Office of the Executive Chairman
Agatu Local Government Council
Benue State, Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE
The attention of the Executive Chairman of Agatu Local Government Council, Hon (Amb) James...
DAVID MARK TASKS IDOMA TO UNITE AGAINST AGGRESSORS
–Leads Stakeholders to Pass Vote of Confidence on Ochidoma
By Ojila Yahaya Monday
Former President of the Senate, Dr...
Accountability in Governance: The Laptop Distribution Controversy in Apa-Agatu Federal Constituency
In recent discussions regarding the development of the Apa-Agatu federal constituency, a glaring issue...
OJEMA CHARGES SECURITY AGENCIES TO REDOUBLE THEIR EFFORTS IN ORDER TO END RISING INSECURITY
The Member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on...
Urgent Call for Accountability on Delayed Infrastructure Projects in Apa and Agatu Communities.
The construction of vital infrastructure in our communities, such as the **Healthcare...
MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE AGAINST HON MELVIN EJEH
The judgment against Hon. Melvin Ejeh, the executive chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, has sparked controversy, with...
APA-AGATU: YOUR CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS ARE YOURS TO VERIFY.
As i strive to keep the constituents of Apa Agatu informed and engaged in this first quarter...
*Bandits Demand Ransom, Motorcycles Payment Before Negotiating Freedoms of Abducted Worshippers 😊*
Bandits who abducted 166 Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna, are demanding ₦28.9 million for 17 motorcycles they claim were lost during recent military operations. The abductors insist this amount must be paid before any ransom...
*AGATU IN FLAMES: Road Construction Amidst Bloodshed - A Mockery of Progress? *
A scathing critique of the government's priorities in Agatu has rocked the community, with writer Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor questioning the celebration of road construction amidst ongoing insecurity and lack of basic amenities. "Development without...
*US Congress Considering Proposal to Break Up Nigeria, Citing Concerns Over Christian Safety and Religious Violence*
The US Congress is considering proposing options to President Trump regarding Nigeria, with one possibility being the creation of a safe zone for Christians. Congressman Riley Moore stated that breaking up Nigeria...
*PDP Benue South Slams AVM Monday Morgan's Call to Adopt ADC, Labels it 'Misfiring'
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue South Senatorial District has dismissed a call by AVM Monday Morgan, National Coordinator of Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM), for the people of Zone C to adopt the...
*Senator Abba Moro Postpones Mega Decamping Ceremony in Agatu and Otukpo Over Security Concerns*
Senator Abba Moro has postponed the Mega Decamping Ceremony scheduled for Agatu and Otukpo LGAs on January 17th and 18th, 2026, due to recent attacks in the area that resulted in the loss of...
PRESS RELEASE: *NAIS National Nullifies Inauguration of New Officials Over Eligibility and Process Concerns*
Decision of the Executive Arm on the Purported Inauguration of Newly Elected Officials.
The Executive Arm of the National Association of Idoma Students (NAIS National) wishes to formally address the general public, stakeholders, and members...
*OLOGBA/EGBA CRISIS: A CALL FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION*
Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor, Convener of Agatu National Youth Council (ANYC), has spoken out on the decades-long Ologba/Egba crisis, shedding light on the alleged root causes and calling for truth and reconciliation.
Edor's investigation suggests that Ologba is the rightful owner...
*AGATU LEADER DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO DISPLACED COMMUNITIES, BUT CRITICS QUESTION PRIORITIES*
Ojotu Ojema has distributed food items to communities in Agatu affected by insecurity, including Iwarri, Ikpele, Ejima, and others. While the effort is commendable, Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor, Convener of Agatu National Youth Council (ANYC), questions the...
*OCH'IDOMA CONFIRMS CHIEF THOMAS IKWULONO AS AKPEKO CLAN HEAD*
*1.* His Royal Majesty, Agabaidu Elaigwu John, the Och'Idoma, has confirmed Chief Thomas Ikwulono Audu as the authentic beaded Clan Head of Akpeko in Agatu Local Government Area.
*2.* The confirmation was made during a peace meeting with Igabo leaders,...
AGATU LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVOKED ADAPATI ISLAND LAND AGREEMENT OF 2017 SOLD BY EX-LEADERS, ORDERED HERDSMEN TO LEAVE AGATU
The Executive Chairman of Agatu Local Government Council, Hon. Melvin James Ejeh, has condemned the recent violent attacks by armed herdsmen in Agatu communities. In a press statement, Ejeh announced...
TROOPS RAID KIDNAPPERS’ HIDEOUT, NEUTRALISE SUSPECTS, AND RECOVER WEAPONS IN PLATEAU STATE
In a swift operation based on credible intelligence, troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) raided a kidnappers’ hideout on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The operation targeted a location near Lantom Village...
*AGATU DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FROM FORMER LEADER OVER ALLEGED FULANI AGREEMENT*
The people of Agatu are calling for accountability from former Local Government Chairman, Hon. Michael Umoru Inalegwu, over an alleged agreement with Fulani herdsmen to occupy Agatu land. The agreement, reportedly signed in 2017, has sparked outrage and...
