53 h. ago Benue killings: VeryDarkMan has more empathy than you — Presidency blasts Peter Obi

Tribune Online Benue killings: VeryDarkMan has more empathy than you — Presidency blasts Peter Obi He described Obi as an “internally displaced politician” and accused him of playing politics with the tragedy in the state. Benue killings: VeryDarkMan has more empathy than you — Presidency blasts Peter Obi Tribune Online

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3 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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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Apostle Johnson Suleman Visits Ghanaian President Mahama

Popular Nigerian clergyman, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has paid a notable visit to Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, at the latter’s his private residence in Ghana. The meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of conviviality, honour, and friendship, marks yet another chapter in Apostle Suleman’s ongoing efforts to bridge faith and leadership across Africa. The […]

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2 w. ago Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings

Seeks compensation for victims, deployment of troops Condemns killing of over 200 civilians in Benue attack Akpabio: Political sponsors will be brought to justice From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the recent massacre in Yelewata and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. It also urged […] The post Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 Presidential election, has expressed fears that President Bola read more Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

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3 w. ago Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims

Kiddwaya, a renowned Big Brother Naija reality TV star and billionaire heir, is under criticism for requesting monetary donations from Nigerians. According to reports, Kiddwaya began a fundraising campaign on Wednesday through his NGO to help the victims of the Benue massacre. Kiddwaya, in an appeal shared on X, called on the public to donate […] The post Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago RACE Africa Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

The Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Africa) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Africa, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled […]

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3 w. ago RACE Centre Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Centre) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Centre, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled the […]

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3 w. ago Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Benue State despite the ongoing killings. Obi said in a Monday morning post on X that it demonstrated Tinubu’s disregard for human life. He cited occurrences in India and South Africa as […] The post Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Apostle Suleman Blasts Politicians Thinking Of 2027 Elections Amid Benue Massacre, Calls For Self

General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has berated President President Bola Tinubu’s led administration over the recent killings in Benue State. Recall that more than 200 persons, including Internally Displaced Persons,  security personnel, were killed on the 13th of June, 2025 by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local […] The post Apostle Suleman Blasts Politicians Thinking Of 2027 Elections Amid Benue Massacre, Calls For Self-defense appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman tells FG

By John Ogunsemore The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has berated the Federal Government over the recent dastardly killings in Benue. On Friday night, more than 200 persons, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), five security personnel, women and children, were killed in a fresh coordinated attack by suspected herdsmen on Yelewata […] The post Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman tells FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman to FG

By John Ogunsemore The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has berated the Federal Government over the recent dastardly killings in Benue. On Friday night, more than 200 persons, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), five security personnel, women and children, were killed in a fresh coordinated attack by suspected herdsmen on Yelewata […] The post Benue killings: Tell Nigerians if you’re overwhelmed – Apostle Suleman to FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Police Inspector, 2 others arrested for electricity cable theft in Makurdi

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Three individuals, including a Police Inspector identified as Innocent Ishaku, were apprehended in Makurdi, Benue State, for allegedly vandalising electricity cables in the Demekpe area on Tuesday, June 10, at approximately 4:00 AM. The suspects were caught by community vigilantes, according to a local resident. Ishaku was detained on the spot, […] The post Police Inspector, 2 others arrested for electricity cable theft in Makurdi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Suspected Policeman, 2 Others Nabbed For Alleged Cable Theft In Benue

A man suspected to be a police officer and two others, have been arrested by a vigilante group in the early hours of Tuesday for vandalising electrical cables around Demekpe in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. An eyewitness who simply identified himself as Simon, told our correspondent, that the suspects were vandalising cables from a […]

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