28 h. ago Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG

As the security situation in the country continues to deteriorate, a Methodist Bishop, Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, has advised the Nigerian Government to seek external help to end all insecurity bedevilling the country. Nigeria has been grappling to contain herdsmen attacks, banditry, and kidnapping witnessed in Benue, Plateau, Edo, Kaduna, and Borno, among other states. In […] The post Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago NHRC Expresses Deep Concern Over Alarming Killings In Benue, Plateau

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its deep concern about the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States. The executive secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, swiftly reacted to the disturbing situation yesterday in Abuja and emphasised that the right to life is a fundamental human […]

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34 h. ago Hashim commiserates with Benue, Plateau on killings, death of CAN chairman

Frontline politician and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commiserated with the government and people of Benue State on the killings which seem to have defied logic and solutions. Media reports indicate that at least 100 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen in a village in the State, according to Amnesty […] The post Hashim commiserates with Benue, Plateau on killings, death of CAN chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. 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 d. ago ‘Inhumane and callous,’ NCPC secretary condemns Benue killings

Tribune Online ‘Inhumane and callous,’ NCPC secretary condemns Benue killings The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has condemned the recent killings in Benue State, describing them as inhumane and callous. In a statement released in Abuja today, Bishop Adegbite expressed deep concern over the alarming situation in Benue, where the killings continue without respite. He specifically denounced the […] ‘Inhumane and callous,’ NCPC secretary condemns Benue killings Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Amnesty’s 10,217 deaths claim politically motivated – Northern coalition

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has disagreed with Amnesty International’s report claiming over 10,217 people were killed in Plateau and Benue States in the past two years under the Tinubu-led administration. CNG National Coordinator Jamilu Charanchi made the statement during a press conference held in Abuja. He accused Amnesty International […] The post Amnesty’s 10,217 deaths claim politically motivated – Northern coalition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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