2 h. ago 6,260 Terrorists Killed, 5,365 Civilians Rescued In 2 Years — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that a total of 6,260 terrorists have been killed across the country through joint military operations in the past two years. This is just as the troops also recovered stolen products worth over N83 billion within the period. Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi revealed this while […]

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3 h. ago Over 1,500 killed by tanker explosions alone in five years — NEMA

Tribune Online Over 1,500 killed by tanker explosions alone in five years — NEMA The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that tanker explosions alone have accounted for over 1,500 deaths, while many other fatalities have been linked to fire disasters in the country. Over 1,500 killed by tanker explosions alone in five years — NEMA Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Benue killings: Corps members relocated to ‘family houses’ in Makurdi — NYSC

Tribune Online Benue killings: Corps members relocated to ‘family houses’ in Makurdi — NYSC In the wake of renewed violence in parts of Benue State, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed that corps members serving in affected communities have been evacuated and relocated to designated "family houses" in Makurdi for their safety. Benue killings: Corps members relocated to ‘family houses’ in Makurdi — NYSC Tribune Online

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4 h. 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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5 h. 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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5 h. ago “Sowore Is More Competent Than Peter Obi” — Seun Kuti Declares

Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has declared that Omoyele Sowore, a political activist and media publisher, is more competent than Peter Obi, a former Anambra governor, sparking discussions about political leadership in the country. During a live stream shared on X on Thursday, Kuti also condemned kidnappers, bandits, herdsmen, and corrupt elites, addressing the […] The post “Sowore Is More Competent Than Peter Obi” — Seun Kuti Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Yelwata Massacre: Benue Professionals Demand End To Killings, Urge Tinubu To Act

Following the recent wave of deadly attacks, including the horrific massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, a coalition of 37 concerned citizens, operating under the umbrella of Benue Development Professionals (BDP), has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The coalition appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, the African Union […]

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6 h. ago Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims

Kiddwaya, a renowned Big Brother Naija reality TV star and billionaire heir, is under criticism for requesting monetary donations from Nigerians. According to reports, Kiddwaya began a fundraising campaign on Wednesday through his NGO to help the victims of the Benue massacre. Kiddwaya, in an appeal shared on X, called on the public to donate […] The post Benue killings: BBNaija star Kiddwaya under fire for seeking public donations for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Customs Hands Over Intercepted Ammunition, Other Contrabands To Police In Ogun

The Ogun 1 Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Idiroko, handed over five units of single-barrelled Dane guns, live ammunition, and 18 cartons of explosive materials intercepted by its anti-smuggling operatives to the state command of the Nigeria Police on Wednesday. This is just as the Service also handed over 1, 037 parcels of […]

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7 h. ago VIDEO: Pastor Enenche turns down N30m cash donation from Kebbi gov

Tribune Online VIDEO: Pastor Enenche turns down N30m cash donation from Kebbi gov While he expressed gratitude for the governor’s generosity, he insisted that the church could not accept the money and...  VIDEO: Pastor Enenche turns down N30m cash donation from Kebbi gov Tribune Online

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8 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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8 h. ago Benue’s ordeals, FG’s ‘enough is enough’ refrain, Mutfwang’s pain, and Ganduje and 2027 vibrations

Nigeria is not at war in the real sense of the word, but mass killings have made the situation in read more Benue’s ordeals, FG’s ‘enough is enough’ refrain, Mutfwang’s pain, and Ganduje and 2027 vibrations

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8 h. ago Declare interest to contest 2027 guber, Coalition tells Bauchi Speaker

Tribune Online Declare interest to contest 2027 guber, Coalition tells Bauchi Speaker "Thirdly, under his astute leadership, the Bauchi State House of Assembly has been a beacon of legislative efficiency, presiding over and passing important bills that have directly impacted the lives of our citizens," it added. Declare interest to contest 2027 guber, Coalition tells Bauchi Speaker Tribune Online

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9 h. 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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9 h. ago Pastor Paul Enenche turns down N30m donation from Kebbi Governor

By Seyi Babalola Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has turned down a ₦30 million contribution from Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, preferring the cash to be allocated to orphanages or other humanitarian organisations. The gesture was made during a massive outdoor evangelistic crusade recently organised by the church in Kebbi […] The post Pastor Paul Enenche turns down N30m donation from Kebbi Governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago We Need Strong Political Will To End Killings In Nigeria – Enenche

Senior pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC) Worldwide, Pastor Paul Enenche, has said Nigeria needs strong political will to end senseless killings nationwide. Enenche told newsmen yesterday at Yelewata Town, Guma local government area of Benue State that there was no single justification for the killings, which claimed scores of lives on June 14. He […]

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9 h. ago Mokwa Flood Claimed 207 Lives, 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has claimed that 207 residents of Mokwa community died in the recent flooding tragedy, adding that 700 persons were still missing. Recall that the State Emergency Management Agency had disclosed that 163 lost their lives during the unfortunate event, with over 3,000 people displaced. Meanwhile, the state Governor, during a […] The post Mokwa Flood Claimed 207 Lives, 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NEF Condemns Benue Killings, Accuses Govt Of Betrayal, Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, describing the mass killings as “genocide” and accusing the federal government of deliberate inaction, betrayal, and systemic failure. In a strongly worded press statement signed by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, the NEF’s spokesperson, the forum said […]

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11 h. ago Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarimpa Hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, FCT command, have launched a manhunt and investigation into the death of a lady, from Benue State, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel in Gwarimpa. The police said a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her […]

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11 h. ago Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects

Tribune Online Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. Benue killings: Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s call for arrest of suspects Tribune Online

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