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At least 20 people killed in simultaneous attacks on communities in Nigeria’s Benue state

Africa · Benue

At least 20 people killed in simultaneous attacks on communities in Nigeria’s Benue state

42% Left coverage: 12 sources

Killings: COAS Visits Benue, Meets Gov Alia

State of Emergency · Makurdi

Killings: COAS Visits Benue, Meets Gov Alia

Coverage: 2 sources

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived Benue following the series of killings in the state. Upon arrival, Oloyede held a See the Story

Killings: Blood of innocent Nigerians crying for justice

Aviation Accidents · Benue

Killings: Blood of innocent Nigerians crying for justice

Coverage: 2 sources

Ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over unending killings in Benue, Plateau and other parts of the country. According to the ex-governor of Anambra State, the security and survival of the people must be the foremost responsibility of any government that claims to be responsible and compassionate. Obi stated this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday while extending his condolences to the people of Benue ove…See the Story

Nigeria: Maku Refutes Claims Linking Benue Tour to Political Motive

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Former minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has dismissed as false, reports suggesting that his participation in the recent Good Governance Tour of development projects in Benue State was aimed at engineering the defection of Governor Hyacinth Alia from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Africa · Makurdi See the Story

Herdsmen Attacks: Gov Alia Reacts to Call for State of Emergency in Benue

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The Benue State Government has responded to a recent call by Professor Sebastine Hon, for the declaration of a state of military emergency in the state.Bola Tinubu · Benue See the Story

Benue Security Crisis Intensifies, Prompting Calls for Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency

The escalating security crisis in Benue State, driven by persistent herder-farmer conflicts and banditry, has claimed 1,500 lives and displaced 700,000 people in 2025, prompting intense pressure on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency. On June 4, 2025, a coalition of Catholic Bishops, led by Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi, issued a public appeal during a press conference in Makurdi, urging Tinubu to impose emergency rule to ad…Bola Tinubu · Makurdi Read Article

Makurdi Courts Jail 21 Internet Fraudsters

Justices. A. Ikpambese, T.A.Igoche, W.I.Kpocho and T.A.Kume of the Benue State High court sitting in Makurdi have jailed twenty one( 21) internet fraudsters to various jail terms. They were jailed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 after pleading guilty to one -count separate charges bordering on internet- related offences upon being arraigned by the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on June 4, [...]Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

BSU Student Kidnapped by Unknown Gunmen

Tragedy struck on Thursday morning as an unidentified student from Benue State University (BSU) was reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen near the university's College of Health Sciences Gate in Makurdi.Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

MAN, OF GOD, HONOURED

MAN, OF GOD, HONOURED. In Honour of Pastor Paul Enenche(A Man of Fire from the Hills of Benue)From the earth where rivers speak and hills....Benue · Benue Read Article

Benue Juice/concentrate Factories Will Curb Post-harvest Losses – Official - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

Benue juice/concentrate factories will curb post-harvest losses – Official 9 total views todayBy Dorathy Aninge Dr Raymond Asemakaha, Managing Director, Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), says that the newly established BIPC Juice/Concentrate Factories will curb post-harvest losses of orange and mango farmers. Asemakaha stated this on Wednesday in Makurdi during a technical assessment of the newly installed 62,000-litre capaci…Makurdi · Makurdi Read Article

Benue Attorney General Hails Appeal Court Victory in LG Election Dispute

June 04, (THEWILL) – The Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Barr. Fidelis Mnyim, has congratulated elected Local Government Chairmen and Councillors in the state following their victory at the Benue State Local Government Election Petitions Appeal Tribunal. Reacting to the judgement, Mnyim commended the tribunal judges for what heBenue · Benue Read Article

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