated a proposal to him, and his rejection of it led to his eventual removal from office.

Benue State Governor Alia has confirmed that UTME candidates are among the victims of a recent abduction, with police making arrests in connection to the incident. Conflicting accounts regarding the number of victims have emerged from various authorities.

Governor Alia of Benue State, Nigeria, has approved a one-week Easter holiday for all public and civil servants across the state, commencing from Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has pledged to eradicate insecurity and re-establish lasting peace across communities in the state, following a briefing on the deployment of security personnel.

Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Hycienth Alia of Benue visited internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the border communities of their respective states, with Governor Alia reaffirming commitment to collaboration.

The PDP in Benue State has challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to publicly state his position on the Federal Government’s grazing reserve plan amid growing opposition.

Governor Alia of Benue State has announced plans to close all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state. This initiative aims to resettle displaced individuals and normalize their living conditions.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved a cabinet reshuffle, creating new government agencies and appointing their heads. He also constituted a state project monitoring team.

Governor Alia of Benue State has stated that Benue is leading in compliance with local government autonomy, emphasizing its sacrosanct nature and how it has reduced his burden. He urged other governors to follow suit in implementing local government independence.

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has promised President Bola Tinubu 620,000 votes in the 2027 election, aiming to double the 2023 figures. Governor Alia also reassured President Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress's unity in the state despite recent internal disagreements.

Nigeria's First Lady is scheduled to visit Benue on Tuesday to inaugurate projects and empower women, a visit described by Governor Alia as a positive collaboration between federal and state governments.

Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia marked his third anniversary in office, declaring that the state is experiencing renewed hope and progress despite ongoing challenges.

A deep political rift between Governor Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Akume is causing divisions within Benue's APC, potentially jeopardizing the 2027 re-election bids of federal lawmakers.

A deepening feud within the Benue APC between Governor Alia and SGF Akume has created parallel factions, risking legal battles and the party’s future in 2027, and is anticipated to cause a leadership shake-up in the House of Representatives.

Governor Hyacinth Alia has vowed to deal with insecurity and restore lasting peace in Benue State.

Suspected herdsmen terrorists attacked communities in Benue’s Ukum LGA, killing and injuring residents. Governor Alia has vowed to protect citizens amid ongoing violence.

Benue State Governor Alia praised President Tinubu's approval for the establishment of the Nigerian Army's 5th Division headquarters in Makurdi, viewing it as a commitment to strengthening national security and addressing challenges.

Benue State Governor Alia, PDP, and Aondoakaa exchange accusations over renewed Benue killings, following the murder of 15 people in Otukpo.

Lawmakers in the Benue Assembly have called on Governor Alia to review the remuneration of traditional rulers, highlighting their crucial role as mobilizers for government programs and key stakeholders in maintaining security and social harmony.

President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia and former governor Senator Gabriel Suswam at the Presidential Villa. The meeting comes amidst an ongoing crisis within the Benue chapter of the APC.

Pensioners in Benue State are protesting unpaid arrears and expressing regret over their decision to fund Governor Alia's nomination forms. They claim the governor has failed to address their financial grievances.

A political analyst stated that critics of Governor Alia are 'labouring in vain' as the people of Benue have already decided their support for him ahead of the 2027 elections. Reconciliation efforts have reportedly taken place across grassroots communities, bringing back members who were previously misled.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has publicly stated that he has not endorsed any candidate for elective positions in the 2027 elections, cautioning aspirants against using his name to seek support.

A group called Kunav Progressive Academics has dismissed a petition submitted by some governorship aspirants from Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State to Catholic Bishops, describing it as politically motivated ahead of the 2027 elections.

Gunmen have fatally shot a former local government chairman in Otukpo and killed 12 other individuals in Kwande, Benue State, prompting Governor Alia to condemn the barbaric killings.