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

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

75% Left coverage: 4 sources
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
2027: I’m Running for President, Not in Talks to Be Atiku’s VP – Obi
Makurdi · Makurdi

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

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
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 …See the Story
Atiku: You Can’t Decide for Nigerian Youth, Adnan Tells Baba-Ahmed
Makurdi · Makurdi

Atiku: You Can’t Decide for Nigerian Youth, Adnan Tells Baba-Ahmed

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
A former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been directed... #politics, #atiku, #ortom, #adc, #flyingezeSee 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 · MakurdiRead 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 · MakurdiRead 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 · MakurdiRead 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 · MakurdiRead Article

PDP members supporting ADC must go – Ortom

Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to expel members also aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserting a strict stance against dual party affiliation. In an interview on Channels Television, Ortom directed the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) to take disciplinary action against such individuals, emphasizing […] The post PDP members supporting ADC must go – Ortom appeare…Makurdi · MakurdiRead Article

Chief Of Air Staff Abubakar Highlights Critical Role Of Intelligence NAF Operations

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has urged officers of the Regimental Intelligence and Security Officers Course 4/2025 to bring clarity, foresight, and resilience to their roles as intelligence professionals. Speaking during their graduation ceremony on 11 July 2025 at the Nigerian Air Force School of Air Intelligence, Makurdi, the CAS emphasized the critical role of intelligence in addressing the dynamic nature…Makurdi · MakurdiRead Article

Ex-Benue governor Ortom slammed over anti-grazing comment as analyst tasks him to value honesty

Analyst slams Ortom over grazing law comment, praises Alia's efforts. Ortom's hypocrisy exposed as analyst highlights shortcomings of anti-grazing law in Benue StateMakurdi · MakurdiRead Article

Broken Promises and Bullet Holes: Inside the Failure of Operation Whirl Stroke in Benue

It was in 2018 that the Nigerian Defence Headquarters launched Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), a new offensive aimed at flushing out criminal gangsMakurdi · MakurdiRead Article

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