5 d. ago Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, currently taking refuge at a temporary camp in Makurdi International Market, have rejected calls by their traditional rulers to return home. The IDPs, who staged a peaceful protest at the camp gate last weekend, […] The post Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home

Tribune Online Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home "As the European Union, we know that peace is only lasting when it is built on dialogue and mutual understanding between communities. Benue killings: EU, UNICEF to support Yelwata IDPs’ return home Tribune Online

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3 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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3 w. ago Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment

From Shafa’atu Suleima, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its readiness to engage in dialogue with armed groups willing to renounce violence and reintegrate into society as part of its strategic call for lasting peace and sustainable security in the state, expressing caution over the unregulated deployment of forest guards across the North-West region. […] The post Sokoto advocates dialogue for peace, urges caution on forest guards deployment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu directs security chiefs to implement earlier directive, tasks Gov Alia on reconciliation

Tribune Online Benue crisis: Tinubu directs security chiefs to implement earlier directive, tasks Gov Alia on reconciliation President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. The president said this in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks […] Benue crisis: Tinubu directs security chiefs to implement earlier directive, tasks Gov Alia on reconciliation Tribune Online

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3 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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3 w. ago Tinubu orders security crackdown, calls for reconciliation to end Benue crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has renewed his directive to security agencies to implement earlier orders aimed at restoring lasting peace and security in Benue State following a recent wave of deadly reprisal attacks. In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, the President reaffirmed the administration’s […] The post Tinubu orders security crackdown, calls for reconciliation to end Benue crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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4 w. ago Nigeria calls for immediate cessation of hostilities between Iran, Israel

Tribune Online Nigeria calls for immediate cessation of hostilities between Iran, Israel "We reiterate that military action is not a substitute for negotiation. The path to lasting peace lies in diplomacy, mutual respect, and adherence to international law. Nigeria calls for immediate cessation of hostilities between Iran, Israel Tribune Online

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