Queen Doosh

The Senior Staff Union (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Academic Technologists (NAAT) all have declared indefinite strike from Monday 15th May, 2017. This is coming after the staff of the institution complained of their salaries been slashed by half by the authority . As of the time of filling this report ASUU was still holding consultations. More to come..

Earlier today QD reported that the Benue State House of Assembly on Thursday successfully passed the bill prohibiting Open Rearing and Grazing into law.

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed the Bill for a Law to Prohibit Open Rearing and Grazing of Livestock and Provide for the Establishment of Ranches and Livestock Administration, Regulation and Control and Other Matters Connected Therewith, 2017" More to com... #LinkNaija

A few days back, I was chatting with a friend concerning the plight of an average Benue worker and the monster of 'non payment of salaries'. He dropped a hint on how the Benue  government was denied January allocation for not paying workers salaries despite collecting chunks of monies from Federal government apart from allocation. Read his words below;

By David Mzer An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court today ordered the freezing of the bank accounts of former Benue State Finance Commissioner, Mr. Omadachi Oklobia, and 12 others recently arrested and detained in connection with their indictment by the Elizabeth Kpojime Commission of Inquiry.

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom today dissolved the Civil Service Commission in the state, after the house of assembly gave it approval. More details shortly....

By David Mzer Residents of Lessel, Headquarters of Ushongo Local government area of Benue State this morning staged a peaceful protest over former Governor Gabriel Suswam’s visit to the town.

Report just reaching me indicates a cyclists popularly called okada men has been gun down by men of the Nigerian police force in a deadly clash between police and okada riders in Zaki Biam ,the town with the largest yam market in the world.  Details shortly..... Source:Prince Tyodoo

The Makurdi court of appeal has dismissed the case filled by Daniel Onje challenging the re-election of Senator David Mark. Uphold rule of of Tribunal, suit filled out of time. More to come...

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that the vehicle contract that has rocked Benue State House of Assembly lately was for N450m, contrary to previous reports of N750m.

Heavy downpour on Monday wreaked havoc in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, destroying over 350 houses and properties worth millions of naira.

According to a family member who spoke with queendoosh.com some minutes ago, he said Chief Tsegba Gbor's abductors spoke with them on phone demanding for Terngu Tsegba & Tyoapine's personal phone contact and a ransom of 50million to be paid before he would be released. Urging them to act fast else his corpse won't be found.  

Member House of Representative for Buruku federal Constituency,Rt.Hon.Barr.E.Y.Orker Jev yesterday in Adi headquarters of Etulo kingdom in Buruku Local govt Condemned the wanton destruction of lives and properties by Etulo themselves over a kingship position.

Gunmen have kidnapped Chief Tsegba Gbor, the father of former speaker Pro Tempore of the Federal House of Representatives and former PDP senatorial aspirant for Zone B Hon Terngu Tsegba.

If you are a university graduate,HND or holders of NCE,ND as well as other A level certificate and you are from BURUKU federal constituency , d rop your CV with me or Hon Orker Jev constituency office in Buruku or anybody you think it will get to him as directed by Rt.Hon.E.Y.Orker JEV in all his recent outings in Buruku so that he will help any time opportunity provide itself as done recently in case of Akaase and Martins Iorlaha. My people,Your representative is accessible all the times and ready to assist where his hands reach or can do.  DESMOND IKYUME Media Coordinator to Hon Orker Jev

The Speaker of the Benue House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Terkimbi Ikyange and 13 other members have been granted bail by the EFCC. The 14 Benue Assembly members detained and granted bail by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are:

By Prince Tyodoo Livinus In line with the commitment of the Ortom led administration to promote and develop trade and business activities,the state Government today inaugurated a nine (9) member committee to draft a bill on the establishment of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME's) development .

By Paul Kyungun Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom yesterday inaugurated 9 hillux vans, 81 motorcycles and over 1,000 plastic chairs as well as tables acquired by the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, to facilitate the construction and rehabilitation of 700 primary schools in the state.

PRESS RELEASE; BN/APC/LGE/02/2016 Date; Tuesday 28th June 2016 SUBJECT; NOMINATION FORMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS IN BENUE STATE.

The Executive Governor of Benue state, Dr Samuel Ortom  swore in new Permanent Secretaries at the Benue people's house.    Below is the full list of the newly appointed permanent secretaries by the Benue state Governor sworn-in yesterday.