9 h. ago Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch

Chairman of Benue State Traditional Council, James Ayatse, has accused some politicians of deliberately politicising the state’s security crisis and allegedly wishing for the situation to deteriorate. Mr. James led this out during a stakeholders meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Makurdi on Wednesday. The traditional leader decried what he described as ‘political games’ being […] The post Some Politicians Prefer To Worsen Crisis, Have State Of Emergency In Benue — Monarch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. 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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18 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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36 h. ago Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue

Tribune Online Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue In a swift response to the recent attack on Yelwata community in Benue State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected by the incident. Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue Tribune Online

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62 h. ago ‘I Am Terribly Sad, Angry’, Singer 2Baba Decries Benue Killings, Says It’s National Emergency

Nigerian music icon and Benue State government adviser, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has decried the continued killings in Benue State, describing the crisis as a “national emergency” that requires immediate, united action. In an emotional video message shared on his social media platforms on Monday, the Afrobeats legend expressed his sorrow, frustration, […]

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4 d. ago Northern CAN seeks global aid, war on Benue, Borno terrorists

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called on the federal government to seek international assistance and declare total war on terrorists, particularly over the Benue, Borno killings and abductions across Nigeria. A statement by Secretary General, Northern CAN, Elder […] The post Northern CAN seeks global aid, war on Benue, Borno terrorists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Arewa group slams Bishops over call for State of emergency in Benue

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Northern group under the auspices of Pathfinders Arewa Projects (PAP) has slammed the charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) over its call for a declaration of a state of emergency in Benue State. Following recent massive killings of innocent citizens by armed herders in some communities of Benue State, the […] The post Arewa group slams Bishops over call for State of emergency in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue killings: 5,795 children, 8,650 women displaced in Gwer West alone – SEMA

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, has disclosed that a total of 4,648 households, comprising 18,592 individuals, have been newly displaced in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) alone following recent attacks in the area. […] The post Benue killings: 5,795 children, 8,650 women displaced in Gwer West alone – SEMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Arewa Group Tackles Lawyer Over Call For State Of Emergency

A northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT), has tackled a senior lawyer who called for a declaration of state of emergency in Benue State due to seemingly unending killing of citizens by herders in the area. Following the continued security challenges in the state, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Professor Sabastine Hon had asked […]

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2 w. ago “No Justification For Military Emergency In Benue” – Gov Alia’s Camp

The Benue State Government has rejected a recent petition calling for a declaration of a military emergency in the state, describing it as “hypocritical, politically motivated and intellectually dishonest.” The call, made by Professor Sebastine Hon (SAN), had accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of failing to manage the worsening security situation in Benue. In response, the […] The post “No Justification For Military Emergency In Benue” – Gov Alia’s Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue crisis: Prof Shilgba writes Tinubu, opposes calls for emergency rule

Tribune Online Benue crisis: Prof Shilgba writes Tinubu, opposes calls for emergency rule "Emergency rule is a temporary fix, not a permanent cure" Benue crisis: Prof Shilgba writes Tinubu, opposes calls for emergency rule Tribune Online

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3 w. ago DSS declares Eastern Security Network illegal in Nnamdi Kanu trial

Byline: Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Department of State Services (DSS) has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the paramilitary wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is an illegal organisation lacking legal backing. IPOB launched the ESN in December 2020 to counter perceived targeted killings of […] The post DSS declares Eastern Security Network illegal in Nnamdi Kanu trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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