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Benue Remains Under Siege, over 500,000 Displaced - Amnesty International

Benue Remains Under Siege, over 500,000 Displaced - Amnesty International

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At least, 500,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Benue State due to violent attacks by gunmen, Amnesty International said on Thursday. Amnesty International’s report, published on its official website and shared on X, described the dire conditions faced by the displaced people. In the latest attack on June 14, more than 100 people were killed in the town of Yelwata, and nearly 4,000 others fled for safety. “The smell of decompos…See the Story

Police Inspector, Two NSCDC Operatives Missing as Herdsmen Attack Patrol Team in Benue

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Police Inspector, Two NSCDC Operatives Missing as Herdsmen Attack Patrol Team in Benue

Coverage: 2 sources

Suspected armed Fulani herdsmen launched an attack on a joint security patrol team in Benue State on Monday, leaving some operatives injured and three See the Story

Benue ADC Kicks Off Registration with Massive Influx of APC, PDP Members

Benue ADC Kicks Off Registration with Massive Influx of APC, PDP Members

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Benue State, has commenced the registration of members into the party. DAILY POST reports that the party was See the Story

107 victims of Benue attack still hospitalised

The Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency, James Iorpuu, on Tuesday disclosed that 107 victims of the June 13 Yelwata attack in Guma Local Government Area of the state are...Makurdi · Makurdi See the Story

2027: I’m Running for President, Not in Talks to Be Atiku’s VP – Obi

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The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared that he would not support any northern presidential candidate in 2027. Ortom, however, accused the Muhammadu Buhari administration of fuelling the ethnic cleansing in Benue State by armed herders when he preferred the open grazing routes of the 50s over ranching of cattle despite the population explosion. Ortom, who made his views known during a live programme on Agate Radio …Makurdi · Makurdi See the Story

Senator Sani Musa: The Most Distinguished Choice to Lead the APC in a Time of Political Transformation - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Abutu Andrew As Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey, the All Progressives Congress (APC) must look inward and forward toward a leadership that understands both the weight of history and the promise of the future. In these times of political recalibration, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, emerges not just as a reluctant contender but as the most distinguished choice to lead the APC into its next chapter of relevance…Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

Video used to portray violence in Benue not linked to Nigeria

Claim: A Facebook user shared a video allegedly showing a confrontation between the local vigilantes and Fulani herders in Benue State, North-central Nigeria. Verdict: Misleading! Available evidence shows that the video has been online since 2022 and does not relate to Nigeria as portrayed. The video was of a clash between members of rival youth …Facebook · Benue Read Article

Police Arrest 6 Suspected Armed Robbers in Benue, Recover Firearm, Motorcycle

Police Arrest 6 Suspected Armed Robber in Benue, Recover Firearm, Motorcycle The Benue State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected to be members of a notorious armed robbery gang terrorizing residents in the North Bank area of Makurdi, the state capital. The suspects were arrested around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday by operatives of the […] The post Police Arrest 6 Suspected Armed Robbers in Benue, Recover Firearm, Motorcycle appeared …Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

Only State Police Creation Can Enhance Anti-Open Grazing Law Enforcement – Gov Alia

July 14, (THEWILL) — Benue State governor, Revd Fr Hyacinth Alia, has asserted that the creation of a State Police is critical for effective tackling of security challenges faced by states. He said such an initiative would also significantly enhance the enforcement of the anti-Open Grazing and Ranches Establishment Law, empowering local authorities to respond […] The post Only State Police Creation Can Enhance Anti-Open Grazing Law Enforcement –…Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

Benue Assembly sets to regulate soaring rent prices

The Benue State House of Assembly is set to take decisive steps toward regulating skyrocketing rent prices across the state, particularly in major urban centres. In a bid to address mounting concerns over housing affordability, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Aondona Dajoh, and Hon. Gbenda Terver have scheduled a crucial stakeholders’ meeting for […] The post Benue Assembly sets to regulate soaring rent prices appeared first on Idoma Voice Ne…Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

Nigeria’s North Central violence reveals systemic state failure - defenceWeb

Nigeria’s North Central region has been engulfed in protracted conflict for decades. But the violence receives less humanitarian attention, government intervention and global publicity than Boko Haram terrorism in the North East and banditry in the North West. In North Central, rural communities often bear the brunt of attacks. On 13 June, armed groups attacked Yelwata in Benue State’s Guma Local Government Area, reportedly killing over 200 peop…Benue · Benue Read Article

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