6 h. ago UNYF Urges Justice, Security Reforms In Wake Of Benue Attacks

The Unified Nigeria Youth Forum (UNYF) has called for urgent and decisive government action in response to the recent attacks in Yelewata village, Guma local government area of Benue State, where hundreds of lives were reportedly lost. The group, through its president, Comrade Toriah Olajide Filani, also called for a complete overhaul of the nation’s […]

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15 h. 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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24 h. 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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34 h. 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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35 h. ago Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims

Reality star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya, has come under criticism following his appeal for donations to support victims of the recent attack in Yelewata, Benue State. Suspected Fulani herdsmen were reported to have invaded the community, leading to the tragic death of many residents. The attack sparked outrage across the country, with many Nigerians demanding […] The post Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. 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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42 h. ago Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack

President Bola Tinubu on wednesday visited Makurdi, Benue State, on a condolence trip following the deadly herdsmen attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, which left over 200 persons dead. Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base at about 12:58 pm and was received by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, […] The post Tinubu Visits Benue Survivors, Condoles With Victims Of Yelewata Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago MACBAN Condemns Benue Killings, Demands End To Ethnic Profiling Of Fulani Herders

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent deadly attack on Yelewata community of Guma LGA in Benue State, calling for an end to the cycle of violence and what it described as systemic ethnic profiling of Fulani pastoralists. In a statement released on Wednesday, MACBAN National President, Baba Othman […]

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48 h. ago Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG

As the security situation in the country continues to deteriorate, a Methodist Bishop, Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha, has advised the Nigerian Government to seek external help to end all insecurity bedevilling the country. Nigeria has been grappling to contain herdsmen attacks, banditry, and kidnapping witnessed in Benue, Plateau, Edo, Kaduna, and Borno, among other states. In […] The post Insecurity: Seek external help, no more excuses – Bishop Onuoha tasks FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago NHRC Expresses Deep Concern Over Alarming Killings In Benue, Plateau

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its deep concern about the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States. The executive secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, swiftly reacted to the disturbing situation yesterday in Abuja and emphasised that the right to life is a fundamental human […]

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60 h. ago Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue

Tribune Online Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue In a swift response to the recent attack on Yelwata community in Benue State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected by the incident. Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly

Demand immediate release of detained protesters Urge Gov Alia to implement anti-open grazing law From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that they have failed the Benue people by not protecting them from the attacks of killer herdsmen. The lawmaker representing Kwande West State Constituency, Thomas Dugeri, stated on […] The post Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s response to the killing of over 200 people in Benue State. Reports indicate that more than 200 people were allegedly burnt alive in one of the latest herdsmen attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which has received […] The post “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In a compassionate show of solidarity, the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has donated 500 loaves of BIPC bread and 1,000 sachets of water to victims displaced by the recent deadly attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The Group Managing Director of […] The post BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago IG Condemns Benue Killings, Says Attacks Threat To National Sovereignty

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire nation. IGP Egbetokun who made this known during his […]

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