19 h. ago Crisis Looming In APC, Ganduje, Others May Return To PDP — Lamido

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and ex-governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the verge of a major crisis. According to him, key figures in the party, including the National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, may soon defect to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido […] The post Crisis Looming In APC, Ganduje, Others May Return To PDP — Lamido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Gbenga Hashim condoles with Plateau citizens over killings, meets Muftwang in Jos

A head of the Middle Belt Worship Convention, organised by the  Covenant Altar of Worship in Jos, Plateau State, Jos, former presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has paid a courtesy call to Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State. The Governor had earlier played host to the General  Overseer of Redeemed Church  Pastor Enoch Adeboye who […] The post Gbenga Hashim condoles with Plateau citizens over killings, meets Muftwang in Jos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and others are perpetrated by foreign herders. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Communities […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North

By Billy Graham Abel Yola The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations have jointly unveiled a $159 million emergency response plan aimed at averting a looming food security and nutrition crisis in the conflict-ravaged states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) in north-east Nigeria. The 2025 Lean Season Response Plan, launched in Abuja […] The post Nigeria, UN launch $159 million emergency response to avert food crisis in North-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Gunmen kill six, injure several others in renewed Plateau attacks

At least six persons were killed in renewed attacks on Marit and Gashish communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council read more Gunmen kill six, injure several others in renewed Plateau attacks

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9 d. ago Finding the root causes of insecurity is the sustainable means of addressing it – Adebayo

Recently, the spate of insecurity and continued killings in Plateau and Benue States has attracted the attention of prominent politicians read more Finding the root causes of insecurity is the sustainable means of addressing it – Adebayo

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9 d. ago Plateau: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65, 000 displaced in Mangu in two years – Mwaghavul Nation

From Jude Owuamanam Jos People of Mwaghavul nation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have said that more than 600 people were killed with 65, 000 others displaced by the war of attrition waged against them by marauding Fulani herdsmen since 2023. They also said that more than 30 villages have been taken […] The post Plateau: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65, 000 displaced in Mangu in two years – Mwaghavul Nation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau crises: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65,000 displaced in Mangu in two years by herdsmen – Mwaghavul youths

From Jude Owuamanam Jos People of Mwaghavul nation in Mangu local government area of Plateau State have said that more than 600 people and 65,000 others have been displaced by the war of attrition waged against them by marauding Fulani herdsmen since 2023. They also said that more than 30 villages have been taken over […] The post Plateau crises: 600 killed, 30 villages sacked, 65,000 displaced in Mangu in two years by herdsmen – Mwaghavul youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara States, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau Killings: Perpetrators Of Attacks Are Known Members Of Communities – District Head

The district head of Manguna in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Chief Raymond Alo, has revealed that some perpetrators of the attacks that led to the killing of over 60 persons are known members of the communities. Alo made the revelation during the visit of the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang to the […]

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1 week ago Benue, Plateau Killings: CSOs Demand Justice, Compensation For Victims

Twenty-one civil society organisations, under the Community of Practice Against Mass Atrocities, have condemned the recent coordinated attacks on agrarian communities in Benue and Plateau States, resulting in at least 183 deaths in the third week of April 2025. The organisations, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution, criticised the government for failing to fulfil […]

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2 w. ago Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has sounded a serious alarm over the escalating wave of terror attacks in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of northern Nigeria, revealing that more than 80 communities have fallen under the control of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters. Secretary-General of CRA in a statement […] The post Plateau, Benue killings: Over 80 communities under ISWAP control – CRA sounds alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures)

Nigerian Air Force has airlifted hundreds of Junior Airmen and Junior Airwomen from the Air Force Military School and Air Force Girls Military School in Jos to various destinations across the country. In a statement shared via its X page on Thursday, NAF disclosed that the students were transported using the NAF’s C-130 and ATR-42 […] The post NAF Airlifts Jos Students Home Amid Plateau Killings (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Two people were killed and a soldier injured in an ambush by suspected gunmen in the Irigwe community, Bassa Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State. Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, stated: “This morning, three of our people were ambushed by Fulani militias. Two died instantly, […] The post Plateau: 2 killed, soldier injured in an ambush in local community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau: Herders express concern over use of poison as weapon of war

…It’s a dangerous trend – JNI …It’s not true, Fulani push cows into pesticide treated farms – Mwaghagul youths  From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Plateau state expressed concern over the use of poison as weapon of war. This came as MACBAN secretary in Mangu, Musa Mohammed alleged […] The post Plateau: Herders express concern over use of poison as weapon of war appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta

By Lukman Olabiyi A coalition of over 130 pan-Yoruba groups under the banner of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to avert a looming crisis in the Niger Delta . The group warned that the current political and economic marginalization of the Itsekiri people […] The post Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has voiced serious concern over the escalating violence in parts of Nigeria, especially the persistent killings in Plateau and Benue States. Speaking during the grand finale of the 2025 Eledumare Festival held in Lagos on Wednesday, Adams called on the federal government to restructure the […] The post Restructure Nigeria Now To End Plateau, Benue Killings – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ifeanyi Ejiofor, human rights lawyer and counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged indigenous communities in Benue and Plateau States to organise lawful self-defence against ongoing killings by suspected armed herdsmen. Speaking in response to what he called a “blood harvest” before Easter 2025, Ejiofor expressed dismay at […] The post Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self-defence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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