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BREAKING: Residents flee as herdsmen launch deadly attack on Benue community
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BREAKING: Residents flee as herdsmen launch deadly attack on Benue community

Coverage: 2 sources
Several persons are feared dead and many others injured following a deadly attack by suspected herdsmen on Agan community in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Sources said the attackers stormed the community around 6 pm on Thursday, shooting sporadically and setting houses ablaze. Agan is located just a few minutes from Makurdi. As the attack persisted without any security intervention, residents were forced to flee for their lives. BREAKING: Re…See the Story
New Police Public Relations Officer, Edet assumes duty in Benue
Makurdi · Makurdi

New Police Public Relations Officer, Edet assumes duty in Benue

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
The Benue State Police Command has announced the assumption of a new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), following recent administrative postings approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Udeme Edet has been appointed as the new PPRO and will now oversee public engagement and media relations for the Command. DSP Edet is a graduate of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano…See the Story
Benue: We inherited a fragile security situation from Ortom – Alia
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Benue: We inherited a fragile security situation from Ortom – Alia

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has revealed that his administration inherited a fragile security situation from his predecessor, Samuel Ortom. Governor Alia made the disclosure on Thursday, during his speech at the celebration of his second anniversary in office, held at IBB Square in Makurdi. Reflecting on the security challenges that plagued Benue before his tenure, Alia stated, “Although we inherited a fragile securi…See the Story

Suswan’s Misplaced Anger Against Bala Mohammed, By Emma Agu

The recent statement by a former Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Senator Gabriel Suswam, accusing the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDPGF), His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, of being responsible for the problems of the party, is the height of arrogance, political opportunism and outright hypocrisy. Appearing on the Morning Show programme of Arise Television recently, Suswam sai…Makurdi · MakurdiRead Article

Emergency rule in Benue temporary reprieve, solve constitutional issues first – Prof Shilga to Tinubu

Political analyst, Prof Leonard Karshima Shilgba, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu to reject the call for a state of emergency in Benue... #news, #benue, #shilga, #flyingezeBola Tinubu · MakurdiRead Article

‎It's time to declare state of emergency in Benue, Senior Lawyer begs Tinubu‎‎

‎‎‎‎Following the continued deterioration of security situation in Benue state, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Professor Sabastine Hon has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state Emergency to save lives in the state.‎‎The Senior Lawyer in a 6-page petition to President Tinubu catalogued how thousands of lives and properties have already been lost to invaders against the hapless citizens of the State and submitted that the state…Bola Tinubu · MakurdiRead Article

Benue Christian group flays foreign interference in Nigeria's affairs, calls for national unity - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

A Christian advocacy group based in Benue State has raised concerns over what it perceives as growing foreign involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs, warning that such meddling—alongside domestic political opportunism—could threaten the country’s unity and sovereignty. The Concerned Christians of Benue State (CCBS), in a statement signed by its chairman, Matthew Samuel, expressed alarm over what it described as calculated efforts by internati…Makurdi · MakurdiRead Article

Benue Assembly Directs Revocation Of Titles Within Moses Adasu University On Public Interest

May 30, (THEWILL) – The Benue State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Land and Survey to revoke the adverse title to Revd Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, for overriding public interest. The House equally directed the Ministry to allocate an alternative site to the affected persons, as well as settle issues […] The post Benue Assembly Directs Revocation Of Titles Within Moses Adasu University On Public Interest appeared fi…Makurdi · MakurdiRead Article

FG, Benue Govt partner to end herders’ attacks –Alia

The Federal Government in collaboration with Benue State Government is putting together a robust security architecture to end persistent herders’ attacks in the state. By Okon OkonThe Federal Government in collaboration with Benue State Government is putting together a robust security architecture to end persistent herders’ attacks in the state. Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue disclosed this at a town hall meeting in Makurdi, organised as part of ac…Makurdi · MakurdiSee the Story

Akangbe SAN To Makurdi Lawyers: "Faith In Justice System Is Shaken - Insecurity And Harassment Of Lawyers Sadly Becoming Normalized" - TheNigeriaLawyer

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb(UK), has extended a powerful message of solidarity to the leadership and members of the NBA Makurdi Branch on the occasion of their 2025 Annual Law Week. In a goodwill message made available to the media, Akangbe commended the branch for its resilience and boldness in addressing the pressing realities of legal practice in Nigeria today. Themed…Makurdi · MakurdiRead Article

Dozens Killed in New Wave of Attacks on Communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt - ZENIT

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 05.29.2025).- A series of brutal attacks on communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt have left at least 36 people dead, with several others injured or abducted, according to reports received by the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) from the Diocese of Makurdi. The wave of violence, attributed by local sources to militant members of the Fulani herder community, took place between 24-26 May across several vil…Catholic Church · MakurdiRead Article

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