Benue: Gov Alia Refutes Tinubu on Unpaid Salaries;

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State (often referred to as “Gov Alia” in local media) rejected President Bola Tinubu’s claim that the state had not paid civil‑service salaries. Ortom said Benue had met its payroll obligations and that any delays were due to federal disbursement issues, not state negligence. He urged the federal government to release pending funds promptly. Views Nigeria