BREAKING: Benue: ‘We can’t take it anymore’ – Idoma youths blow hot over killings in Otukpo

Group opposes takeover of community land for ranching in Benue

The youth wing of the Idoma apex sociocultural group, Ochetoha K’Idoma, has raised the alarm over the increasing insecurity in Otukpo, Benue State, as suspected herdsmen continue their deadly attacks on the community. This escalating violence has led to kidnappings, killings,… Benue: ‘We can’t take it anymore’ – Idoma youths blow hot over killings in … Read more

BREAKING: Benue: Miyetti Allah alleges 20 cows poisoned, 200 rustled in Agatu

Benue: Miyetti Allah alleges 20 cows poisoned, 200 rustled in Agatu

The Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Risku Muhammed, has raised concerns over escalating criminal activities in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA), which he says are threatening the peace in the region. Speaking to… Benue: Miyetti Allah alleges 20 cows poisoned, 200 rustled in Agatu …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more

BREAKING: Security tightened in Benue as police deploy officers for Eid celebration

Security tightened in Benue as police deploy officers for Eid celebration

The Benue State Police Command has deployed officers to strategic locations across the state to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi, the command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene announced that the Commissioner of Police (CP),… Security tightened in Benue as police deploy officers for Eid celebration …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more

BREAKING: Benue: Pupils, teachers in Otukpa forced to sit on floors, windowsills despite N82bn education budget

Benue: Pupils, teachers in Otukpa forced to sit on floors, windowsills despite N82bn education budget

Teachers and pupils of the Local Government Education Authority, LGEA, Primary School, Ididiloko Adum Otukpa, Ogbadibo LGA, Benue State, are facing dire learning conditions, with classrooms in disrepair and a lack of basic furniture. With no desks, pupils are forced to sit on… Benue: Pupils, teachers in Otukpa forced to sit on floors, windowsills despite … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu has shown Benue great love – Governor Alia

Tinubu has shown Benue great love – Governor Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia expressed on Saturday that the government and people of Benue State would forever be grateful and proud of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, to mark President Tinubu’s 73rd… Tinubu has shown Benue great love – Governor Alia …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more

BREAKING: VC raises alarm as herders take over Benue varsity campus, kidnap students

VC raises alarm as herders take over Benue varsity campus, kidnap students

The Vice-Chancellor of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), Prof. Isaac Itodo, has raised concerns over major security challenges facing the institution, including herdsmen invasions, kidnapping, and the rampant theft of school property, particularly armored… VC raises alarm as herders take over Benue varsity campus, kidnap students …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

BREAKING: Lawyers urge National Assembly to take over state assemblies of Benue, Zamfara

State of emergency: National Assembly to debate Tinubu’s decision Wednesday

The House of Representatives has been urged to intervene legislatively to restore constitutional order in Benue and Zamfara states. This was contained in a petition signed by over 200 lawyers and submitted to the House by the lawmaker representing Ado, Okpokwu, and Ogbadigbo… Lawyers urge National Assembly to take over state assemblies of Benue, Zamfara … Read more

BREAKING: ‘We were abandoned’ — Benue disability community accuses INEC of voting barriers

‘We were abandoned’ — Benue disability community accuses INEC of voting barriers

Persons living with disabilities in Benue State have voiced their outrage over their exclusion from the 2023 general elections, despite substantial federal government investments aimed at ensuring their participation. Speaking at a town hall meeting on electoral reforms… ‘We were abandoned’ — Benue disability community accuses INEC of voting barriers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>