Benue; Gunmen kidnap LG Chairman,PA, others

The Chairman of Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Rev. Haanongon Gideon has been reportedly kidnapped alongside his Personal Assistant, driver and Police orderly, by unknown armed men. They were... Read more »

Benue varsity bans indecent dresses, threatens sanctions for students

Benue State University (BSU) management has implemented a ban on dreadlock hairstyles, make-up, skirts above knees, and other dress codes deemed inappropriate. The university’s task force committee, revealing this in a statement... Read more »
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Man sent to prison over attempt to kill Benue’s commissioner

One Justine Yongu has been sent to prison over his attempt to kill Benue State Commissioner for Power and Transport, Mr Omale Omale. A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court remanded the 32-year-old suspect... Read more »

Benue: 72-Year-Old Retired Soldier Commits Suicide Over Hardship

One Francis Dooga, a retired soldier, has reportedly taken his own life in Benue state. The 72-year-old man was found hanging from a tree at his residence opposite St. Joseph Catholic Church... Read more »

BREAKING: Suspected herdsmen attack Agatu in Benue, kill 15

At least 15 individuals have lost their lives following an assault by suspected herdsmen on Ugboju community in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. These attackers have been consistently launching... Read more »

Herdsmen kill 2 in fresh attack on Benue communities

Armed herdsmen have attacked Umogidi community in Entekpa Ward of Adoka District in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Two persons were killed while several others were injured during the attack... Read more »
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Nigerian Army loses three soldiers in clash with armed herdsmen

The Nigerian military has lost three soldiers during armed herdsmen attack on communities in Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. Military exercise, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, confirmed the deaths of... Read more »

80-year-old burnt to death as inferno ravages Benue community

A devastating inferno on Friday swept through Tse Agubor Gyaruwa in Tsambee-Mbesev Council Ward of Gwer-West Local Government Area, Benue State. The inferno left a trail of massive destruction and depression in... Read more »
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Internal Strife Hits Benue APC as Governor’s Allies Clash With Party Leadership

A brewing crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State escalated on Monday, revealing deep-seated conflicts between the party’s leadership and supporters of Governor Hyacinth Alia. Despite previous denials of... Read more »

Benue: APC cries out over alleged plot to protest against Tinubu, others

Benue State All Progressives Congress, APC, has said it has uncovered plans by agents of the state government to sponsor a protest against President Bola Tinubu to thwart the stoppage of funds... Read more »