By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The paramount ruler of Tiv nation, the Tor Tiv, Prof James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse has described the latest killings and disruption of public order in Ayati communities, Ukum Local Government Area, as barbaric, shocking, and trumatising. A statement by the Special Assistant...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Igede Youth Council, in collaboration with the Association of Lawyers from the Conflict Zone, Association of Igede Media Professionals, Igede Medical and Health Professionals Union and Igede Women’s Congress, has announced plans for a National Protest and World Press Conference in Abuja...
Benue State Government has confirmed the killing of over 30 persons by local militia in Ayati village, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue on Thursday night. Mr Matthew Aboh, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Makurdi. Aboh said that adequate security...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Police Command has killed three suspected bandits and as well injured many others during a gun duel with the bandits. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Sewuese Anene, said the operation Zenda JTF teams...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has announced the conduct of its ward congresses in the 276 council wards of the state on Saturday, July 27, 2024. A statement by the state publicity secretary of...
Suspected gunmen, on Friday, attacked Mbache Ward in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State reportedly killing 18 persons. Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday by telephone, the Caretaker Chairman of the LG council, Mr Justine Shaku, said that a father and...
Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi, Benue, has ordered the remand of 99 suspects, over crisis that broke out in Ukum Local Government Area of the state on July 3. The suspects, brought to the court by the Police, were charged with criminal conspiracy, mischief by fire, culpable homicide,...
Benue State Police Command on Monday said suspected herders attacked Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area of the state and killed five persons. The State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Monday. Anene said...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia to dissolve the Caretaker Committees in the 23 local government councils in the state with immediate effect in compliance with the judgement of the apex court. The party hailed...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Benue State Chapter has called on the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia to change tactics in handling the security situation in the state. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Bemgba Iortyom who disclosed this in a...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – A group of disgruntled youths on Wednesday launched a violent attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) offices in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, resulting in the destruction and burning of the premises. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Police Command has successfully dislodged bandits camp in Sankera axis of the state. The police spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, who disclosed this in a statement said, the Operation Zenda JTF invaded a criminal hideout at Tse Uza, Mbatyula Council...
Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi will embark on a talent hunt across the 23 Local Government Areas of Benue on July 15. This is contained in a statement issued by the club’s Secretary, Terhemen Saawuan and head coach, Eugene Agagbe on Monday in Makurdi. The club said...
No fewer than 2,600 persons, mostly women and children, have been killed following attacks on 50 Benue communities between January 2023 and February 2024. Amnesty International Programme Director, Mrs Barbara Magaji, disclosed this during a photo exhibition and news conference on Wednesday, in Makurdi. Magaji further said 18...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two former staff of Union Bank in Makurdi over alleged stealing of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of the bank. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Many residents of Makurdi, Benue State capital have been rendered homeless and are restless following heavy down pour in the city and its environment. It rained heavily from the early hours of Friday with heavy wind for several hours. The rain brought...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Police Command has arrested some kidnappers and internet fraudsters terrorising the people in their various hideouts. This is contained in press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Sewuese Catherine Anene on behalf of the Police Commissioner...
By LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA – For months since the inauguration of Rev. Father Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia as the 6th elected governor of Benue State on May 29, 2023, reports, rumours, innuendos, and conspiracy theories have been circulating regarding the political relationship between the governor and his political...
PROTOCOL My great people of Benue, 2.I am excited to join you today to mark 25 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country – Nigeria. 3.This day affords us the privilege not just to merely mark the passage of time, but to celebrate all our...
The Police Command in Benue have confirmed the kidnap of two female students of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi on the night of Saturday, May 25. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Sewuese Anene on Wednesday confirmed the incident to the News Agency of...