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Benue @49: Political Parties Unanimously Declare  Akume as State Political Leader, Criticise Alia’s Administration

Makurdi, February 3, 2025 –  The all registered political parties in Benue State have unanimously honored Senator Dr. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), as the undisputed political leader of the state, while issuing a scathing critique of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration over its authoritarian tendencies, suppression of political opposition, and mismanagement of state resources.

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BROKEN PROMISES: BAMET Urges Governor Alia to Return IDPs Home, Abandon 5-Year Plan

Makurdi, Benue State – The Benue State APC Media Team (BAMET) has expressed disappointment in Governor Hyacinth Alia for failing to fulfill his campaign promise to resettle internally displaced persons (IDPs) in their ancestral homes within his first 100 days in office. BAMET criticized the governor’s decision to pivot to a five-year action plan, describing it as a deviation from his initial commitment and a show of poor leadership.

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Radio Benue: After rice or ex-DG?

By James Ibechi

The airwaves of Radio Benue are crackling with controversy, but not for reasons that uplift journalism or public service.
Instead, the station has found itself at the center of an embarrassing spectacle, fueled by grievances over the sharing of palliative rice—a gesture of goodwill from Governor Hyacinth Alia.

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*Silence on ₦2.1 Billion SUBEB Refund Raises Questions on Selective Justice

By Morgan Adikwu

Governor Hyacinth Alia’s demand for over ₦2.45 billion refund from Lobi Stars’ former vice chairmen, particularly Dominic Iorfa, reeks of political vendetta rather than justice. The recent White Paper on the club’s finances might appear to address accountability, but many political observers have decried it as a weaponized move against perceived opponents.

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Iorfa, Others to Refund ₦2.445 Billion to Lobi Stars

Three former vice chairmen of Lobi Stars Football Club have been directed to refund a total of ₦2,445,012,596.92 following the release of the White Paper from the forensic audit into the club’s finances.

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