27 m. ago Benue Killings: Human Rights Advocate Blames FG Inaction, Seeks UN Help

Human Rights and Peace advocates, Dr Raymond Edoh, has issued a passionate plea to the federal government and the international community to take immediate action to stop the wave of killings in Benue State, following the killing of around 200 people in Yelwata. Edoh, in a statement on Monday, said the crisis has reached a […]

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45 m. ago Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu In a compelling press statement, Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and former governor of Benue state has condemned the recent killings in Yelewata and other affected communities, describing them as “senseless acts of violence” and “a direct challenge to the peace and stability of our nation.” Speaking […] The post Tinubu to visit Benue as Akume assures swift action to end brutal killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 m. ago Retailers Warn Against Dangote Refinery’s Downstream Monopoly, Say Job Losses Loom

Petroleum products retail outlet owners have raised concerns over the potential monopolistic threat posed by Dangote Refinery’s forward integration strategy in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. Speaking under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), the outlet owners warned that the refinery’s dominance could lead to widespread job losses and […]

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60 m. ago Benue Communities Need To Protect Themselves From Further Killings — Reps Member

Lawmaker representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Terseer Ugbor, has charged communities in Benue State to stand up against persistent attacks by armed groups. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Ugbor backed recent comments by the Director General of the Department of State Services, who urged communities across Nigeria […] The post Benue Communities Need To Protect Themselves From Further Killings — Reps Member appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago JNI Condemns Fresh Killings In Benue, Urges National Action To End Bloodshed

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has condemned the renewed killings in parts of Benue State, describing the incident as gruesome, barbaric, and unacceptable in a civilised society. A statement issued by the religious body under the leadership of its president-general, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, expressed deep pain and concern […]

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2 h. ago Armed Herders Attacking Benue Didn’t Come With Cattle – Gov Alia

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the recent killings in the state were perpetrated by armed herders who came to the state without cattle. On June 14, over 100 people were killed by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata and Daudu communities in the Guma local government area of the state. By Sunday, the […]

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2 h. ago Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state

Tribune Online Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state •Tinubu to visit tomorrow•17 Benue LGAs were under siege, now reduced to six —Governor Alia•We can’t continue to be silent —Sultan of Sokoto•Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity, character, compassion —Obi•Mark, ACF, MBF, CAN, Ohanaeze, others react THERE were more outrages across the country on Monday as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher […] Benue: More outrage as defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, IGP visits state Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A 10 -year-old son of a Police Inspector has shot dead his father and injured  his brother with a loaded AK-47 rifle left unattended to by his father. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced the sad death of  Inspector Okolie Amechi. Ikenga in a  statement  yesterday,said […] The post Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK-47 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers in Igueze village in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo State. Police sources said the workers killed their employer after he sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village […] The post How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Killings: Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday amid rising tensions

…Dispatches SGF, IGP to Benue ahead visit President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday visit Benue, a state recently attacked by read more Killings: Tinubu to visit Benue Wednesday amid rising tensions

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10 h. ago Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal

Tribune Online Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal “On that very day, rain started in the evening. I slept there. I was sleeping. Around 10:20, we heard gunshots. Before we could... Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Benue Killings: I’ll Adjust My Schedule To Pay Condolence Visit On Wednesday — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said he will adjust his schedule to visit Benue State following recent killings across the state. President Tinubu expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families, urging the people of the state to remain united in the face of adversity. This was contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special […] The post Benue Killings: I’ll Adjust My Schedule To Pay Condolence Visit On Wednesday — Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Benue killings direct challenge to authority of Nigeria state – NANS

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) said the continuous targeting of defenceless citizens is a gross violation of the nation’s collective humanity and a direct challenge to the authority of the Nigerian state. President of the body, Comrade Olushola Oladoja stated this in a Monday statement signed by his Chief Press […] The post Benue killings direct challenge to authority of Nigeria state – NANS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Outrage as Dauda hosts political rally amid escalating bandit attacks in Zamfara

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A growing wave of criticism has trailed Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for hosting a political rally in the state capital, Gusau, shortly after returning from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, despite a surge in deadly bandit attacks that have claimed hundreds of lives across multiple local government areas. The Zamfara […] The post Outrage as Dauda hosts political rally amid escalating bandit attacks in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Benue killings: Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity — Obi

Tribune Online Benue killings: Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity — Obi Amid the ongoing killings by herdsmen in Benue State, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria urgently needs a leadership that encompasses ‘Four Cs': competence, capacity, character and compassion to be able to make progress as a nation. Benue killings: Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity — Obi Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria 

Observes a minute for victims of Benue killings  From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday officially commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5 & 6, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing water accessibility in the Federal Capital City (FCC).  At the event where a minute silence was observed […] The post Tinubu commissions greater Abuja water supply network, urges unity and peace across Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago RACE Africa Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

The Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Africa) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Africa, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled […]

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14 h. ago RACE Centre Condemns Benue Massacre, Calls On Tinubu To Take Urgent Action

Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE Centre) has expressed displeasure regarding the continuous killings in Benue State, condemning in particular the recent attack in Yelewata village, Guma Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 innocent citizens. Executive Director of RACE Centre, Evelyn Ugbe, labelled the […]

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14 h. ago ‘I Am Terribly Sad, Angry’, Singer 2Baba Decries Benue Killings, Says It’s National Emergency

Nigerian music icon and Benue State government adviser, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has decried the continued killings in Benue State, describing the crisis as a “national emergency” that requires immediate, united action. In an emotional video message shared on his social media platforms on Monday, the Afrobeats legend expressed his sorrow, frustration, […]

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14 h. ago Court Remands Suspended Traditional Title Holder Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberbullying In Osun

An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ede, on Monday, ordered the remand of suspended Loogun of Edeland, Jimoh Abdulkabir, in correctional facility for allegedly defaming one Adam Akindere. Abdulkabir who was slammed with a four-count charge bordering on defamation, cyberbullying, threat to harm and falsely posting and circulating defamatory statements on social media against […]

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