1 week ago Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged President Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s security, citing relentless killings in Benue, Plateau, and other states as alarming. Adams made this known in a statement released by his Special Media Assistant, Olawunmi Ojo, on Friday He condemned the recent attacks in Benue State that led to the deaths […] The post Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago First Lady condemns Benue killings, others as “very evil,” calls for prayers, unity

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent killings in Benue State and other parts of the country, describing them as “very, very evil.” Speaking at the 2nd quarter review meeting of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) with governors’ spouses at the State House, Abuja, […] The post First Lady condemns Benue killings, others as “very evil,” calls for prayers, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu mourns victims of Borno suicide attack, Kano explosion

Tribune Online Tinubu mourns victims of Borno suicide attack, Kano explosion Tinubu sympathised with the families of those killed or injured by an explosion on Saturday morning in Kano. Tinubu mourns victims of Borno suicide attack, Kano explosion Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ‘Barbaric, Unacceptable’, Tinubu Condemns Murder Of Wedding Guests In Plateau

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of 12 travellers in Plateau State, urging security forces to ensure the arrest and punishment of the culprits. Reacting to the news of the murder of 12 wedding guests from Kaduna State, including the father and brother of the groom, the President described the heinous action as unacceptable […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu: Lynching of travellers in Plateau unacceptable, barbaric

Orders police, others to fish out perpetrators From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal lynching of 12 travellers, including wedding guests and close relatives of the groom, in Plateau State. The victims were en route from Zaria in Kaduna State to Jos when the tragic attack occurred. Describing the killings […] The post Tinubu: Lynching of travellers in Plateau unacceptable, barbaric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SERAP urges Tinubu to refer Benue killings to ICC over genocidal invasion

Tribune Online SERAP urges Tinubu to refer Benue killings to ICC over genocidal invasion “Such a referral would immediately place a positive obligation on the ICC prosecutor to open an investigation or determine if there is a reasonable basis to do so SERAP urges Tinubu to refer Benue killings to ICC over genocidal invasion 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: 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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2 w. ago “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has laid the blame for the recent massacre in Benue State squarely at the feet of President Bola Tinubu. Adebayo said the President must take full responsibility for the attack that claimed over 200 lives in several communities last Friday. Speaking with news […] The post “Tinubu Should Take Responsibility For Killing Of Over 200 In Benue Because He Failed To Protect Them” — SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu

Tribune Online Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu "If the Commander-in-Chief cannot reach his citizens due to bad roads, what hope is there for the average Nigerian who plies those same roads every day?" Benue killings: ‘Bad roads’ not excuse to shun grieving citizens, Obi slams Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Benue killings: You are not doing enough, NNPP slams Tinubu 

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has tackled the federal government following the recent bloodshed in Benue State. read more Benue killings: You are not doing enough, NNPP slams Tinubu 

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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 Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative

Tribune Online Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative "Yes, peace effort is commendable, but those that perpetrated the atrocities should be brought to justice. Seeking peace should not mean immunity for criminals. Benue killings: APC chieftain backs Tinubu’s peace initiative Tribune Online

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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 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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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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2 w. ago Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

… Tinubu directs security heads to hunt killers President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed Kayode Egbetokun, Nigeria’s police chief, and read more Killings: Tinubu douses Benue tension as critics call for arrests

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2 w. 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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