2 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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53 h. ago Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

…calls for technical and vocational education for skill acquisition among youths The Igwebuike Alaigbo, a pan-Igbo development group, has urged read more Igbo group urges FG to end Benue killings, others to stop anarchy in Nigeria

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4 d. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months – DHQ

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages. The director of defence media operations, Major General Markus Kangye, briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered. He said troops within the period from April […]

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4 d. ago Granting Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists Not Our Mandate – DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said offering amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists was not within the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s mandate. The director of defence on media operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, clarified this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, while providing updates on military operations in the last three months between April […]

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4 d. ago DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that offering amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits, and other criminals is not the constitutional responsibility of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Markus Kangye, made this known, stating that the military does not engage in amnesty of any kind. He […] The post DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

Benue farmers on Thursday said that the state’s fertile farmlands had become killing fields for invaders. The farmers who bared read more Our fertile farmlands have become killing fields – Benue farmers

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4 d. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in three months. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered surrendered during the period. He said troops […]

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8 d. ago Again, Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities, Kill 4 Police Officers

Palpable fear gripped residents of Udei Community in Guma local government area of Benue State following the killing of four police officers while repelling an attack on the community by armed herdsmen on Sunday. Our correspondent gathered that the terrorists who attempted a simultaneous attacks on Daudu, Tse Ashongu, Tse Asha communities but were resisted […]

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8 d. ago Benue community invaded by armed herders, police officers killed

No less than four police officers lost their lives on Sunday afternoon following an invasion by armed herders on Udei community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to reports, the attack was launched at about 11 am, and the invaders also tried to storm neighbouring Daudu. They were repelled by a combined […] The post Benue community invaded by armed herders, police officers killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged President Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s security, citing relentless killings in Benue, Plateau, and other states as alarming. Adams made this known in a statement released by his Special Media Assistant, Olawunmi Ojo, on Friday He condemned the recent attacks in Benue State that led to the deaths […] The post Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago VeryDarkMan No Longer ‘Dirty Boy’ — Blessing CEO Hails Activist’s Bravery Over Benue Killings

Famous relationship therapist and former critic of activist VeryDarkMan, Blessing CEO, has applauded him for his recent outreach to victims of the tragic attacks in Benue State. Blessing, who once referred to him as a ‘very dirty boy,’ posted a video on Instagram on Thursday praising the activist’s courage and strong stance on justice, particularly […] The post VeryDarkMan No Longer ‘Dirty Boy’ — Blessing CEO Hails Activist’s Bravery Over Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: NAF Strikes Terrorists Behind Niger Attacks On Troops

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its aircraft deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, carried out a series of precision airstrikes from June 24 to 26, 2025, in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger State. Terrorists had attacked and killed 17 soldiers and injured 10 others in the North-Central […]

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1 week ago Benue Killings: NOA Applauds Swift Arrest Of Suspects By Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the prompt arrest of suspects believed to be behind the recent massacre in Yelwata, Benue State, which led to multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the director-general of NOA, […]

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1 week ago Joint Security Forces Neutralise Two Armed Robbers In Kaduna

Two armed robbers were killed and two others arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command in a joint operation with military personnel. The incident occurred at Gashash Estate in Barnawa, where eight hoodlums, armed with a locally made pistol and other dangerous weapons, invaded a residential compound and made away with […] The post Joint Security Forces Neutralise Two Armed Robbers In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Reps Probe Benue Killings, Seek Army Base Establishment In Yelwata

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the worsening insecurity in Benue state which resulted into the killing of scores for over a decade. The Green Chamber also asked the Federal Government to build Forward Operation Base (FOB) for the Army in Yelwata, Guma local government area to […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP 

Tribune Online VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Disclosing the arrest in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, IGP Egbetokun said the police operatives were able to successfully arrest those suspected criminals... VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tiv community in Nasarawa tackles Alago leaders over comment on Benue killings 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Tiv Indigenes in Nasarawa State have tackled the leadership of Alago Ikweyi Gbayi Development Union over their derogatory statement on the recent killing in Yeleweta, Benue State.  Prof. Emmanuel Iornumbe Kucha, Acting President, Tiv Development Association, Nasarawa State, in a statement, on Wednesday, expressed surprise that such “insensitive” statement could come […] The post Tiv community in Nasarawa tackles Alago leaders over comment on Benue killings  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Gov Yusuf, NSA Ribadu Attend Funeral Of 2 Slain Kano Youths In Abuja

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, joined other mourners at the funeral of two young men of Kano State origin, who were recently killed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The funeral prayer was held at the National Mosque in Abuja, drawing the presence […]

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1 week ago Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

The fallout from President Tinubu’s June 18, 2025, condolence visit to Benue State—following massacres that killed 100–200 Christians in Yelewata—revealed read more Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

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