9 d. ago President Tinubu’s Visit To Benue State: The People’s Expectations Going Forward

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State has sparked hope and expectations among the people, who have been grappling with the scourge of violent attacks from armed herders. The president’s visit, which was aimed at assessing the security situation in the state, has been hailed as a welcome development by the people, who […]

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1 week ago Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

The fallout from President Tinubu’s June 18, 2025, condolence visit to Benue State—following massacres that killed 100–200 Christians in Yelewata—revealed read more Social Listening: Fallouts from President Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue

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1 week ago Benue: EU, UNICEF visit Yelwata attack victims, promise support

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The European Union (EU) and its partners have visited Makurdi, the Benue State capital, to sympathise and support victims of the attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, who led the partners to the state, said they […] The post Benue: EU, UNICEF visit Yelwata attack victims, promise support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Free speech: Lawyer, Adeyanju faults criminalization of defamation 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Deji Adeyanju, has faulted the criminalization of defamation, tasking President Bola Tinubu to address the legal cap, to ensure freedom before and after speech in Nigeria. Adeyanju who made this call on Saturday in Abuja while reacting to the President recent visit to Benue and Kaduna […] The post Free speech: Lawyer, Adeyanju faults criminalization of defamation  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a “political spectacle” rather than a genuine attempt to console victims of the state’s rising insecurity. Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with news men on Thursday. He accused the Tinubu-led […] The post “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata

President Bola Tinubu is facing criticism for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State, the site of the recent massacre. In his reaction on social media, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, pointed out that a true leader does not make excuses. Speaking via his Facebook page on Thursday, Obi said […] The post Benue: A true leader doesn’t make excuses – Obi on Tinubu not visiting Yelwata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

Social media reached its peak following President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue State. There was significant scrutiny before, during, read more Social Listening 20 June 2025: Tinubu’s Benue Visit: Condolence mission amidst political spectacle and security crisis

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi

Tribune Online Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi "There is no religious text in the Qur’an or Sunnah specifying black attire for mourning; however, modest and sober clothing is encouraged" Tinubu’s Benue visit: Presidency not tailor shop, Onoh fires back at Obi Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for his recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a courageous and timely initiative aimed at tackling the persistent conflicts plaguing the region. Akume pledged his full commitment to collaborate with all key stakeholders to […] The post Akume salutes Tinubu’s visit to Benue, pledges to work for lasting peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna

Reality TV star Phyna has condemned President Bola Tinubu following his visit to the Yelewata community in Benue State, where hundreds were reportedly killed in a violent herdsmen attack. According to reports, over 200 people were killed in a single night during the invasion. Reacting to the President’s visit on Wednesday, Phyna questioned the narrative […] The post “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 Presidential election, has expressed fears that President Bola read more Benue: Tinubu’s visit may not go beyond the flamboyant displays – Obi

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2 w. ago Yelwata: Enenche visits victims, donates reliefs, asks Nigerians to beg God’s forgiveness

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) Worldwide, Dr Paul Enenche, has donated relief materials, including bags of rice, noodles, and mattresses, among other items, to victims of the Yelwata killings in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. Enenche, who spoke during the visit, said that one of […] The post Yelwata: Enenche visits victims, donates reliefs, asks Nigerians to beg God’s forgiveness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Tinubu’s visit, necessary theatre for 2027 – Farotimi

Tribune Online Benue: Tinubu’s visit, necessary theatre for 2027 – Farotimi "We've almost lost our capacity to be shocked. 200 human beings were murdered, and the President went to Benue and was talking as if he were preparing for..." Benue: Tinubu’s visit, necessary theatre for 2027 – Farotimi Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit

By Sunday Ani, Abuja Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed disappointment with the way President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State over the recent killing by suspected Fulani militants was trivialised and reduced to politics. Insisting that Nigerians must be serious about tackling important […] The post Benue massacre: Adebayo expresses disappointment over Tinubu’s visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Tinubu’s visit turned to campaign, lacks empathy — Obi

Tribune Online Benue: Tinubu’s visit turned to campaign, lacks empathy — Obi "The President arrived not in mourning cloth but in celebratory agbada attire, like it was an occasion for joy" Benue: Tinubu’s visit turned to campaign, lacks empathy — Obi Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Peter Obi: Fanfare during Tinubu’s visit to Benue dishonours victims

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned what he described as a deeply insensitive and read more Peter Obi: Fanfare during Tinubu’s visit to Benue dishonours victims

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Enenche, Wife Visit Benue Community Over Killings, Distribute Relief Materials

The Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche and his wife, Dr (Mrs) Becky Enenche, have paid a heartfelt visit to Yelwata community of Guma local government area of Benue State on Tuesday, following the recent gruesome attacks that claimed several lives and displaced many. Speaking to journalists upon arrival, Dr Enenche […]

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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 Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has faced criticism for promoting eye service after a viral video showed citizens cleaning roadside bushes ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday. In a video circulating on social media, people were seen using machetes to trim overgrown vegetation along a major road, with the […] The post Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Obi to Tinubu: Visit Niger flood victims, not just Benue; all lives matter

Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to visit Benue State following the massacre read more Obi to Tinubu: Visit Niger flood victims, not just Benue; all lives matter

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