5 h. ago Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS

Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa has said that the troops of the Nigerian Army received false information before the recent killings in Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Musa noted that on the day of the attack, troops in Yelewata community were told that another community was under siege. […] The post Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Yelwata Killings: UNICEF donates cholera kits, health commodities to Benue IDPs

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated assorted health commodities to the Benue state government as part of their contributions to impact the lives of survivors of the Yelwata massacre. The Chief Field Office UNICEF Kaduna, Gerida Birukila, who made the donation on Friday at the temporary IDP camp in […] The post Yelwata Killings: UNICEF donates cholera kits, health commodities to Benue IDPs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. 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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7 h. ago Benue Killings show Nigeria unprepared for sophisticated foreign

…Slams Tinubu for failing to show real leadership Seriake Dickson, senator representing Bayelsa west has voiced strong criticism of President read more Benue Killings show Nigeria unprepared for sophisticated foreign-backed attacks- Dickson

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9 h. ago Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for visiting Benue State to offer his condolences to the good people of the state over the sustained killings of innocent citizens by herdsmen militia. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant on […] The post Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has laid the blame for the recent massacre in Benue State squarely at the feet of President Bola Tinubu. Adebayo said the President must take full responsibility for the attack that claimed over 200 lives in several communities last Friday. Speaking with news […] The post “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Benue killings: Nigeria unprepared for violence – Seriake Dickson

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, says Nigeria is not prepared for the kind of violence being meted out to its citizens. Speaking against the backdrop of the recent Benue massacre, Dickson, who visited Makurdi on Wednesday, stated that the happenings in Benue and other places are a collective assault. The senator noted that […] The post Benue killings: Nigeria unprepared for violence – Seriake Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate and take decisive action against the killers of defenceless people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Benue killings: VeryDarkMan blasts Kiddwaya for donation appeal

By Seyi Babalola VeryDarkMan, a social analyst and activist, has criticised billionaire heir and reality show star, Kiddwaya for soliciting public donations to help victims of a recent attack in Yelwata, Benue state. Daily Sun reports that Kiddwaya’s post on X requesting Nigerians to send donations to the afflicted community sparked tremendous outrage, prompting him […] The post Benue killings: VeryDarkMan blasts Kiddwaya for donation appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu

Tribune Online Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu "If the Commander-in-Chief cannot reach his citizens due to bad roads, what hope is there for the average Nigerian who plies those same roads every day?" Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Benue killings: Idoma forum seeks inclusion in rehabilitation efforts

Tribune Online Benue killings: Idoma forum seeks inclusion in rehabilitation efforts “The communities of Agatu, Apa, and Otukpo have experienced devastating losses, with over 2,000 lives lost since these challenges began. Benue killings: Idoma forum seeks inclusion in rehabilitation efforts Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Killings: Catholic Bishops condemn act, declares one day prayer and fasting

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Catholic Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have condemned the recent gruesome killings in Benue State and parts of Eha-Amufu in Enugu State by suspected herders. The Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Archdiocese of Onitsha and its suffragan dioceses of Abakaliki, Aguleri, Awgu, Ekwulobia, Enugu, Nnewi and Nsukka. A statement signed […] The post Killings: Catholic Bishops condemn act, declares one day prayer and fasting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for his recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a courageous and timely initiative aimed at tackling the persistent conflicts plaguing the region. Akume pledged his full commitment to collaborate with all key stakeholders to […] The post Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Catholic Bishops condemn Benue, Enugu killings, declare June 20 prayer

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Catholic Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have condemned in the strongest terms the recent gruesome killings in Benue State and parts of Eha-Amufu in Enugu State by suspected herdsmen. The Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Archdiocese of Onitsha and its suffragan dioceses of Abakaliki, Aguleri, Awgu, Ekwulobia, Enugu, Nnewi, and […] The post Catholic Bishops condemn Benue, Enugu killings, declare June 20 prayer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna

Reality TV star Phyna has condemned President Bola Tinubu following his visit to the Yelewata community in Benue State, where hundreds were reportedly killed in a violent herdsmen attack. According to reports, over 200 people were killed in a single night during the invasion. Reacting to the President’s visit on Wednesday, Phyna questioned the narrative […] The post “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Benue killings: You are not doing enough, NNPP slams Tinubu 

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has tackled the federal government following the recent bloodshed in Benue State. read more Benue killings: You are not doing enough, NNPP slams Tinubu 

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34 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest Demands Immediate End To Open Grazing, Calls For Self

Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has spoken out against the ongoing brutal killings in Benue State, urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action. In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, the nightlife promoter — who met with the President last month — called for a nationwide ban on open grazing, stressing the devastating […] The post Cubana Chief Priest Demands Immediate End To Open Grazing, Calls For Self-Defense In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative

Tribune Online Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative "Yes, peace effort is commendable, but those that perpetrated the atrocities should be brought to justice. Seeking peace should not mean immunity for criminals. Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Benue massacre: NSCDC deploys special forces to track killers

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Following the killings in Benue State, the Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the Zonal Commander and the State Commandant to deploy covert operatives, special forces, and all tactical units across every nook and cranny of the state to […] The post Benue massacre: NSCDC deploys special forces to track killers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re

Tribune Online Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re-loot Benin artefacts The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari and his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for resisting alleged subterranean attempts by the previous administration in Edo State to re-loot the Benin artefacts through the construction of a private museum in Benin. Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re-loot Benin artefacts Tribune Online

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