Tag: Benue state governor

The outgoing governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that he is not going to run away from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission anytime he is invited. Ortom made the declaration on Friday during the valedictory session held at the old Banquet hall of Government House, Makurdi. The governor who encouraged his council members not to entertain any fear if the anti-graft agency invite anyone of them said that he was ready to honour any invitation from EFCC anytime, any day. He said, “Anytime you are invited by EFCC, don’t be afraid to go; as for me, I am not a coward that runs away from EFCC, if they come for me, I will follow them. I don’t have any investment in Europe. All I have are in this state. Related News Benue lawmakers get salary arrears, pass Ortom’s pension bill EFCC boss tasks new detective cadets on making Nigeria corrupt-free I have forgiven Buhari, says Ortom “If I have committed any crime, let the person come and show me. The outgoing governor said contrary to what was obtainable in other states, he was not ready to dissolve his council, adding, “By noon of May 29 when a new government takes over everyone will find his way. Ortom used the occasion to appreciate his council members for their contributions to the successes recorded by his administration in the past eight years and thanked them for the encomium poured on him and promised that he would ensure they continue to build their relationship. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom

EFCC can invite me anytime, I’m not afraid – Ortom

The outgoing governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that he…

Friday Ajagunna May 26, 2023

Gov. Samuel-Ortom of Benue

Benue Gov Ortom imposes dusk to dawn curfew in Gboko

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has approved the imposition of a dusk…

Anslem Okoro January 31, 2018

Dr. John Tsuwa, Chairman, Benue State Independent Electoral Commission

Elected LG chairmen, councillors accuse Benue election commission of extortion

Winners of the Saturday local government elections have accused the Benue State…

NAN June 6, 2017

Dr-Samuel-Ortom, Benue Governor

Supreme court upholds Governor Ortom’s election

Nigeria’s supreme court on Friday upheld the election of Samuel Ortom as…

Friday Ajagunna January 15, 2016

Gabriel Suswam

Court orders remand of ex-Gov. Suswam pending perfection of bail

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand…

Friday Ajagunna November 10, 2015

Former Benue Governor, Suswam in EFCC net

Gabriel Suswam, a former governor of Benue State has been arrested by…

Friday Ajagunna October 12, 2015

Gabriel Suswam, former Benue Gov

FG responsible for Benue’s inability to pay workers’ salaries – Gov. Suswan

Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has blamed the Federal Government for his…

Semiu Salami January 26, 2015

Human Rights Commission investigates use of chemical weapons in Benue

The National Human Rights Commission said on Friday that it has commenced…

Semiu Salami April 5, 2014

Governor Suswam, right and the Benue state CP Adams Audu inspecting the besieged communities in Guma LGA

Herdsmen finger Gov Suswam in Fulani / Tiv clashes

Fulani herdsmen have accused the Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, of being…

Semiu Salami March 13, 2014

David Mark

Boko Haram killings, plot to destabilise Nigeria -Mark

Senate President, David Mark has lamented the unabating activities of the Boko…

Semiu Salami March 12, 2014