63 h. ago Benue IDPs: Tor Tiv lauds Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ philanthropic gestures

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, the Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Prof James Ayatse has commended the contribution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to addressing the plight of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State. The Tor Tiv gave this commendation in his Palace in […] The post Benue IDPs: Tor Tiv lauds Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ philanthropic gestures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers Peace Deal: ‘Fubara Should Be Wary Of Wike, Storm Always Returns’, Deji Adeyanju Warns

Lawyer and human rights activist, Barr. Deji Adeyanju, has warned that the peace accord midwifed by President Bola Tinubu between the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, may be short-lived, describing it as “a trap, not a truce.” The latest reconciliation, brokered following months of fierce political tension between both […]

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7 d. ago ‘Peace Returns To Rivers’, Wike, Fubara Declare After Meeting With Tinubu

About two years of political turmoil in Rivers State has finally come to an end following a high-level peace meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday night. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, emerged from the meeting with renewed commitments to work together, signalling a major turning point […]

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1 week ago How wrong diagnosis of insecurity fuels killings in Benue, Plateau

…Tor Tiv tells truth to power, hits the nail on the head It is purely organised criminality – Mutfwang …Nigerians read more How wrong diagnosis of insecurity fuels killings in Benue, Plateau

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1 week ago Benue: SGF Akume Meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma Over Tinubu’s Peace Mission

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has met with the paramount traditional rulers of Benue State – the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Orchivirigh Prof. James Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty, Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, as part of continuous efforts to restore peace and security in […]

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1 week ago Akume meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma, others to advance Tinubu peace initiative

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive move to restore peace and security in Benue State, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, convened a high-level meeting with the traditional rulers of the state — the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty Orchivirigh Prof James Ayatse, and the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty […] The post Akume meets Tor Tiv, Och’Idoma, others to advance Tinubu peace initiative appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for his recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a courageous and timely initiative aimed at tackling the persistent conflicts plaguing the region. Akume pledged his full commitment to collaborate with all key stakeholders to […] The post Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative

Tribune Online Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative "Yes, peace effort is commendable, but those that perpetrated the atrocities should be brought to justice. Seeking peace should not mean immunity for criminals. Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative Tribune Online

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2 w. ago SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central

From Christopher Oji, Makurdi The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has disclosed that the Federal Government is implementing a multi-layered security strategy to end protracted violence in Benue and the entire North Central zone. Addressing journalists in Makurdi, Benue, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Akume revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s […] The post SGF Akume outlines Tinubu’s roadmap for peace in North Central appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago You’ve capacity to restore permanent peace –Tor Tiv tells Tinubu

Prof. James Ayatse, Tor Tiv, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to restore permanent peace in Nigeria and Benue State in particular. The Chairman of Benue Traditional Council said his people had made a lot of sacrifices to keep Nigeria united and wondered why they were being isolated for extermination. “Many of […] The post You’ve capacity to restore permanent peace –Tor Tiv tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘This is war, not a clash’: Tor Tiv challenges official narrative on Benue killings

James Ayatse, Tor Tiv of Benue, has dismissed the official framing of violence in his state as farmer-herder clashes, describing read more ‘This is war, not a clash’: Tor Tiv challenges official narrative on Benue killings

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2 w. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu In a compelling press statement, Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and former governor of Benue state has condemned the recent killings in Yelewata and other affected communities, describing them as “senseless acts of violence” and “a direct challenge to the peace and stability of our nation.” Speaking […] The post Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria 

Observes a minute for victims of Benue killings  From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday officially commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5 & 6, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing water accessibility in the Federal Capital City (FCC).  At the event where a minute silence was observed […] The post Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue read more Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

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2 w. ago Tinubu Reacts To Benue Killings, Orders Security Chiefs To Restore Peace

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday night, President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many […]

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