11 h. ago RACE Africa unveils PIXLCO. to connect startups with global investors

RACE Africa has launched PIXLCO., a new platform aimed at preparing early-stage Nigerian startups for global investment. The initiative is read more RACE Africa unveils PIXLCO. to connect startups with global investors

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29 h. ago Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, currently taking refuge at a temporary camp in Makurdi International Market, have rejected calls by their traditional rulers to return home. The IDPs, who staged a peaceful protest at the camp gate last weekend, […] The post Yelewata massacre: Displaced persons protest calls to return home, demand security guarantees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Decentralised security architecture, only panacea to nation’s growing insecurity — Gani Adams

Tribune Online Decentralised security architecture, only panacea to nation’s growing insecurity — Gani Adams Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, in a statement released on Friday, strongly condemned the recent wave of violence in Benue State, which has led to the deaths of hundreds of people, destruction of property, and displacement of entire communities, insisting that urgent decentralisation of Nigeria’s security architecture remains the only viable solution to […] Decentralised security architecture, only panacea to nation’s growing insecurity — Gani Adams Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged President Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s security, citing relentless killings in Benue, Plateau, and other states as alarming. Adams made this known in a statement released by his Special Media Assistant, Olawunmi Ojo, on Friday He condemned the recent attacks in Benue State that led to the deaths […] The post Tinubu Must Restructure Security To End Bloodshed – Gani Adams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings

Seeks compensation for victims, deployment of troops Condemns killing of over 200 civilians in Benue attack Akpabio: Political sponsors will be brought to justice From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the recent massacre in Yelewata and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. It also urged […] The post Senate calls for probe into Yelewata massacre, Mangu killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue varsity ASUU condemns Yelwata genocide, urges farmers’ protection

Tribune Online Benue varsity ASUU condemns Yelwata genocide, urges farmers’ protection "Those responsible for these heinous crimes in Benue State must be tracked down and brought to justice without delay." Benue varsity ASUU condemns Yelwata genocide, urges farmers’ protection Tribune Online

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2 w. ago First Lady condemns Benue killings, others as “very evil,” calls for prayers, unity

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent killings in Benue State and other parts of the country, describing them as “very, very evil.” Speaking at the 2nd quarter review meeting of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) with governors’ spouses at the State House, Abuja, […] The post First Lady condemns Benue killings, others as “very evil,” calls for prayers, unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CNG Condemns Benue Killings, Urges Swift Government Action, Accountability

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent spate of violent attacks in Benue State, which have led to the deaths of numerous innocent civilians and the displacement of many more. Describing the killings as “senseless and unacceptable,” the group is calling for urgent intervention from all tiers of government and a […]

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2 w. ago Benue killings: CNG condemns violence, demands urgent government action and accountability

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed profound sorrow over the recent wave of killings in Benue State, describing the attacks as senseless and unacceptable. The group lamented the loss of innocent lives and the displacement of numerous residents, urging immediate and decisive action from all levels of government. In […] The post Benue killings: CNG condemns violence, demands urgent government action and accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement, as Tinubu, Talon call for urgent regional reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria and the Republic of Benin took a significant step towards deeper bilateral integration on Saturday, June 21, by signing an agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation and serving as a model for broader Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional integration. The Nigeria-Benin integration effort builds on recent initiatives such […] The post Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement, as Tinubu, Talon call for urgent regional reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Killings: Catholic Bishops condemn act, declares one day prayer and fasting

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Catholic Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have condemned the recent gruesome killings in Benue State and parts of Eha-Amufu in Enugu State by suspected herders. The Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Archdiocese of Onitsha and its suffragan dioceses of Abakaliki, Aguleri, Awgu, Ekwulobia, Enugu, Nnewi and Nsukka. A statement signed […] The post Killings: Catholic Bishops condemn act, declares one day prayer and fasting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Catholic Bishops condemn Benue, Enugu killings, declare June 20 prayer

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Catholic Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have condemned in the strongest terms the recent gruesome killings in Benue State and parts of Eha-Amufu in Enugu State by suspected herdsmen. The Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Archdiocese of Onitsha and its suffragan dioceses of Abakaliki, Aguleri, Awgu, Ekwulobia, Enugu, Nnewi, and […] The post Catholic Bishops condemn Benue, Enugu killings, declare June 20 prayer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims

Kiddwaya, a renowned Big Brother Naija reality TV star and billionaire heir, is under criticism for requesting monetary donations from Nigerians. According to reports, Kiddwaya began a fundraising campaign on Wednesday through his NGO to help the victims of the Benue massacre. Kiddwaya, in an appeal shared on X, called on the public to donate […] The post Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Killings: Sobomabo Condemns Attacks, Urges Tinubu To Take Decisive Action

National Leader of Simplicity Movement, High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich has condemned the recent massacre in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, describing it as a heartbreaking tragedy. He attributed the incident to security lapse, failure of foresight and coordination. Sobomabo who commiserated with families of the deceased, lamented that as a nation, we […]

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2 w. ago NEF Condemns Benue Killings, Accuses Govt Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the forum said […]

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NEF Condemns Benue Massacre, Accuses Gov’t Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the Forum said […]

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2 w. ago Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, June 18, expressed strong dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 200 people in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. During his visit to Makurdi, the President demanded urgent arrests and vowed to personally […] The post Benue crisis: Tinubu demands arrest of Yelewata killers, calls for inclusive peace committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention

End bloodshed or be seen as enemy of Nigerians, NEF tells Tinubu From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, June 18, condemned the persistent wave of killings and violence engulfing Benue State, describing the situation as a “genocide” and a direct consequence of government inaction, political complicity, and systemic collapse. The […] The post Benue Massacres: NEF faults FG inaction, demands immediate security intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu "NANS condemns the latest attacks in Yewalta in Benue State where no fewer than 200 people, including children were massacred by Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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