2 w. ago First Lady condemns Benue killings, others as “very evil,” calls for prayers, unity

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent killings in Benue State and other parts of the country, describing them as “very, very evil.” Speaking at the 2nd quarter review meeting of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) with governors’ spouses at the State House, Abuja, […] The post First Lady condemns Benue killings, others as “very evil,” calls for prayers, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 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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2 w. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

… Tinubu directs security heads to hunt killers President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed Kayode Egbetokun, Nigeria’s police chief, and read more Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

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3 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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3 w. ago I called Ribadu 130 times to warn about Benue killings but – Primate Ayodele

Tribune Online I called Ribadu 130 times to warn about Benue killings but – Primate Ayodele “Probably he thinks I want to collect money from him, and I wonder what he wants to give me that I don’t already have" I called Ribadu 130 times to warn about Benue killings but – Primate Ayodele Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Killings In Benue Are Acts Of Senseless Evil” — Jimmy Odukoya Speaks

Jimmy Odukoya, actor and senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, has denounced the recent killings in Benue State, calling them an act of “genocide” rather than just war-related casualties. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, he expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the Yelewata massacre, where more than 200 lives were lost. Odukoya […] The post “Killings In Benue Are Acts Of Senseless Evil” — Jimmy Odukoya Speaks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity

Tribune Online Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity The Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative has called on federal government for coordinated action at all levels of government to address the worsening security crisis in Benue State. This was contained in a press statement issued signed by Mr. Ogechukwu Mohanye said the “The […] Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘Inhumane and callous,’ NCPC secretary condemns Benue killings

Tribune Online ‘Inhumane and callous,’ NCPC secretary condemns Benue killings The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State, describing them as inhumane and callous. In a statement released in Abuja today, Bishop Adegbite expressed deep concern over the alarming situation in Benue, where the killings continue without respite. He specifically denounced the […] ‘Inhumane and callous,’ NCPC secretary condemns Benue killings Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Pope Leo Condemns Benue Killings, Calls For Immediate Justice

Pope Leo XIV has condemned recent killings in Benue State, describing the incident as a ‘terrible massacre’ in which mostly displaced civilians were murdered with extreme cruelty. Speaking before Sunday Angelus prayer, the Pope described the violence as devastating, adding that most of the victims were sheltered by a local Catholic mission in Yelwata, Guma […] The post Pope Leo Condemns Benue Killings, Calls For Immediate Justice appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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