Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has insisted that the law banning open grazing in the state is irrevocable. He also told the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore that he is prepared to meet them in court for any legal battle. The…
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PDP Presidency 2023: Ortom panel dumps zoning, settles for open contest
As the committee set up by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on zoning prepares to submit its recommendation this week, there are indications that the Samuel Ortom-led committee has resolved to advise the various organs of the…
Ortom Condemns Violent Clash in Makurdi over Fish Ponds
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has condemned the violent clash between the Tiv and Jukun communities in Makurdi river side over ownership of fish ponds in the area. The governor, who received briefings from security agents and the Chairman of…
HOW ORTOM, MARK AND SUSWAM’S SYNERGY GAVE BENUE VICTORY AT PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION
•The 2021 National Convention of the PDP that took place between October 30th and 31st, 2021 further proved the competences of Governor Samuel Ortom as a skilful political negotiator. Governor Ortom, aided by former President of the Senate, David Mark,…
“You Deliberately Destroyed Nigeria” – Ortom Attacks Buhari Again
The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has doubled down on his criticisms against the President, Muhammadu Buhari. Ortom in a statement on Thursday afternoon, lampooned the President again stating that he(Buhari) has deliberately destroyed Nigeria. He also called on…
Military operation: Ortom appeals for cease fire in Konshisha
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has once again appealed to military authorities to ceasefire in the ongoing operation in parts of Konshisha Local Government Area of the State. Governor Ortom said the appeal became necessary to prevent the loss of…
Abba Kyari team in Benue to probe attack on Ortom
The Nigeria police force have deployed a special investigative team in Benue to probe the recent attack on Samuel Ortom, the state governor. The team, which has arrived the state, is led by Abba Kyari, a deputy commissioner of police…
BREAKING: Buhari, Ortom meet in Aso Rock
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Ortom was attacked by about 15 gunmen suspected to be herdsmen while on a visit to his farm in the state.…
Govs, APC, PDP, others rail against attack on Ortom
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, said yesterday that any attempt to make Benue State ungovernable will fail woefully. The NGF was reacting to Saturday’s attack by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on the governor’s convoy while on a visit to…
2023: Ortom threatens to sack appointees
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has threatened to sack any of his appointees found engaging in covert political activities and campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections. He cautioned that he would not tolerate any act of distraction from…
