The Benue State Government has entered a partnership with an Egyptian company to restore operations at the Taraku Mills factory, aiming to stimulate local agriculture and industrial growth.

The Benue state government in Nigeria has reported 193 pregnant women tested positive for Hepatitis B in 2025, highlighting the ongoing challenge of viral hepatitis in the region despite efforts to curb its spread.

Benue State Government announced only one laboratory-confirmed case of Lassa fever in the past month with no fatalities, attributing it to sustained surveillance and prompt response.

The Benue state government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage through sustainable healthcare financing and urged residents to enroll in the Benue State Health Insurance Scheme (BNSHIS).

The Benue State Government and UNICEF have intensified efforts to combat child malnutrition, focusing on the critical first 1,000 days of life through a new drive.

The Benue state government in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and vulnerable groups from malaria, preparing for a 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign.

The Benue State government has commenced the resettlement of victims from the Yelewata attack, utilizing N1.25 billion in donations for housing, healthcare, education, and security.

The Benue State Government clarified that its planned rehabilitation center is for youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, distinguishing them from hardened terrorists.

Benue State government has entered a partnership with an Egyptian company to rehabilitate and modernize the dormant Taraku Mills factory, aiming to boost local crop processing and agricultural output.

The Benue State Government is taking proactive steps to prevent flooding, including daily water level monitoring and clearing of drainage systems.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM) branch, has suspended its 52-day industrial action after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Benue State government and university management.

David Salifu, former Secretary to the Benue State Government, died after being shot by suspected kidnappers on the Wukari-Zaki Biam road in Taraba State.

Hundreds of aggrieved pensioners in Benue State, under the Concerned Pensioners Association, staged a protest and threatened to occupy the Benue State Government House over longstanding grievances regarding unpaid gratuities and arrears.

The Benue state government has evacuated over 600 students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in response to an attack in Plateau state, citing concerns for their safety and welfare.

The Benue State Government has announced the commencement of resettlement efforts for victims of the June 2025 Yelewata attacks.

The Benue state government has refuted claims of establishing a rehabilitation centre for hardened terrorists, stating that the proposed facility is intended for victims of forced recruitment into criminal gangs.

The Benue State Government has launched a Strategic Food Security Plan aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and addressing challenges like insecurity affecting food production.

The Benue State Government clarified that a suspected Mpox case in Korinya Community was clinically assessed as chickenpox, ruling out an outbreak in the region.

The Benue State government in Nigeria has issued marching orders to contractors to accelerate the renovation of primary healthcare facilities, projects funded by the Global Fund through UNICEF aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare.

The Benue State government has taken action to dismantle over 20 illegal checkpoints operating on its highways. This move aims to curb extortion and improve security on the roads.

Despite a significant security budget of N41.85 billion, Benue state government spent only 0.3% of it in the first quarter of 2026, amidst a rise in killings across the state.

The Benue State Government has commenced training for 300 personnel of its Civil Protection Guards and has expressed support for the establishment of state police.

The Benue state government has provided fresh details on how it deployed the N1.275billion donated for victims of the June 13, 2025 Yelewata attack, highlighting progress in relief delivery, rehabilitation and phased resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The post Yelewata tragedy: Benue channels N1.275b into relief, rehabilitation, resettlement appeared first on Vanguard News.