7 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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42 h. 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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3 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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4 d. ago Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, has called for immediate release of controversial human rights activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman. In a statement on Monday, Atiku said that VDM’s detention is another case of abuse of power by Tinubu-led authoritarian government. The former presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, […] The post Atiku Demands VDM’s Release, Says Too Much Abuse Of Power Under Tinubu’s Govt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria, Tinubu’s Govt To Settle Political Scores — Afenifere Warns

Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has cautioned politicians and groups in the country to stop demarketing Nigeria over political differences. In a statement on Monday, by National Organising Secretary of the group, Abagun Kole Omololu, alleged that some individuals were making efforts to discredit the ongoing administration of President Bola Tinubu. Afenifere added that there was a […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria, Tinubu’s Govt To Settle Political Scores — Afenifere Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 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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7 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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7 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago “Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex

Former national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has concluded that ‘nothing good can ever come out from President Bola Tinubu’s led administration’. Mr. Lukman noted that he does not believe the President will achieve anything significant before May 2027. Speaking during on Sunday, during an interview on Channels TV, the […] The post “Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex-APC Vice Chair appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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 “They Did Everything To Break Me” – Burna Boy On Attempts To Sabotage Him In Nigeria’s Music Industry

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has alleged that key figures in the country’s music industry actively tried to hinder his rise to fame. The singer made the revelation in response to a resurfaced interview clip featuring veteran music executive Obi Asika, who stated that certain gatekeepers within the Nigerian music scene attempted to block Burna […] The post “They Did Everything To Break Me” – Burna Boy On Attempts To Sabotage Him In Nigeria’s Music Industry 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 Tinubu’s govt to complete Jos inland dry port – Shippers’ Council

Pius Ukeyima Akutah, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, has said that the Administration of President Bola Tinubu is read more Tinubu’s govt to complete Jos inland dry port – Shippers’ Council

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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 Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC

The former Chairman, Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, and APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has raised alarm over what he described as a coordinated attempt to use the judiciary to destabilize the government of Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, through questionable rulings by […] The post Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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