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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1 week ago President Tinubu’s Visit To Benue State: The People’s Expectations Going Forward

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State has sparked hope and expectations among the people, who have been grappling with the scourge of violent attacks from armed herders. The president’s visit, which was aimed at assessing the security situation in the state, has been hailed as a welcome development by the people, who […]

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1 week ago Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

The fallout from President Tinubu’s June 18, 2025, condolence visit to Benue State—following massacres that killed 100–200 Christians in Yelewata—revealed read more Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

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2 w. ago Benue: EU, UNICEF visit Yelwata attack victims, promise support

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The European Union (EU) and its partners have visited Makurdi, the Benue State capital, to sympathise and support victims of the attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, who led the partners to the state, said they […] The post Benue: EU, UNICEF visit Yelwata attack victims, promise support appeared first on The Sun 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 Free speech: Lawyer, Adeyanju faults criminalization of defamation 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Deji Adeyanju, has faulted the criminalization of defamation, tasking President Bola Tinubu to address the legal cap, to ensure freedom before and after speech in Nigeria. Adeyanju who made this call on Saturday in Abuja while reacting to the President recent visit to Benue and Kaduna […] The post Free speech: Lawyer, Adeyanju faults criminalization of defamation  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a “political spectacle” rather than a genuine attempt to console victims of the state’s rising insecurity. Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with news men on Thursday. He accused the Tinubu-led […] The post “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 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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2 w. ago Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

Social media reached its peak following President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue State. There was significant scrutiny before, during, read more Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi "There is no religious text in the Qur’an or Sunnah specifying black attire for mourning; however, modest and sober clothing is encouraged" Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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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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