94 m. 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 h. 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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18 h. 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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18 h. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has spoken about the modus operandi of the terrorists and bandits behind the mass killings in the state, saying they employ guerrilla tactics. Alia, who appeared on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday, stated that the situation in Benue has become more challenging. He disclosed that […] The post Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 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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51 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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51 h. ago Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle

Tribune Online Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle AS reactions trail the 2025 national honour President Bola Tinubu bestowed on some personalities to mark Democracy Day, indications are that the names of more persons who were involved in the June 12 struggle are being compiled for such recognition. This is just as A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed […] Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle Tribune Online

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64 h. ago “Foreign Militants, Not Herders, Responsible For Benue Massacres” – Gov Alia

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has revealed that foreign terrorists, not just herders, are responsible for the wave of brutal killings sweeping through the state. Speaking with news men on Monday, the governor warned that the violence has escalated beyond farmer-herder conflicts. “These attackers are not just herders. They are heavily armed, they move without […] The post “Foreign Militants, Not Herders, Responsible For Benue Massacres” – Gov Alia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Benue massacre an attack on Nigeria’s sovereignty – Egbetokun

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed to ensure that the perpetrators of the recent Benue massacre face justice, describing the killings as an attack on the sovereignty and integrity of Nigeria. Egbetokun made this pledge during a visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia at Government House, Makurdi, on […] The post Benue massacre an attack on Nigeria’s sovereignty – Egbetokun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has blamed a wave of deadly attacks in the state on armed herders entering communities read more Benue governor blames ‘armed herders without cattle’ for deadly attacks

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65 h. ago Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has condemned, in the strongest terms, the attacks and massacre of innocent citizens at Yelwata by suspected criminal herders, stating that nothing should warrant the taking of lives. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the Deputy […] The post Governor Alia condemns Yelwata massacre, vows security action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest

Tribune Online Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest “This letter serves as formal notification of your immediate and indefinite suspensions from your position as Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary, effective today, June 14, 2025... Benue killings: Gov Alia’s aide suspends two staff over protest Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia

Tribune Online Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia “If President Bola Tinubu didn’t have an understanding of what is going on, he won’t be giving us full support” Benue killings: What Tinubu told me at private meeting — Gov Alia Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue read more Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

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5 d. ago Democracy Day: Fireworks over Tinubu’s claims on security, economy others

•Even the blind can see positive results of president’s reforms -Arewa Think Tank • Masses suffering under his reforms – Ijaw National Congress, Ohaneze, ACF   By Seye Ojo, (Lagos) Femi Folaranmi (Yenagoa), Noah Ebije (Kaduna), Stanley Uzoaru (Owerri), Ighomuaye Lucky (Benin) Reactions have continued to trail President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech in which […] The post Democracy Day: Fireworks over Tinubu’s claims on security, economy others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Consider Benue your home away from home, Gov Alia tells Corps members

Tribune Online Consider Benue your home away from home, Gov Alia tells Corps members A total of 1,303 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2025 Batch A Stream II have been deployed to Benue State for their mandatory national service. Consider Benue your home away from home, Gov Alia tells Corps members Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Alia Slams Religious Leaders For Unguided Utterances

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has warned some religious leaders, whom he described as religious bandits, to caution themselves against making unguided utterances about the security situation in the State without adequate facts to back their claims. Governor Alia further warned that any religious leaders or anyone who does not have any helpful information that […]

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6 d. ago Benue NASS Members Tackle Gov Alia Over Herdsmen Sponsorship Allegation

Members of the Benue State National Assembly Caucus have reacted strongly to an allegation by Governor Hyacinth Alia, who claimed they were behind the herdsmen attacks plaguing the state. In a national TV appearance on Thursday, Alia alleged that some lawmakers were “keeping these people in the bushes and taking care of all their bills […] The post Benue NASS Members Tackle Gov Alia Over Herdsmen Sponsorship Allegation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused some religious leaders, whom he described as “religious bandits,” of fueling insecurity in the state. Governor Alia stated this on Thursday while addressing a mammoth crowd who hailed him during the June 12 Solidarity March in Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. He […] The post June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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