Samuel Ortom
Relationship between farmers; herdsmen will continue - President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly said he was unaware that inspector-general of police, Ibrahim failed to carry out his order when the latter was asked to go to Benue state following killings by suspected herdsmen.
Obasanjo reportedly woos Saraki, Tambuwal, others to join SDP
Among those reportedly approached by Obasanjo are Senate President Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Governors Samuel Ortom and Aminu Tambuwal of Benue and Sokoto states respectively.
Governor Ortom makes special request to Buhari, FG
Governor Samuel Ortom has decried the ‘deplorable conditions’ of the IDP camps hosting people displaced by the incessant attacks on Benue rural communities, and called for urgent measures to address the situation.
Benue state govt uncovers N3.514 billion salary fraud
The Salary Verification Committee in Benue state has uncovered N3.514 billion salary fraud following the ongoing verification exercise in the state. The committee was setup by Governor Ortom to reduce the state's wage bill.
Concerns over alleged human rights abuses in Nigerian army's Exercise Cat Race
The Independent Human Rights and Crime Monitoring Group has expressed its reservations concerning the recent launch of Exercise Ayem a Kpatuma (Cat Race) meant for middle belt states in Benue by the Nigerian army in Makurdi.
Finally! Peace returns to Benue as herdsmen agree to ceasefire
Ebonyi state governor, David Umahi said it was observed that all the parties are willing to make peace and we are looking at the conditions and suggestions of the various groups handed over as the way forward to having peace.
Compensate victims of Benue killings - CAN tells FG, Buhari
Speaking at a meeting organised by the National Council Committee on the herdsmen/ Farmers crisis in Makurdi, the Benue state chairmen of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Akpen Leva, said the situation is saddening.
Fayose visits Benue state, commiserates with Samuel Ortom over herdsmen attacks (photos)
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has paid a condolence visit to Governor Samuel Ortom and the people of Benue state over the clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Fayose was received by Samuel Ortom, on Thursday, February 8.
Police spokesman calls Ortom ‘drowning man’ angers Benue CPS
There was a mild drama between the Benue state government and the Nigeria police force on Tuesday, February 6, when the police public relations officer, Jimoh Moshood, described Governor Samuel Ortom as a drowning man.
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