Tag: Benue State

Benue attack: 16 killed, several injured as suspected armed herdsmen invade communities

News Omolola Akinyemi -
At least 16 people have been killed and several injured after suspected armed herdsmen attacked communities in Otukpo and...

Governor Alia orders full security action to rescue kidnapped children

News Omolola Akinyemi -
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed all security agencies to intensify operations following the abduction of nine children...

George Akume marries Queen Zaynab: Powerful new union sparks reactions across political and royal circles

News Damilola Bayonle -
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has formally married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh,...

Shock as Benue aide abduction grips state, Krayzeetee missing

Investigation Omolola Akinyemi -
Benue aide abduction rattles state after Krayzeetee, the Governor’s media aide, vanishes. Wife reveals chilling distress call before silence. The...

Gov Alia Accuses Politicians of Backing Terror Attacks in Benue

Investigation Omolola Akinyemi -
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has made serious allegations against some sitting members of the National Assembly, claiming...

Suspected Herdsmen Abduct Female Passengers

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Several female passengers were abducted by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen after they hijacked a Benue Links commercial vehicle...

Many Feared Dead in Fresh Benue Attack, Residents Flee.

Tragedy Omolola Akinyemi -
Apart from those who were killed, hundreds of residents were fleeing the community out of fear During the invasion that...

Tribunal Relocation Sought by Protesters in LG Election Dispute

News Damilola Bayonle -
Protesters stormed the Nigerian Bar Association House in Abuja on Monday, calling for the immediate relocation of the Benue...

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Shut After Student Abductions

Safety Emmanuel -
The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has ordered the immediate closure of the institution following...

NEW ROLE, NEW CHALLENGES: Dr. Grace Adagba Takes the Helm as UBEC North Central Sub-Dean

Education Emmanuel -
In a move set to boost basic education in Nigeria, Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the Benue State...

Gunmen Kidnap Four Female Students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture

Crime Emmanuel -
Four female students of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi, were kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday, February...

13 Benue Lawmakers Oppose Chief Judge’s Dismissal.

News Omolola Akinyemi -
In response to the alleged motion to remove Chief Judge Justice Maurice Ikpambese, thirteen members of the Benue Assembly...