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Fulani terrorists now control 80 communities in Benue, Plateau – Christian groupFulani terrorists now control 80 communities in Benue, Plateau – Christian group

Fulani terrorists now control 80 communities in Benue, Plateau – Christian group

The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA), a faith-based advocacy organization, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to urgently review its…

19 hours ago
BREAKING: Gunmen storm popular bar in Makurdi, shoot over 10 people deadBREAKING: Gunmen storm popular bar in Makurdi, shoot over 10 people dead

BREAKING: Gunmen storm popular bar in Makurdi, shoot over 10 people dead

No fewer than 10 persons have been shot dead after unknown gunmen stormed a popular bar near Okada Office in…

3 days ago
BREAKING: Agatu chairman orders Fulani herdsmen to leave farmlands in 48 hoursBREAKING: Agatu chairman orders Fulani herdsmen to leave farmlands in 48 hours

BREAKING: Agatu chairman orders Fulani herdsmen to leave farmlands in 48 hours

The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, James Melvin Ejeh, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Fulani…

3 days ago
Benue killings: Over 50 communities flee to IDPs camps amid herdsmen attacksBenue killings: Over 50 communities flee to IDPs camps amid herdsmen attacks

Benue killings: Over 50 communities flee to IDPs camps amid herdsmen attacks

At least 50 communities across 25 council wards in five local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State have been displaced…

3 days ago
7 killed, 3 kidnapped in fresh bandit attack on Benue community7 killed, 3 kidnapped in fresh bandit attack on Benue community

7 killed, 3 kidnapped in fresh bandit attack on Benue community

Armed men suspected to be bandits raided Agbo Vengav, a community in Udam, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue…

4 days ago
Benue killings: Ortom cancels 64th birthday celebrationsBenue killings: Ortom cancels 64th birthday celebrations

Benue killings: Ortom cancels 64th birthday celebrations

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has called off all planned celebrations for his 64th birthday in a…

6 days ago
Gov Alia appoints 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community OutreachGov Alia appoints 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach

Gov Alia appoints 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed renowned music icon, Innocent "2Face" Idibia, as the Technical Adviser on Entertainment and…

1 week ago
Benue killings: Self defense is necessary, but let’s not be sentimental about it – Gov AliaBenue killings: Self defense is necessary, but let’s not be sentimental about it – Gov Alia

Benue killings: Self defense is necessary, but let’s not be sentimental about it – Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia has stressed the importance of taking a clear-eyed, strategic approach to security in Benue State, warning against…

1 week ago
Benue ranked among top HIV-affected states with over 202,000 cases – NACABenue ranked among top HIV-affected states with over 202,000 cases – NACA

Benue ranked among top HIV-affected states with over 202,000 cases – NACA

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has released its 2024 HIV spectrum estimates, revealing that Rivers State…

1 week ago
Benue under siege: Gov Alia, NSA Ribadu clash over State’s security situationBenue under siege: Gov Alia, NSA Ribadu clash over State’s security situation

Benue under siege: Gov Alia, NSA Ribadu clash over State’s security situation

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu have offered contrasting perspectives on the security situation…

1 week ago