1 week ago VeryDarkMan No Longer ‘Dirty Boy’ — Blessing CEO Hails Activist’s Bravery Over Benue Killings

Famous relationship therapist and former critic of activist VeryDarkMan, Blessing CEO, has applauded him for his recent outreach to victims of the tragic attacks in Benue State. Blessing, who once referred to him as a ‘very dirty boy,’ posted a video on Instagram on Thursday praising the activist’s courage and strong stance on justice, particularly […] The post VeryDarkMan No Longer ‘Dirty Boy’ — Blessing CEO Hails Activist’s Bravery Over Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tiv community in Nasarawa tackles Alago leaders over comment on Benue killings 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Tiv Indigenes in Nasarawa State have tackled the leadership of Alago Ikweyi Gbayi Development Union over their derogatory statement on the recent killing in Yeleweta, Benue State.  Prof. Emmanuel Iornumbe Kucha, Acting President, Tiv Development Association, Nasarawa State, in a statement, on Wednesday, expressed surprise that such “insensitive” statement could come […] The post Tiv community in Nasarawa tackles Alago leaders over comment on Benue killings  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CNG Condemns Benue Killings, Urges Swift Government Action, Accountability

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent spate of violent attacks in Benue State, which have led to the deaths of numerous innocent civilians and the displacement of many more. Describing the killings as “senseless and unacceptable,” the group is calling for urgent intervention from all tiers of government and a […]

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2 w. ago Benue killings: CNG condemns violence, demands urgent government action and accountability

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed profound sorrow over the recent wave of killings in Benue State, describing the attacks as senseless and unacceptable. The group lamented the loss of innocent lives and the displacement of numerous residents, urging immediate and decisive action from all levels of government. In […] The post Benue killings: CNG condemns violence, demands urgent government action and accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability

Tribune Online Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability The group lamented the loss of innocent lives and the displacement of countless residents, urging immediate and decisive action from all levels of government. Benue killings: Northern Coalition calls for urgent govt’s action, accountability Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences The Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Charles Hammawa, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against the killers of over 100 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Yelwata Massacre: Benue Professionals Demand End To Killings, Urge Tinubu To Act

Following the recent wave of deadly attacks, including the horrific massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, a coalition of 37 concerned citizens, operating under the umbrella of Benue Development Professionals (BDP), has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The coalition appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, the African Union […]

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Sobomabo Condemns Attacks, Urges Tinubu To Take Decisive Action

National Leader of Simplicity Movement, High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich has condemned the recent massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, describing it as a heartbreaking tragedy. He attributed the incident to security lapse, failure of foresight and coordination. Sobomabo who commiserated with families of the deceased, lamented that as a nation, we […]

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Benue killings: CORN urges Tinubu to restructure security system

Timipere Allison on Wednesday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government to take decisive and sustained action. read more Benue killings: CORN urges Tinubu to restructure security system

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3 w. ago “Killings In Benue Are Acts Of Senseless Evil” — Jimmy Odukoya Speaks

Jimmy Odukoya, actor and senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, has denounced the recent killings in Benue State, calling them an act of “genocide” rather than just war-related casualties. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, he expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the Yelewata massacre, where more than 200 lives were lost. Odukoya […] The post “Killings In Benue Are Acts Of Senseless Evil” — Jimmy Odukoya Speaks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 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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3 w. ago PFN to Tinubu: Act decisively on killings in Benue, Plateau, other places

From Oluseye Ojo President Bola Tinubu has been asked to take decisive action as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to end the persistent killings and kidnappings in Benue, Plateau, and Taraba States, as well as other parts of the country. The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) made the call on Tuesday in a […] The post PFN to Tinubu: Act decisively on killings in Benue, Plateau, other places appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue Killings: Human Rights Advocate Blames FG Inaction, Seeks UN Help

Human Rights and Peace advocates, Dr Raymond Edoh, has issued a passionate plea to the federal government and the international community to take immediate action to stop the wave of killings in Benue State, following the killing of around 200 people in Yelwata. Edoh, in a statement on Monday, said the crisis has reached a […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu In a compelling press statement, Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and former governor of Benue state has condemned the recent killings in Yelewata and other affected communities, describing them as “senseless acts of violence” and “a direct challenge to the peace and stability of our nation.” Speaking […] The post Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago JNI Condemns Fresh Killings In Benue, Urges National Action To End Bloodshed

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has condemned the renewed killings in parts of Benue State, describing the incident as gruesome, barbaric, and unacceptable in a civilised society. A statement issued by the religious body under the leadership of its president-general, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, expressed deep pain and concern […]

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3 w. ago IG Condemns Benue Killings, Says Attacks Threat To National Sovereignty

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire nation. IGP Egbetokun who made this known during his […]

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3 w. ago CAN condemns Benue killings, demands urgent federal action, justice

Tribune Online CAN condemns Benue killings, demands urgent federal action, justice In a statement issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the killings as senseless and horrific, lamenting the immeasurable pain inflicted on affected families and communities... CAN condemns Benue killings, demands urgent federal action, justice Tribune Online

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