6 h. ago Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad To Combat Insecurity In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has unveiled a new security outfit, the Quick Response Squad (QRS), as part of his administration’s effort to address the growing insecurity in the state. The initiative was officially launched on Tuesday, July 8, with the governor represented by his deputy, Dr. Sam Ode. Speaking at the event, […] The post Governor Alia Launches Quick Response Squad To Combat Insecurity In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Police arrest suspected cult member linked to murder, abduction in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest suspected cult member linked to murder, abduction in Anambra Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu, Anambra State have arrested a suspected cult member, Mr Chukwujekwu Micheal Okoye a.k.a Bus-Stop Police arrest suspected cult member linked to murder, abduction in Anambra Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Passengers Injured As Commercial Bus Somersaults On Lagos Bridge

A yet to be ascertained numbers of passengers have been injured, following a fatal accident which occurred on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident which happened on Monday, involved a commercial bus and a Toyota Camry car. The Rapid Response Squad, in a statement disclosed that the crash occurred before […] The post Passengers Injured As Commercial Bus Somersaults On Lagos Bridge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 40 Ghanaian Victims Rescued As Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a transnational human trafficking syndicate operating in Akure, the state capital, and rescued 40 Ghanaian nationals allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretences. The police said the rescue operation was carried out by the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) following a petition forwarded through the INTERPOL Liaison Office […]

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4 d. ago Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Legislators in Otukpo local government council of Benue State have petitioned the State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and the State House of Assembly over alleged misappropriation of funds, gross misconduct among other heist by the council chairman, Prince Maxwell Ogiri. The move was necessitated by initial alarm raised by Head […] The post Alleged fraud: Otukpo LG Legislators petition Alia, Assembly, seek disciplinary action against council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Use Our Digital Maps To Fight Insecurity, OSGOF Urges Security Agencies

The Surveyor General of the Federation (SGOF), Abduganiyu Adeyemi Adebomehin, has advised security agencies to use digital maps provided by his office when planning operations in the country. Adebomehin noted that mapping is an integral part of security architecture, and the country cannot be an exception if we are to combat current insecurity effectively. A […]

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7 d. ago Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist with locally made pistol in a commercial bus in Oshodi area of the state. The RRS disclosed this in a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday. According to the statement, the suspected cultist was arrested […] The post Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EU, UNICEF To Support Rehabilitation Of Benue’s Yelwata IDPs

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have pledged to support the Benue State Government in rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resettling over 4,000 displaced persons attacked by armed herdsmen two weeks ago at Yelwata Community. This is even as Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the EU, UNICEF and other development partners for their […]

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1 week ago Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia said the killing of two Kano indigenes, Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad, in the state is barbaric and unacceptable. The governor condemned the killing, which occurred in Agan settlement in Makurdi, in a Tuesday statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. […] The post Barbaric, unacceptable – Benue gov fumes over killing of two Kano indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 11 Months, Zero Payment: NYSC Members Tackle Gov. Alia Over Broken Allowance Promise

Corps members deployed to Benue State under the NYSC Batch B Stream II have cried out over the non-payment of their state-promised allowance for nearly a year. In an open letter addressed to Governor Hyacinth Alia, the corps members expressed deep frustration over the unpaid N15,000 monthly stipend, which they say has accumulated to N165,000 […] The post 11 Months, Zero Payment: NYSC Members Tackle Gov. Alia Over Broken Allowance Promise appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Mr. Mkor Aondona, indefinitely. In a Sunday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the suspension takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Aondona was suspended following his arrest by […] The post Benue gov suspends aide arrested by EFCC over alleged sextortion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Gov Alia Suspends Top Aide Aondona Over ‘Sextortion, Cyberbullying’ Scandal

Benue State governor, Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of Dr. Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. In a press statement by the Chief Press […]

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2 w. ago Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue state, Chief Samuel Ortom has advised the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to adopt the security roadmap that President Bola Tinubu personally crafted for him in solving the security challenges in the state. Chief Ortom made this call in a statement signed by his Media […] The post Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students

Dr. Mkor Aondona, a Special Adviser to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Documentation, Research, and Planning, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over allegations of sextortion and cyberbullying. The arrest, which took place on Friday in Makurdi, followed multiple complaints from female students accusing Aondona of sexual […] The post EFCC Nabs Governor Alia’s Aide Over Alleged Sextortion, Cyberbullying Of Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges

BIPC boss buries father From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has called for unity of purpose to overcome the challenges bedevilling the state. Governor Alia made this statement on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tse Antor, Mbaduku in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, during the burial of Pa […] The post Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has faced criticism for promoting eye service after a viral video showed citizens cleaning roadside bushes ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday. In a video circulating on social media, people were seen using machetes to trim overgrown vegetation along a major road, with the […] The post Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has spoken about the modus operandi of the terrorists and bandits behind the mass killings in the state, saying they employ guerrilla tactics. Alia, who appeared on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday, stated that the situation in Benue has become more challenging. He disclosed that […] The post Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Armed Herders Attacking Benue Didn’t Come With Cattle – Gov Alia

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the recent killings in the state were perpetrated by armed herders who came to the state without cattle. On June 14, over 100 people were killed by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in the Guma local government area of the state. By Sunday, the […]

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3 w. ago Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state

Tribune Online Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state •Tinubu to visit tomorrow•17 Benue LGAs were under siege, now reduced to six —Governor Alia•We can’t continue to be silent —Sultan of Sokoto•Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity, character, compassion —Obi•Mark, ACF, MBF, CAN, Ohanaeze, others react THERE were more outrages across the country on Monday as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher […] Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state Tribune Online

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