Benue Catholic Diocese Shuts Four Ihugh Institutions Indefinitely Over Repeated Attacks
The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the indefinite closure of four Church-owned institutions in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue…
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2027 Election: Makinde Accuses APC of Intimidation After Peter Obi’s Benue Visit Is Disrupted
The disruption of Peter Obi’s visit to Benue State has triggered another political backlash, with Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement…
Benue Police Recover Newborn Allegedly Stolen From Gboko Hospital, Arrest Suspects
A newborn baby allegedly taken from his mother shortly after birth at a hospital in Gboko, Benue State, has been recovered, with…
2Baba Condemns Benue Killings, Visits Attack Victims in Otukpo, Calls for Urgent Action
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has spoken out against the recurring attacks in Benue State, describing the recent…
Benue Killings: Fear Spreads Across Idoma Communities as Fresh Attacks Leave Dozens Dead
Fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen have plunged communities in Benue State into mourning, with residents of the state’s southern senatorial district…
10 Killed as Suspected Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attacks on Benue Communities, Residents Protest Insecurity
Fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen have claimed the lives of at least 10 people in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue…
Benue Woman Arrested After Two Children Die in House Fire Following Alleged Lovers’ Dispute
A woman has been arrested in Benue State after two young girls died from injuries sustained in a house fire allegedly linked…
Former Benue SSG Prof. David Salifu Dies After Suspected Kidnappers’ Attack in Taraba
Former Benue State Secretary to the Government, David Salifu, has died after reportedly sustaining gunshot injuries during an attack by suspected kidnappers…
15 Killed as Suspected Armed Herders Attack Benue Community, Governor Alia Orders Manhunt
Fresh violence has rocked Benue State after suspected armed herders attacked Saai community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, killing at least 15…
Gunmen Abduct Benue Pastor, Two Church Members From Residence, NKST Demands Swift Rescue
Gunmen have kidnapped a church pastor and two members of his congregation after attacking his residence in Benue State, prompting fresh concerns…
EFCC Breaks Silence on Death of Escaped Suspect Michael Sesugh, Denies He Died in Custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected claims that suspected cyber fraud suspect Michael Sesugh died in its custody, insisting…
EFCC Fugitive Dies During Gun Battle Between Police and Suspected Cultists in Makurdi
A suspected cybercrime fugitive being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has died following a reported gun battle involving…
Nigerian Army Arrests 10 Suspected Terrorists, Rescues Kidnap Victims in FCT, Benue, Nasarawa Raids
Coordinated military operations across Abuja and Nigeria’s North-Central region have led to the arrest of 10 suspected terrorists and the rescue of…
Gunmen Abduct JAMB Candidates in Benue Road Attack on Makurdi–Otukpo Highway
Fear has gripped parts of Benue State after gunmen intercepted a commercial bus and abducted passengers, including candidates heading to sit for…
Fulani Chiefs Allegedly Funded Deadly Yelwata Attack, Witness Tells Abuja Court
A prosecution witness on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that some disgruntled Fulani chiefs allegedly sponsored over 200 armed…
Samuel Ortom Admits Forcing Titus Uba as PDP Governorship Candidate Cost Party 2023 Election Victory
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has confessed that his decision to impose Mr Titus Uba as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…