11 h. ago CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived lack of empathy and decisive leadership amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis. CISLAC condemned the president’s silence and absence at a time when Nigerians urgently need direction and healing, stressing that leadership demands presence and […] The post CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security

The United Towns Agency (UTA) for North South Cooperation, Nigeria chapter, a United Nations accredited non-governmental organisation with UN ECOSOC consultative status, has asked the federal government to take proactive measures to stop the wanton killing of innocent citizens in the country. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, the UTA Country President, Amb Abigail Amalaha, […] The post UTA Nigeria condemns killings in Plateau, Benue, urges FG to restore security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings

Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their own safety amid insecurity challenge facing the country. Mr. Danjuma warned that the escalating unrest across Nigeria, particularly in Plateau and Benue State cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. Speaking during an Easter appreciation event in Takum […] The post “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Christian Youths Condemn Plateau, Benue Killings, Seek Urgent Action

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has vehemently condemned the ongoing carnage in Plateau and Benue States, saying the relentless onslaught against innocent civilians by lawless bandits was an affront on natural justice and a gross violation of the sanctity and dignity of human life. In a statement signed by the Convener, Concerned Christian Youth Forum, […]

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4 d. ago We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the relentless killings in Benue and Plateau states, lamenting the rising number of mass burials as a result of incessant attacks by armed bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Convener of the group, James Paul Adama, described the spate of violence in […] The post We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Atiku questions Tinubu’s prolonged stay in France amidst Plateau, Benue killings

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has berated President Bola Tinubu for remaining in France while violence and killings persist in Benue and Plateau states. In a statement released by his media office on Wednesday, Atiku stated that President Tinubu cannot keep feasting and enjoying himself while countless lives are Read More

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1 week ago Dickson decries Benue, Plateau killings, seeks ban on open grazing

The former governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson, has condoled with Benue and Plateau governors over the recent killings in their states. The former governor of Bayelsa described the incidents as “dastardly and callous” attacks on innocent lives. Dickson, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, said that several states, including Benue, Plateau, and Zamfara, Read More

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1 week ago Sen Dickson consoles Benue, Plateau people, renews call for ranching to end killings

Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has renewed his call for the Federal Government to fast-track ranching as a solution to perennial farmers-herders clashes across the country. His position is contained in a condolence message to the governments and people of Benue and Plateau over the most recent killings in the States. “The time has come for […] The post Sen Dickson consoles Benue, Plateau people, renews call for ranching to end killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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