Hyacinth Alia
Hyacinth Alia is the current Governor of Benue State and a member of the All Progressives Congress. He has been involved in a notable political feud with Senator George Akume, which has drawn attention and criticism from within party ranks.
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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned the killings, describing the attack as 'barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable.'
Dozens Feared Killed in Herders' Attacks on Benue Community
Nigeria· 2026-03-06
Hyacinth Alia is the state governor whom Ardo Risku also appealed to regarding his son's detention.
Benue MACBAN chair seeks IG’s help over son’s detentionNigeria· 2026-02-08
Hyacinth Alia is the Governor of Benue State who registered as the first APC member in his state.
APC Targets 9M Members; Opposition Alleges Rigging PlotNigeria· 2026-01-13
Hyacinth Alia is the Governor of Benue State leading the campaign for voter registration.
North Rallies Voters as South Leads Pre-RegistrationNigeria· 2025-09-09
Former governor Samuel Ortom also criticised the incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia for flouting the Supreme Court judgment.
N4.5tn Stalled, Govts Defy Court RulingNigeria· 2025-07-11
The governors of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, attended the bilateral meeting.
Tinubu Tackles Bottlenecks, Aims for BoNigeria· 2025-07-06
Hyacinth Alia is the Governor of Benue State who approved several key appointments.
Benue Governor Alia Announces Key AppointmentsNigeria· 2025-07-05
State Governors participating in the summit with the President are Hyacinth Alia (Benue).
Nigeria's Role in Global SouthNigeria· 2025-07-05
The state governor, Hyacinth Alia, responded to the killing of the Kano indigenes through his Chief Press Secretary.
Women Protest Youth Arrests, Police Urge CalmNigeria· 2025-07-04
Governor Hyacinth Alia has been accused by Samuel Ortom of ignoring President Bola Tinubu’s roadmap for peace.
Ortom Blasts Alia, Justice Plea MountsNigeria· 2025-06-23
Governor Hyacinth Alia was advised by Samuel Ortom to stop playing games with the insecurity situation confronting the state.
Ortom Urges Alia to Adopt Tinubu's RoadmapNigeria· 2025-06-22
Hyacinth Alia is the governor whose Special Adviser on Security and Internal Affairs, Chief Joseph Har, confirmed the assassination.
Benue Killings: Ex-PDP Chairman AssassinatedNigeria· 2025-06-21
Governor Hyacinth Alia was advised by President Tinubu on the importance of stakeholder management.
Tinubu's Peace Committee – Can it Stop the BNigeria· 2025-06-19
Hyacinth Alia, the Benue Governor, reported that attackers overwhelmed the military and police during the incident.
Benue Killings: Tinubu Needs to Wake UpNigeria· 2025-06-19
Governor Hyacinth Alia attended the meeting regarding the peace committee.
Tinubu Orders Arrests, Proposes Peace CommitNigeria· 2025-06-18
He was received by the host Governor, Hyacinth Alia.
Tinubu Visits Benue Attack SurvivorsNigeria· 2025-06-18
Tinubu spoke to the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, about political enemies.
Tinubu Learns From Critics: Governance Lessons From InsultsNigeria· 2025-06-18
Governor Hyacinth Alia was spoken to by Tinubu about political challenges in Benue State.
Tinubu Orders Arrests, Directs Security ChieNigeria· 2025-06-18Governor Hyacinth Alia has been criticized for failing to protect the people amid ongoing violence.
Gov, Assembly Clash Amidst Federal InterventNigeria· 2025-06-18
Hyacinth Alia has rejected calls for self-defense by residents following the latest wave of brutal attacks in Benue State.
Governor Rejects Self-Defense, Backs CommunitNigeria· 2025-06-17
Hyacinth Alia is the state governor of Benue who has been criticized for exonerating Fulani herdsmen.
IPOB Lawyer Urges FG InterventionNigeria· 2025-06-17
His repeated call for Governor Hyacinth Alia to reconcile the warring parties at a roundtable misses the point.
Army Relocation Fails, Fresh Strategy NeedeNigeria· 2025-06-17
Governor Hyacinth Alia expressed sorrow over the attacks and called for unity among the people of Benue State.
Benue Killings: Military Launches ManhuntNigeria· 2025-06-17
Governor Hyacinth Alia had already given security operatives in the state all the necessary support.
Military, Police Respond to MassacreNigeria· 2025-06-16
Governor Hyacinth Alia is criticized for his response to the killings in Benue State.
Ex-APC Aspirant Blasts Alia's ResponseNigeria· 2025-06-15
Governor Hyacinth Alia was charged by President Tinubu to convene reconciliation meetings and dialogue among the warring parties.
Benue Killings: Tinubu Orders Decisive ActionNigeria· 2025-06-15Hyacinth Alia is the Governor who provided logistical support for security operations.
Police, Military Respond to Deadly AttacksNigeria· 2025-06-15Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has dispatched a delegation to Yelewata to support the grieving families.
Gunmen kill at least 100 in north-central Nigeria village attack, says Amnesty
India· 2025-06-15
Governor Hyacinth Alia is thanked by the CP for his support to the Command.
Benue Arrests: 42 Bandits, Herdsmen HeldNigeria· 2025-06-12
Governor Hyacinth Alia is also receiving support from the youths for his second term.
Benue Youths Rally for Tinubu, AliaNigeria· 2025-06-12