70 m. 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 h. ago Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state

Tribune Online Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state •Tinubu to visit tomorrow•17 Benue LGAs were under siege, now reduced to six —Governor Alia•We can’t continue to be silent —Sultan of Sokoto•Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity, character, compassion —Obi•Mark, ACF, MBF, CAN, Ohanaeze, others react THERE were more outrages across the country on Monday as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher […] Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Killings: Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday amid rising tensions

…Dispatches SGF, IGP to Benue ahead visit President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday visit Benue, a state recently attacked by read more Killings: Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday amid rising tensions

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11 h. ago Benue Killings: I’ll Adjust My Schedule To Pay Condolence Visit On Wednesday — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said he will adjust his schedule to visit Benue State following recent killings across the state. President Tinubu expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families, urging the people of the state to remain united in the face of adversity. This was contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special […] The post Benue Killings: I’ll Adjust My Schedule To Pay Condolence Visit On Wednesday — Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria 

Observes a minute for victims of Benue killings  From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday officially commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5 & 6, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing water accessibility in the Federal Capital City (FCC).  At the event where a minute silence was observed […] The post Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Tinubu heads to Benue over security crisis, postpones Kaduna visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has announced a change in his official schedule, postponing his planned visit to Kaduna State to instead travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the shift comes as part of intensified efforts by […] The post Tinubu heads to Benue over security crisis, postpones Kaduna visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Benue: I’ll clear my schedule to pay condolence visit on Wednesday — Tinubu

Tribune Online Benue: I’ll clear my schedule to pay condolence visit on Wednesday — Tinubu “We must learn to manage our diversity, anger, and frustration, and continue to live together as one united people.” Benue: I’ll clear my schedule to pay condolence visit on Wednesday — Tinubu Tribune Online

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20 h. ago “Leadership without empathy,” Obi slams Tinubu over Benue crisis, Niger flood

Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has condemned the federal government for what he described as a troubling lack read more “Leadership without empathy,” Obi slams Tinubu over Benue crisis, Niger flood

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20 h. ago Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has slammed President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Benue State despite the ongoing killings. Obi said in a Monday morning post on X that it demonstrated Tinubu’s disregard for human life. He cited occurrences in India and South Africa as […] The post Peter Obi knocks Tinubu for not visiting Benue amid killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia

Tribune Online Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia “If President Bola Tinubu didn’t have an understanding of what is going on, he won’t be giving us full support” Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Apostle Suleman Blasts Politicians Thinking Of 2027 Elections Amid Benue Massacre, Calls For Self

General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has berated President President Bola Tinubu’s led administration over the recent killings in Benue State. Recall that more than 200 persons, including Internally Displaced Persons,  security personnel, were killed on the 13th of June, 2025 by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local […] The post Apostle Suleman Blasts Politicians Thinking Of 2027 Elections Amid Benue Massacre, Calls For Self-defense appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue read more Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

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36 h. ago Tinubu Reacts To Benue Killings, Orders Security Chiefs To Restore Peace

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday night, President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many […]

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65 h. ago Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige

The Sun Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an immediate investigation into the unresolved murders of prominent Nigerians, including Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, and Bola Ige, to bring closure to these long-standing cases. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during an event themed “June […] The post Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NDYC cautions amnesty international over failed state tag on Nigeria

By Sunday Ani The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned a recent report by Amnesty International, which claimed that over 10,217 Nigerians have been killed in the past two years under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The NDYC described the report as filled with unverified data, outrageous exaggerations, and politically motivated narratives aimed at undermining […] The post NDYC cautions amnesty international over failed state tag on Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu Administration Has Substantially Curbed Insecurity — NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says the Tinubu administration has significantly reduced the widespread insecurity it inherited in 2023, crediting coordinated efforts by security agencies for the progress. Speaking on Thursday at the APC National Summit to mark President Tinubu’s two years in office, Ribadu stated that atrocities such as mass killings, […] The post Tinubu Administration Has Substantially Curbed Insecurity — NSA Ribadu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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