6 d. ago Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN

Tribune Online Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday, tasked the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) with mobilising support for the gender-based bills in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution at the National Assembly. Speaker Abbas, who gave the charge in Abuja while addressing the leadership of FOMWAN […] Constitution review: Mobilise support for gender bills, Speaker Abbas tasks FOMWAN Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability

Tribune Online Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability The group lamented the loss of innocent lives and the displacement of countless residents, urging immediate and decisive action from all levels of government. Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kogi Stakeholders Task Federal Gov’t On Ending Benue Killings

Some concerned stakeholders in Kogi State have called on the Federal Government to act decisively to end killings in Kogi State to avert potential national food crisis This concern was raised during a reception in organised to honour Kogi State Head of Service, (HoS), Elijah Evinemi, in Lokoja, by his friends. Speakers at the event, […]

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2 w. ago Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Government said it has taken delivery of six new babies at the Internally Displaced Persons IDPs camp housing survivors of the massacre in Yelwata. Recall that Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was attacked by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia on Saturday June […] The post Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NEF Condemns Benue Killings, Accuses Govt Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the forum said […]

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2 w. ago NEF Condemns Benue Massacre, Accuses Gov’t Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the Forum said […]

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2 w. ago Yelewata Massacre: Benue People In Diaspora Write Tinubu, Accuse Gov’t Of Inaction

Outraged by the recent killing of over 200 people in Yelewata, Guma local government area of Benue State, leaders of Benue Communities in the diaspora have accused the Federal Government of inaction in what they described as a “silent genocide” against indigenous populations in the State. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, signed […]

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2 w. ago Benue govt mobilises support groups to give ‘rousing welcome’ to Tinubu

Tribune Online Benue govt mobilises support groups to give ‘rousing welcome’ to Tinubu Ngutswen also conveyed the Governor’s gratitude Benue govt mobilises support groups to give ‘rousing welcome’ to Tinubu Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Benue Govt Intercepts 33 Men Conveyed In Two Buses From Northern Nigeria Amid Fears Of Imminent Attack

The Benue State Government has confirmed the arrest of 33 men from Northern Nigeria who arrived in Makurdi on Saturday, June 15, 2025, sparking fears of a coordinated security threat in the wake of persistent killings in the state. According to reports, the men were conveyed in two buses and attempted to take residence in […] The post Benue Govt Intercepts 33 Men Conveyed In Two Buses From Northern Nigeria Amid Fears Of Imminent Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue

Tribune Online FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue Former Commissioner of Finance in Benue State and President/Founder of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative, Dr David Olofu on Saturday called on Federal and State Governments to construct roads along ungoverned spaces to tackle the menace of armed herders in the country, particularly, Benue. FG, state govt urged to construct coastal highway along River Benue Tribune Online

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4 w. ago APC stakeholders back Shehu Buba for 2027 Bauchi governorship

From Paul Orude, Bauchi All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from Bauchi Central Senatorial District have begun mobilising support for Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, to contest the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State. Speaking at a town hall consultation meeting held at Chartwell Hotel, Misau, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the […] The post APC stakeholders back Shehu Buba for 2027 Bauchi governorship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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