Benue

The Senate observed a minute of silence for victims of attacks in Akpachi-Ugboju, Otukpo-Nobi, and Ondo Ugboju, and urged immediate security deployment in Benue communities. The article highlights fresh killings in these areas.

Residents of Ondo community in Benue's Otukpo Local Government Area fled after a fresh attack by suspected armed herdsmen 48 hours following a previous deadly assault in the same area that claimed several lives.

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, condemned recent killings in Benue and Plateau states, stating Nigeria cannot prosper while innocent citizens are killed by violence.

Eighteen people were killed in an attack on Benue communities by suspected herdsmen. Youths protested at Och'Idoma's palace, blocked roads with corpses, and demanded action.

27 people were killed in fresh attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states, Nigeria, by suspected armed groups. Residents are mourning and calling for urgent government intervention.

Suspected herders killed multiple people in Benue's Otukpo Local Government Area. Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to pursue the perpetrators. The attacks occurred weeks after the murder of a MACBAN chief.

Governor Hyacinth Alia briefed President Bola Tinubu on security, the return of internally displaced persons, ongoing projects, and the political situation in Benue following the state's 50th anniversary celebrations. The meeting addressed post-celebration developments and regional issues.

Governor Hyacinth Alia briefed President Bola Tinubu on security, the return of internally displaced persons, ongoing projects, and the political situation in Benue following the state's 50th anniversary celebrations. The meeting occurred after the state's golden jubilee events.

The APC overturned several Benue primaries, removing Suswam and others following appeals. The decision has altered the political dynamics between Governor Hyacinth Alia and George Akume.

Gunmen have kidnapped a pastor and church members in Benue. The Church expressed heavy-hearted concern but confidence in God's sovereignty regarding the abduction.

Ten suspects were arrested by the police in Otukpo Local Government Area on 27 June during a coordinated operation related to the killing of Benue MACBAN’s chairman. The police spokesperson confirmed the arrests as part of the investigation into the murder.

Nigeria’s petrol price increased to ₦1,596 per litre in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Consumers in Edo, Bauchi, and Benue states paid the highest average prices during this period.

Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom rejected a state commission's report alleging a ₦139.8 billion financial discrepancy in government finances between 2015 and 2023. The report was conducted to investigate the gap, which Ortom disputed.

A lawyer is demanding an independent investigation into the death of Benue teenager Master Atsar Sesugh, allegedly caused by EFCC officials, and is calling for urgent reforms within the EFCC.