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We are surprised at Ortom's defection to PDP - APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the defection of the Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) as “somewhat surprising”. The party said Ortom's defection is surprising.
Benue governor receives summon to Abuja after proclaimed exit from APC
The deputy national chairman (North), Senator Lawal Shu’aibu has summoned Governor Samuel Ortom and Senator George Akume, the two main actors in the tussle for leadership of the Benue chapter of the APC, to a meeting in Abuja.
APC gives Benue state governor red card
Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom at the banquet hall of the Government House in Makurdi of the state on Monday, July 16, in a dramatic twist announced that he is no longer with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
I have no plans to leave APC - Ortom insists
Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, said on Tuesday, July 10 that he is still a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Ortom refuted media reports that he planned to defect to People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
I am alone in government, my appointees have abandoned me - Benue governor laments
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has lamented that all his appointees have abandoned him. Ortom stated this on Monday, June 25, at the inauguration of governing board members and two governing councils at the government house.
Benue has lost over N400 billion to herdsmen attacks - Ortom laments
The Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday, June 12, said that the state has lost over N400 billion to herdsmen attacks since 2015. This was gotten from an assessment on damage caused by crisis between herdsmen and farmers
Benue killings: Governor Ortom directs mobilisation of security agencies to affected communities
The Benue state governor has directed all security agencies in the state mobilise its personnel to areas affected by the recent conflict. The governor said such move will curtail activities of hoodlums in the affected areas.
Tears as Benue buries 2 Catholic priests, 17 parishioners allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen (photos)
It was gathered that a few weeks ago, suspected armed herdsmen had invaded Mbalon community and attacked St. Ignatius Catholic Church at Ayar Mbalom in Gwer East local government area of the state, killed two priests - Rev Fathers
Breaking: Governor Ortom declares public holiday to honour 2 Catholic priests killed by alleged herdsmen
The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, has announced May 22, as work-free day to honour two priests of the Roman Catholic Church, who were killed recently in the state in an attack reportedly carried out by alleged herdsmen.
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