3 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State, on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in their numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am […] The post Insecurity: Women block Benue highway, protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP

Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has said his command is poised to tackle escalating insecurity: “We arrested 27 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists.” He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja recently: “My vision is to focus on proactive initiations designed to deny safe haven to criminal elements. […] The post IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Anglican Diocese of Enugu has raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation across several states in the country, particularly in Enugu, Benue, Imo and Plateau. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd Session of the 19th Synod of the Diocese, held at St. […] The post Anglican Church decries worsening insecurity in Enugu, Imo, Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Unlocking Energy Access: Yobe, FG Sign MoU On Rural Electrification Strategy

In a significant stride toward improving energy access in underserved areas, Yobe State and the federal government have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement long-term rural electrification strategies across the state. The signing ceremony took place in Abuja during a high-level roundtable involving the Yobe State Government, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), […]

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9 d. 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 Nigeria misses out on $180bn global cassava processing market

With a current production capacity of 62.69 million and holding the position of the largest producer of cassava in the read more Nigeria misses out on $180bn global cassava processing market

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1 week ago Insecurity: Group Advocates Demarcation Of Nasarawa, Benue Boundary

The Alago Ikweyi Gbayi Development Union (AIGDU) in Nasarawa State, has called for an urgent delineation of the boundary between Nasarawa and Benue States in order to avert crisis over land ownership between the two neighbouring states. The group’s position was contained in a statement jointly signed by its president, Mohammed Oshafu and publicity secretary, […]

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1 week ago Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias

Tribune Online Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias According to the former governor, doing so will enable the chairmen to effectively mobilise security in their domains and also provide development for their people. Benue insecurity: Allow LG chairs to control their resources, Ortom tells Gov Alias Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Despite insecurity in Benue, the rural access and agricultural marketing project is still on’

Steven Numbeve is the current State Project coordinator of Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Projects (RAAMP) in Benue State. He read more ‘Despite insecurity in Benue, the rural access and agricultural marketing project is still on’

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1 week ago How wrong diagnosis of insecurity fuels killings in Benue, Plateau

…Tor Tiv tells truth to power, hits the nail on the head It is purely organised criminality – Mutfwang …Nigerians read more How wrong diagnosis of insecurity fuels killings in Benue, Plateau

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2 w. ago West African industries ready to scale global markets — Minister

Tribune Online West African industries ready to scale global markets — Minister "West African industries have already proven their strength through significant achievements in banking, digital services, agriculture, and extractive" West African industries ready to scale global markets — Minister Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kogi: How Gov Ododo is leveraging multilateral partnership to transform road infrastructure

Tribune Online Kogi: How Gov Ododo is leveraging multilateral partnership to transform road infrastructure By Ismaila Isah IN a bold move to bridge the gaps in Kogi State’s road infrastructure and position it as a model of sustainable development, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has embarked on an ambitious strategy of leveraging multilateral partnerships to revitalize rural access, enhance connectivity, reverse environmental degradation, and boost agricultural productivity anchored on local […] Kogi: How Gov Ododo is leveraging multilateral partnership to transform road infrastructure Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu "NANS condemns the latest attacks in Yewalta in Benue State where no fewer than 200 people, including children were massacred by Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 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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2 w. ago Igbo group urges FG to consider restructuring amidst rising insecurity in Benue

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Igbo Heroes Foundation (IHF) has expressed concern over the continued killings in Benue State and advised the Federal Government to consider restructuring as a solution to ease the insecurity challenge, echoing the calls of most stakeholders in the country. The group’s call comes amidst growing concerns over the persistent violence […] The post Igbo group urges FG to consider restructuring amidst rising insecurity in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on synergy to end insecurity

Tribune Online Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on synergy to end insecurity "As efforts continue to address the root causes and prevent future occurrences, we pray for the peaceful repose of the departed and for strength and comfort for the bereaved families. Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on synergy to end insecurity Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens

Tribune Online Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens A prominent legal practitioner and justice advocate, Barrister Aida Nath Ogwuche, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging immediate and decisive action to address the escalating wave of violence and insecurity engulfing Benue. Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens Tribune Online

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3 w. ago June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused some religious leaders, whom he described as “religious bandits,” of fueling insecurity in the state. Governor Alia stated this on Thursday while addressing a mammoth crowd who hailed him during the June 12 Solidarity March in Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. He […] The post June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Stakeholders Clamour For Quick Passage Of Rural Roads Bills To Unlock Funding

Stakeholders in Bayelsa State have renewed their push for the speedy passage of two key bills, the Rural Access Road Agency (RARA) and the State Road Fund (SRF), to unlock funding from the World Bank for the Rural Access on Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). RAAMP is funded by the World Bank, the French Development Agency, […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies

Tribune Online Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies The philanthropist also facilitated the deployment of some military personnel to Aondona community. Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies Tribune Online

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