4 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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4 d. ago Itsekiri threaten to shut oil facilities over INEC’s compromised final report

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Tension is brewing in some parts of Warri, the commercial hub of Delta State as one of the ethnic groups, the Itsekiri nation, has threatened to shut down all oil and gas installations in their domain to protest what they called ‘compromised final report’ on ward delineation exercise. This followed […] The post Itsekiri threaten to shut oil facilities over INEC’s compromised final report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tension in Warri as Itsekiri threaten to shut down oil facilities in protest against INEC’s ‘compromised final report’

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Tension is brewing in some parts of Warri, the commercial hub of Delta State, as one of the ethnic groups, the Itsekiri nation, has threatened to shut down all oil and gas installations in their domain in protest of what they called a ‘compromised final report’ on the ward delineation […] The post Tension in Warri as Itsekiri threaten to shut down oil facilities in protest against INEC’s ‘compromised final report’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog following US, Israeli airstrikes

Tribune Online Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog following US, Israeli airstrikes “This suspension will remain in effect until certain conditions are met, including the guaranteed security of nuclear facilities and scientists.” Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog following US, Israeli airstrikes Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Benue IDPs: Tor Tiv lauds Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ philanthropic gestures

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, the Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Prof James Ayatse has commended the contribution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to addressing the plight of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State. The Tor Tiv gave this commendation in his Palace in […] The post Benue IDPs: Tor Tiv lauds Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ philanthropic gestures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors, urging them to promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by their states since May 29, 2023 to guarantee and ensure the security of life and property of Nigerians resident […] The post Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Opposition Politicians Forming Coalition Against Me Are Political IDPs — Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described opposition groups, planning to unseat him as political ‘internally displaced persons’. Tinubu also lashed out at those behind a proposed political coalition aimed at stopping his re-election bid in 2027. Speaking on Wednesday, during a visit to Nasarawa State, where he inaugurated projects, the President urged his supporters not to […] The post Opposition Politicians Forming Coalition Against Me Are Political IDPs — Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Yelewata massacre: Senate urges FG to deploy troops, rebuild communities

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate has condemned the horrific massacre of over 200 civilians in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, calling on the Federal Government to urgently deploy additional troops to restore peace and order in the affected areas. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Titus Tartenger Zam […] The post Yelewata massacre: Senate urges FG to deploy troops, rebuild communities appeared first on The Sun 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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1 week ago EU, UNICEF To Support Rehabilitation Of Benue’s Yelwata IDPs

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have pledged to support the Benue State Government in rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resettling over 4,000 displaced persons attacked by armed herdsmen two weeks ago at Yelwata Community. This is even as Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the EU, UNICEF and other development partners for their […]

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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 IGP Confirms Arrest Of 53 Suspects Connected To Benue, Plateau Killings

The inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has said that 26 suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent massacre at Yelewata community of Guma local government area in Benue State. He said in the attack, 47 villagers were killed, two attackers were killed by the police and over 100 others were […]

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2 w. ago ‘No one dirtier than Trump’: Iranians protest, call for retaliation after US strikes

Tribune Online ‘No one dirtier than Trump’: Iranians protest, call for retaliation after US strikes “Iranian people are people of honor, and we will definitely give a strong response... ‘No one dirtier than Trump’: Iranians protest, call for retaliation after US strikes Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria hosts 138,154 refugees in 33 states, 32,746 await registration – FG

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria currently houses 138,154 refugees and asylum seekers across 33 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Tijani Ahmed, stated this while marking the 2025 World Refugee Day in Abuja, with […] The post Nigeria hosts 138,154 refugees in 33 states, 32,746 await registration – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested –Kunde

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State, Aondowase Kunde, yesterday disclosed that criminals had infiltrated the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp opened for victims of Yelwata attack. The camp is located at the Ultra International Market located along George Akume Way in Makurdi, the state capital. Kunde […] The post Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested –Kunde appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested – Commissioner

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State, Aondowase Kunde, on Saturday, June 21, disclosed that criminals have infiltrated the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp opened for victims of the Yelwata attack. The camp is located at the Ultra International Market along George Akume Way in Makurdi, the […] The post Benue: Criminals infiltrate Yelwata IDP camp, 50 fake IDPs arrested – Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Yelewata massacre: Army Chief Oluyede, deploys 300 troops to volatile communities in Benue

.presents motorcycles, TCV, others to penetrate rugged terrains   From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has deployed an additional 300 troops to volatile communities in Benue state. Gen Oluyede, has also ordered the immediate review of existing operational frameworks of Operation WHIRL STROKE, to curb the […] The post Yelewata massacre: Army Chief Oluyede, deploys 300 troops to volatile communities in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Government said it has taken delivery of six new babies at the Internally Displaced Persons IDPs camp housing survivors of the massacre in Yelwata. Recall that Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was attacked by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia on Saturday June […] The post Yelwata killings: Benue govt takes delivery of six babies in new IDP camp appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC

Tribune Online Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Refugee Day, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has emphasized the need for urgent attention to the plight of refugees and forcibly displaced persons in the country. Refugees, displaced persons deserve dignity, protection — NHRC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata community who were displaced after the the Saturday attacks by suspected herdsmen, have embarked on protest over their living conditions at the camp. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, had on Saturday […] The post IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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