Nigerian authorities have undertaken a major security operation in Nasarawa State’s border communities following a brutal attack that left more than 200 people dead in Telewata, located in Benue State. The massacre, which occurred in Guma Local Government Area over the weekend, has sent shockwaves across the region. Dozens of families have fled to neighbouring…
In response to the tragic killing of over 250 people in Yelwata, the Benue State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia to declare Friday, 20 June 2025, a public holiday to mourn the victims. The resolution was passed during an urgent plenary session where legislators expressed solidarity with grieving families and condemned…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will travel to Benue State on Tuesday, 18 June, as part of his administration’s intensified push to resolve long-standing communal violence that continues to cost lives and displace families. The trip, announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Monday, aims to provide the President with direct insight into the scale of…
Following a spate of deadly violence in Benue State that has reportedly claimed over 200 lives, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to take immediate action, including deploying more security personnel and declaring a state of emergency in severely impacted areas. The association’s president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, issued the…
Former President of the Nigerian Senate, David Mark, has issued a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the ongoing security crisis in Benue State, where escalating attacks have left many dead and communities devastated. The call came in a statement released by his media adviser, Paul Mumeh, in Kano on Monday….
A prominent community group has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to declare a security state of emergency following a wave of deadly attacks on local villages, allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen and foreign mercenaries. The appeal was made by the president of the Zone “A” Peoples’ Assembly (ZAPA), Mr Fanen Mondo, at…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has described the recent massacre in Benue State as a national emergency, warning that the growing wave of violence across the country must be met with decisive action. The attack, which occurred in Yelwata, left more than 100 civilians dead in what local sources have called one of…
Hundreds of young Nigerians marched through the capital of Benue State on Sunday, demanding immediate government intervention following a fresh wave of deadly violence in the region. The demonstration was triggered by the killing of dozens in Yelwata, Guma LGA, during a night-time attack believed to be carried out by armed assailants. The incident added…
Authorities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State have announced a sweeping ban on logging operations in the region’s western forest belt, citing the need to address worsening insecurity and environmental damage. Local government chairman Mr Melvin Ejeh issued the directive on Sunday, stating that the new policy takes effect immediately and applies to…
The Benue government is offering free education from primary to secondary school level to children whose parents cannot afford to pay for their education. Mrs Mary Ejeh, Director of Child, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Makurdi. Ejeh said…
