11 h. ago Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens

Tribune Online Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens A prominent legal practitioner and justice advocate, Barrister Aida Nath Ogwuche, has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging immediate and decisive action to address the escalating wave of violence and insecurity engulfing Benue. Lawyer urges Tinubu to intervene as insecurity in Benue worsens Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Osun LG: APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention To Avert Violence

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prevent those allegedly planning to cause trouble over last week ruling of a Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on the 2022 local government elections conducted in the state. Oyintiloye made the plea on Sunday in […]

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12 h. ago Osun LG Verdict: APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention To Avert Violence

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prevent those allegedly planning to cause trouble over last week ruling of a Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on the 2022 local government elections conducted in the state. Oyintiloye made the plea on Sunday in […]

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3 d. ago June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused some religious leaders, whom he described as “religious bandits,” of fueling insecurity in the state. Governor Alia stated this on Thursday while addressing a mammoth crowd who hailed him during the June 12 Solidarity March in Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. He […] The post June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies

Tribune Online Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies The philanthropist also facilitated the deployment of some military personnel to Aondona community. Insecurity: Benue philanthropist donates hilux, motorcycles to security agencies Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Appoint Women As Security Chiefs – Lawyer Maduabuchi Idam Urges Tinubu

Activist and constitutional lawyer, Maduabuchi Idam, on Sunday, June 8, 2025, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint women into top security leadership positions in the country, describing their continued exclusion as unjustified and legally baseless. In a statement he personally signed, Idam emphasised that women possess the discipline, stability, and decisiveness required to steer […] The post Appoint Women As Security Chiefs – Lawyer Maduabuchi Idam Urges Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “Don’t Politicize Bloodshed” – PDP Warns Alia Over Comments On Killings In Benue

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has issued a strong response to Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent allegations linking Abuja-based politicians to ongoing killings in the state. Governor Alia, during a live interview on Saturday, had claimed that some political figures from Benue, now holding office in Abuja, were responsible for the insecurity ravaging […] The post “Don’t Politicize Bloodshed” – PDP Warns Alia Over Comments On Killings In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Adelabu seeks Tinubu’s swift intervention on ₦4trn Gencos’ debt

Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power on Wednesday made a direct and urgent appeal to President Tinubu to prioritise the resolution read more Adelabu seeks Tinubu’s swift intervention on ₦4trn Gencos’ debt

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2 w. ago Over 50 Killed, Churches Closed In Benue As Priests Cry Out Over Insecurity

The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, has sounded the alarm over escalating attacks by armed herdsmen in Benue State, where over 50 people have reportedly been killed and 15 Catholic churches shut down in the past month. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Chairman of NCDPA, Revd. Fr. Joseph Beba, accused […] The post Over 50 Killed, Churches Closed In Benue As Priests Cry Out Over Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Embarrassing ECOWAS As Chairman, Nigeria Has Highest Number Of Disobeyed ECOWAS Court Judgements – Femi Falana

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to show leadership by ensuring Nigeria complies with rulings of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Falana’s remarks came on Sunday while reacting to Tinubu’s speech at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held at the Nigerian […] The post Tinubu Embarrassing ECOWAS As Chairman, Nigeria Has Highest Number Of Disobeyed ECOWAS Court Judgements – Femi Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Midterm: Security expert lauds Tinubu, NSA on security, devt

Tribune Online Midterm: Security expert lauds Tinubu, NSA on security, devt calls for Tinubu’s intervention to stabilise fuel price, foodstuffs As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks the second year of his administration, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Emirates Logistics, Prince Dr. Benson Onuwaje, has applauded him for his commitment to prosperity, security, and sustainable development in the country within the period. Onuwaje, who also […] Midterm: Security expert lauds Tinubu, NSA on security, devt Tribune Online

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2 w. ago May 29: Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu, Assures Rivers People Of Better Days

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended President Bola Tinubu over his intervention for restoring peace in the state. Fubara urged his supporters and Nigerians to thank the President in saving the state from looming anarchy arising from festering political crisis. In a statement on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, […] The post May 29: Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu, Assures Rivers People Of Better Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue group urges FG to investigate killings, says state under siege

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Concerned indigenes of Benue State under the umbrella body of Benue Democratic Ambassadors (BEDA) has called on stakeholders to rescue Benue state from the shackles of insecurity and underdevelopment. The Benue Democratic Ambassadors is a coalition of concerned sons and daughters of Benue, drawn from diverse political affiliations, ethnic groups, and […] The post Benue group urges FG to investigate killings, says state under siege appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Thank Tinubu For Intervention In Rivers Crisis, Fubara Tells Nigerians

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has charged supporters, Rivers people and Nigerians to thank President Bola Tinubu for his swift intervention to salvage the state from looming anarchy arising from the political crisis in the state. Fubara also said that the peace and reconciliation process, which was a precursor to restoring all executive […]

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2 w. ago Gov Alia Laments Failure Of Security Agencies As Insecurity Worsens In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep frustration over the persistent insecurity plaguing the state, attributing the situation to the inability of security agencies to apprehend a single terrorist despite several interventions. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Kula Tersoo, on Tuesday, Alia responded to sharp criticisms from a faction of […] The post Gov Alia Laments Failure Of Security Agencies As Insecurity Worsens In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP secretariat: We thought Nigeria had two presidents – Dele Momodu

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his intervention after the sealing of properties in Abuja over unpaid ground rent. On Monday, the Federal Capital Territory Authority, under the supervision of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, sealed several business premises in Abuja. The properties affected include the Federal […] The post PDP secretariat: We thought Nigeria had two presidents – Dele Momodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14

Tribune Online FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14-day waiver With the President’s intervention, owners of the revoked properties have now been granted a two-week grace period to clear their outstanding ground rent and penalties. FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14-day waiver Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue records highest food price surge in 5yrs as insecurity worsens

Despite the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebasing, food inflation in Benue, Nigeria’s food basket state, rose to its highest read more Benue records highest food price surge in 5yrs as insecurity worsens

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3 w. ago Benue: Contractors decry insecurity as Alia constructs N25.7B Awaji

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has embarked on the construction of the 52-kilometer Awaji-Oju road project at the cost of N25.7 billion. However, the project is being stalled by insecurity in the area as the contractors say they may need additional time to meet up with completion. Our correspondent […] The post Benue: Contractors decry insecurity as Alia constructs N25.7B Awaji-Oju road appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Navy launches Makurdi Special Operations Command to tackle banditry

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Navy has established a Special Operations Command in Makurdi, Benue State, to curb banditry and insecurity in the Middle Belt region, complementing efforts of other security agencies. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, Chief of Policy and Plans, announced this during a press briefing in Abuja for the Navy’s 69th Anniversary […] The post Navy launches Makurdi Special Operations Command to tackle banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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