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Nigerian News

Benue: Police commissioner move to strengthen security, clear armed herdsmen from farmlands

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Commissioner of Police for Benue state Command, CP Emenari Ifeanyi, Thursday, has reassured residents of his commitment towards tackling insecurity across communities. He said since assuming office, he has …

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Nigerian News

Killings in Benue devastating, APKMN backs Catholic bishops’ call security

June 7, 2025June 7, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (APKMN) has thrown its weight behind the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, Archbishop of …

Killings in Benue devastating, APKMN backs Catholic bishops’ call security Read More
Nigerian News

Benue killings: ActionAid, partners deliver life-saving aid to 30,000 victims 

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

  ActionAid Nigeria, and its partners, Plan International, Cordaid, and Jireh Doo Foundation, Thursday, described the crisis situation in Benue as a “protracted tragedy”  that reflects a deeper national wound …

Benue killings: ActionAid, partners deliver life-saving aid to 30,000 victims  Read More
Politics

Benue: Alia speaks on ‘defecting from APC’

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state, Sunday, debunked rumours of his alleged plan to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the reports as “fake news.” In a statement …

Benue: Alia speaks on ‘defecting from APC’ Read More
Nigerian News

Conflict: Benue willing collaborator for peace, Says Alia 

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

Benue state Governor, Hyacinth Alia has said his administration is a willing collaborator and partner of peace. Alia gave the assurance at the just concluded North-Central Regional Consultation on the …

Conflict: Benue willing collaborator for peace, Says Alia  Read More
Nigerian News

Benue: Government’s spokesman labels protests against Alia as sponsored

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue state government, Wednesday, condemned recent protests and misinformation campaigns against the state, describing them as orchestrated attempts to destabilize the state and undermine the administration of Governor Hyacinth …

Benue: Government’s spokesman labels protests against Alia as sponsored Read More
Politics

Benue assembly rejects summon, drags National Assembly to court

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue State House of Assembly Tuesday passed a resolution urging its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, to disregard summon from the National Assembly Public Petition Committee. The Assembly …

Benue assembly rejects summon, drags National Assembly to court Read More
Security & Crime

Benue: Group demands community-led security measures

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Forum of Ayatutu Professors, Sunday, expressed deep concern over the ongoing killings and attacks by armed herdsmen in Benue state, noting that the violence has resulted in significant destruction and …

Benue: Group demands community-led security measures Read More
Featured

Untold story of the Tiv war against hegemony

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by JOHN SHIAONDO

The quest to conquer and resistance to conquest between the Tiv nation and the perceived Fulani hegemony way back in the 19th Century has been in the public domain with …

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Nigerian News

May Day: I’m committed to security, welfare of Benue workers – Alia

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and ensuring the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Speaking at the …

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Security & Crime / Top Stories

Benue: Suspected herdsmen kill 1, abduct 27 passengers on Adoka-Naka road

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Suspected herdsmen militia Thursday ambushed two commercial vehicles heading to Makurdi through the Adoka-Naka road in Benue state, abducting over 27 passengers. The attack occurred on April 24, 2025, at …

Benue: Suspected herdsmen kill 1, abduct 27 passengers on Adoka-Naka road Read More
Nigerian News

Alia announces plan to hold security summit in Benue

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

In a move to tackle the rising insecurity in Benue state, Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has announced plans to convene a “Benue State Security Summit.” The summit is aimed at …

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Business

Benue: BIPC takes delivery of electric cars, to crash transport cost

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue State’s Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has taken delivery of 20 electric and solar-powered cars for its green wheels taxi service, with plans to launch operations in Makurdi, …

Benue: BIPC takes delivery of electric cars, to crash transport cost Read More
Judiciary

Benue: Tribunal upholds APC victory in Katsina-Ala, others

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Benue State Local Government Elections Petition Tribunal sitting at NBA House on Saturday delivered judgment by dismissing over 30 petitions in Sankera axis of the state. The tribunal also …

Benue: Tribunal upholds APC victory in Katsina-Ala, others Read More
Nigerian News

Insecurity: Alia harps on proactive measures for national stability

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue State Governor Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia has emphasized the need for proactive measures to secure national stability. Speaking at an interactive chat with some media houses Thursday in Makurdi, …

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Nigerian News

Group faults Alia for downplaying insecurity in Benue

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Benue Advocacy Network (BAN) Friday criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia for downplaying the severity of insecurity in Benue state, which has led to thousands of deaths and displacement of communities. The …

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Nigerian News

Don slams Gov. Alia over interpretation of ECOWAS protocol

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

A senior lawyer, Prof. Sebastine T. Hon,  has criticized Benue state Governor Hyacinth Alia’s interpretation of the ECOWAS Transhumance Protocol. Governor Alia was reported to have said in a media …

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Security & Crime / Top Stories

Bandits k!ll 3, others missing, houses razed in Benue community

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

At least three people have been killed, and several others are missing after suspected armed bandits attacked Mbasombo community in Gwer East local government area of Benue state on Wednesday …

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Nigerian News

3 Benue women ambushed, killed in Logo – Eye witness 

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

Gunmen suspected to be Jukun militia, Monday, killed three women who are fish sellers in Tse Ijim, near Anyiin in the Logo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state. The …

3 Benue women ambushed, killed in Logo – Eye witness  Read More
Security & Crime

Benue: Journalists commend Alia’s proactive security approach

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Admin III

Nigerian Journalists under the aegis of Freelance Journalist Federation (FJF) has described as laudable, the visit of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iornem Alia, the governor of Benue state …

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Nigerian News

Benue zone A Senate: Groups call on Jerome Ugboho to contest 2027 election

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Groups comprising, senior politicians, women leaders and youths from Benue North-East Senatorial District has called on an Abuja based philanthropist, Engr. Jerome Imoter Ugboho to contest 2027 senatorial election, to …

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Nigerian News

Benue hosts inaugural ‘Made in Benue Products Exhibition’

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

The Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever “Made in Benue Products Exhibition” at IBB Square, Makurdi. The event marks a significant milestone in the state’s …

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Nigerian News

Benue judicial crisis: Coalition protest in Abuja, demands Tinubu, CJN interventions

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Monday held a peaceful march in Abuja with a call on the authorities to wade into the alleged politicization of the judiciary in …

Benue judicial crisis: Coalition protest in Abuja, demands Tinubu, CJN interventions Read More
Nigerian News

Tor Tiv condemns suspected herders’ attack, urges youth to shun revenge

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by John Shiaondo

 The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, Orcivirigh Prof. James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, Sunday, condemned the recent violent attack on his people by suspected herdsmen and the destruction of properties …

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Nigerian News

Benue: Sankara Youth Vanguard commends ongoing operations against militiamen

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 - by Kehide Osasona

The Sankara Patriotic Youth Vanguard (SPYV) has risen in defence of Operation Whirl Stroke, saying its kinetic actions within the Sankara general area have continued to record appreciable gains as …

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