Youths of Apa Local Government Area in Benue State have called on community members to remain calm in the face of the ongoing military actions in the area, following the recent spate of kidnappings and killings by gunmen. Operating under the banner of the Apa Youths… Benue youths sue for calm over death of suspected … Read more
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected members of a notorious five-man kidnapping gang that has been terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area and its environs. DAILY POST reports that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Salleh, Abuh Umaru… Benue: Police confirm arrest of gang members terrorising Otukpo communities …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Coalition for Civil Society in Nigeria and Advocates of Social Justice have alleged that the ongoing killings in Benue state are politically motivated by appointees and elected officials of government from the state. The groups added that street and campus cults are being used… Benue killings politically motivated, security agencies must go after perpetrators … Read more
The Agatu Youth Development Initiative, AYDI, has condemned the recent killing of a herder and the rustling of cows in several communities across Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The group attributed the crimes to perpetrators of violent acts, whom they described as… Benue: Over 210 cows killed, stolen in Agatu – Youth group … Read more
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has dispelled rumors of his planned defection to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. He is vehement that he will not leave the All Progressives Congress, APC, for anyone, as he remains the leader of the party in the state. Gov. Alia… Benue: Gov Alia denies plans to dump … Read more
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, Benue State Chapter, has issued a stern warning to the state government over the alarming rate of killings and kidnappings in Otukpo, Gwer West and other parts of Benue. In a statement on Sunday, through its Benue State Coordinator, Daniel… Benue: Northern group issues stern warning to Gov Alia … Read more
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Benue State University has successfully resisted the proposed N50,000 increment in user charges initially introduced by the university management. DAILY POST gathered that the move, which sparked widespread concern among students, had… Benue: BSU students’ union halts fee hike, demands immediate action from management …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Benue State Government has refuted recent claims alleging a sharp increase in the state’s debt profile from N122.5 billion to ₦N187.5 billion between September and December 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the government described a recent… Ortom’s debt legacy cannot be rewritten – Benue government …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has charged the Federal government and security agencies to ensure that killings in the country are stopped and concrete steps are made to prevent future occurrences. Obi said the Nigerian government must ensure that… Plateau, Edo, Benue killings: Nigerians must not live in fear – Peter Obi … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling the growing security concerns across the state, particularly in the Zone C axis. This follows strategic engagement with traditional rulers and community stakeholders in… Benue: Gov Alia meets Och’Idoma, stakeholders, vows to end killings in Otukpo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>