The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has issued a strong condemnation over the recent deadly attacks in Yelewata and Daudu communities located in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. In a statement released on Monday, Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who chairs the forum, labeled the violence a shocking violation of human dignity and stated […]
Yelewata—a serene agricultural village on the Abuja–Makurdi corridor in Benue State—will forever mark June 13–14, 2025, as its darkest day. On that dreadful Friday night into Saturday morning, the community was jolted awake by relentless gunshots, ablaze residences and shops, and the gut-wrenching screams of children being hacked, shot, or burned alive by suspected armed herdsmen. By […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed his upcoming visit to Benue State on Wednesday in response to the sustained attacks and tragic killings of residents by suspected Fulani herdsmen. This commitment was made public on Monday while President Tinubu was inaugurating The Greater Abuja Water Supply Network—specifically Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6 within the […]
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The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to protecting farmers and agricultural communities across the state. During the 1st Abia NUJ Agric Show 2025 held at the Police Officers Mess, Umuahia, Commandant Akinsola Aderemi emphasized the agency’s ongoing role in maintaining peace in rural farming […]
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has declared that any radio station operating in the state and found violating the national broadcasting code will face serious penalties. He emphasized that individuals responsible for inciting unrest or promoting violence within the state will be apprehended and prosecuted by the appropriate law enforcement agencies. The warning was […]
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The Zone A Peoples’ Assembly (ZAPA) has issued a strong appeal to Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, urging him to declare a state of emergency on security in response to the escalating violence and widespread displacement currently plaguing many communities. During a press briefing held in Makurdi on Sunday, ZAPA President Fanen Mondo […]
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The Principal Special Assistant (PSA) to the Governor of Benue State on Youth and Media Mobilization, Hon. Atu Terver Joseph, has relieved his Chief of Staff, Mr. John Ukeyima, and the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Lubem Terkula, of their duties for allegedly participating in a public demonstration condemning ongoing mass killings in the state. The […]
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The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, has disclosed that police officers were locked in an intense six-hour shootout with armed assailants responsible for the recent Yelewata massacre in Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 residents tragically lost their lives last Saturday. While addressing a large crowd of angry and grieving youths […]
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Amid a wave of deadly attacks ravaging parts of Benue State, the Nigerian military has pledged swift action against those behind the recent killings. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Major General Moses Gara, Commander of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), arrived in the affected areas to address the unfolding crisis. General Gara visited Yelwata Village, Tse-Mtwenem, […]
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In a strategic effort to strengthen Nigeria’s fuel supply chain, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has confirmed it will begin distributing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel across the country beginning August 15, 2025. As a central feature of this national rollout, the company is deploying 4,000 newly acquired tankers powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) — […]
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Nigerian digital content creator Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, widely known by her fans as Jarvis, was recently seen in a highly emotional state during a live-stream, where she opened up about the escalating issues in her relationship with fellow influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller. This emotional revelation occurred during a joint live session that […]
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Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has voiced deep concern over the delays in the ongoing reconstruction of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. During a site inspection over the weekend, the Minister criticized the unsatisfactory pace of progress observed on the project. While addressing the contractors on site, Umahi urged them to take full responsibility and expedite […]
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As hostilities between Israel and Iran escalate, the Israeli Home Front Command has advised all citizens to avoid public gatherings and reduce movement in open spaces for their own safety. The guidance came through an official communication issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday, emphasizing heightened vigilance and public safety in light of […]
