2 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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4 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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5 h. ago “I Didn’t Post About Benue For Clout, I Genuinely Care” — Kiddwaya Replies Critics

Former Big Brother Naija star Kiddwaya has addressed the criticism he faced after appealing for donations for Benue victims through his foundation. In a statement released on Thursday, he clarified that his appeal came from a sincere place, rooted in his identity as a proud native of Benue. Kiddwaya, the billionaire heir of Terry Waya, […] The post “I Didn’t Post About Benue For Clout, I Genuinely Care” — Kiddwaya Replies Critics appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 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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9 h. ago VeryDarkMan Drags Kiddwaya For Seeking Public Donations For Benue Victims

Popular social media activist VeryDarkMan has criticised Kiddwaya after the reality star asked the public to contribute funds for victims of the recent attack in Yelewata, Benue State. Kiddwaya, who shared a post calling for donations, received swift backlash from social media users and later took down the appeal. Weighing in on Thursday on his […] The post VeryDarkMan Drags Kiddwaya For Seeking Public Donations For Benue Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata

President Bola Tinubu is facing criticism for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State, the site of the recent massacre. In his reaction on social media, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, pointed out that a true leader does not make excuses. Speaking via his Facebook page on Thursday, Obi said […] The post Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 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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24 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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27 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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28 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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34 h. 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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37 h. ago Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit

By Sunday Ani, Abuja Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed disappointment with the way President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State over the recent killing by suspected Fulani militants was trivialised and reduced to politics. Insisting that Nigerians must be serious about tackling important […] The post Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Benue Killings: SGF visits Yelewata, says Tinubu poised to end carnage

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Senator George Akume has condoled the people of Yelewata and the entire Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State over the June 13 killings in their community. Senator Akume also called on them to remain calm and steadfast as […] The post Benue Killings: SGF visits Yelewata, says Tinubu poised to end carnage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. 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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51 h. ago Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention

End bloodshed or be seen as enemy of Nigerians, NEF tells Tinubu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, June 18, condemned the persistent wave of killings and violence engulfing Benue State, describing the situation as a “genocide” and a direct consequence of government inaction, political complicity, and systemic collapse. The […] The post Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for keeping the country safe amid killings of innocent citizens across the country. President Tinubu also mandated the country’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to go after those behind the murder of villagers in Benue State. The former governor of Lagos State led […] The post Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A civil society organization, Lawyers Alert (LA) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the horrific killings of over 200 defenceless persons on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. President of Lawyers Alert, Rommy Mom, in a statement made available to the Sun condemned […] The post Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack

President Bola Tinubu on wednesday visited Makurdi, Benue State, on a condolence trip following the deadly herdsmen attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, which left over 200 persons dead. Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base at about 12:58 pm and was received by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […] The post Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. 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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54 h. ago Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu 

…says Yewalta’s massacre tantamount to ethnic cleansing  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to declare a State of Emergency in Benue State to halt the incessant killings allegedly being perpetrated by suspected killer herdsmen. The student body noted that the coordinated overnight killings […] The post Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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