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  • Heartbreaking! Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Fresh Graduate In Benue

    . Heartbreaking! Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Fresh Graduate In Benue

     A fresh graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Echechofu Ali Paul was killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the Odugbeho community, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.He was among the over 40 persons killed in the community following a coordinated attack carried out by suspected herders on Sunday, June 6. It was gathe
  • Benue State Gov, Ortom Dares FG, Tweets, Says Ban Is Illegal

    . Benue State Gov, Ortom Dares FG, Tweets, Says Ban Is Illegal

     Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has defied Federal government’s ban on Twitter operation in the country by tweeting via his official handle.Recall that FG had on Friday last week suspended the operation of the microblogging platform for allegedly allowing contents capable of threatening the corporate existence of Nigerians.Despite the ban,
  • Killer Herdsmen Wreck Havoc in Benue Communities, Kill Graduate & 31 Others

    . Killer Herdsmen Wreck Havoc in Benue Communities, Kill Graduate & 31 Others

     At least 32 people, among them a graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), Benue State, were killed on Sunday while many others were wounded when herdsmen attacked Odugbeho village in Agatu and logo local government areas of the state.The FUAM graduate was identified as Mr. Echechofu Ali from Odugbeho in Agatu Local Govern
  • "Arrest Killers Of Benue Governor’s Aide" - Ex VP Atiku Abubakar Urges FG

    . "Arrest Killers Of Benue Governor’s Aide" - Ex VP Atiku Abubakar Urges FG

     Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, says the security operatives, should apprehend the killers of the Benue Governor’s security aide and a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Christopher Dega. “I commiserate with Governor Ortom on his loss of a personal aide. This blood-letting in our country with scant disregar
  • "Arrest Killers Of Benue Governor’s Aide" - Ex VP Atiku Abubakar Urges FG

    . "Arrest Killers Of Benue Governor’s Aide" - Ex VP Atiku Abubakar Urges FG

     Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, says the security operatives, should apprehend the killers of the Benue Governor’s security aide and a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Christopher Dega. “I commiserate with Governor Ortom on his loss of a personal aide. This blood-letting in our country with scant disregar
  • Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Traditional Ruler, 7 Others Killed

    . Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Traditional Ruler, 7 Others Killed

     According to Tribune, less that 12 hours after bodies of victims of Abagena IDP Camp herdsmen attack were laid to rest, suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Tse Ancha, a community close to the camp and killed eight persons including the traditional ruler. The kindred head had attended the burial of the IDPs on Friday, May 21, only to be killed few h
  • 'My In Law Deserve More Than This' As Benue Groom Shows Of Items He Gave To His Igbo In-Laws

    . 'My In Law Deserve More Than This' As Benue Groom Shows Of Items He Gave To His Igbo In-Laws

     A happy groom from Benue state took to his Facebook page to thank his Igbo in-laws as he showed off the gift items he gave to his wife’s family. The man who’s identified as Prince Aondona Ornguga took to his page to flaunt the livestock he gave his family. His wedding to his Igbo bride took place in Enugu.Ornguga shared photos of the cow, two
  • Police Arraign 38-Yr-Old Woman, Christiana Iortim For Alleged Diversion Of N1.4m Funds In Benue

    . Police Arraign 38-Yr-Old Woman, Christiana Iortim For Alleged Diversion Of N1.4m Funds In Benue

     Police Command in Benue on Tuesday arraigned one Mrs Christiana Iortim, 38, before a Makurdi Upper Area Court for alleged criminal breach of trust.The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Veronica Shaagee told the court that the case was transferred from Area Command to Criminal Investigation Department Makurdi through a letter No. AR3100/BNS/ACM/VOL.10/14.Sh
  • Three Men Arrested In Benue After Being Caught In Homos3xual Act (PHOTO)

    . Three Men Arrested In Benue After Being Caught In Homos3xual Act (PHOTO)

     Three young men have been arrested over alleged homosexual act in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue state.  The youths were nabbed by members of Zone HB community on Monday, May 3, and handed over to an the president of an NGO, Comrade Chris Ogah, who in turn handed them to the police for prosecution.  According to report, the trio w
  • BREAKING: Police Confirm Attacks By Gunmen On Communities In Benue

    . BREAKING: Police Confirm Attacks By Gunmen On Communities In Benue

     The Police in Benue has confirmed attacks by some gunmen on communities in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Catherine Anene, confirmed the attack on Monday to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).The police spokesperson said the command was yet to receive full details of the incident
  • Pre. Buhari Calls Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom A Failure After He Slammed Him Over IDP Killings

    . Pre. Buhari Calls Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom A Failure After He Slammed Him Over IDP Killings

     President Buhari has tagged Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom as a failure after he called out President Buhari over the killing of some people in an IDP camp in the state on April 27.This was stated in a recent statement by the Presidency, in reaction to Ortom’s angry statement on the killings in his state.Ortom called out President Buhari ove
  • Photos: IDPs Flee After Suspected Herdsmen Attacked Camp and Killed 10 in Benue

    . Photos: IDPs Flee After Suspected Herdsmen Attacked Camp and Killed 10 in Benue

     Many Internally Displaced Persons have fled their camp following the brutal murder of 10 persons by suspected Fulani herdsmen. LIB reported that the armed herdsmen attacked Abagena community housing Internally Displaced Persons in Makurdi Local Area of Benue State on Monday, April 26. One Mfa Mdooyongo, who visited the camp shared photos of some o
  • Benue Governor, Ortom Sheds Tears As Herdsmen Militiamen Kill 7 Internally Displaced Persons

    . Benue Governor, Ortom Sheds Tears As Herdsmen Militiamen Kill 7 Internally Displaced Persons

     No fewer than seven Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, were killed after suspected armed herdsmen militia attacked the Abagena IDPs camp on the outskirts of Makurdi, the Benue state capital. It was gathered that the unprovoked attack which took place around 2am on Tuesday left many IDPs with serious injuries Among the first callers to the camp fo
  • No Fewer Than 17 Persons Reportedly Killed Other Injured By Herdsmen In Benue

    . No Fewer Than 17 Persons Reportedly Killed Other Injured By Herdsmen In Benue

     No fewer than 17 persons have been reportedly killed by suspected armed herdsmen militia in a coordinated attack on Tse Ukor, Tse Gborigyo and Tse Uhembe communities all in Mbayer-Yandev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. The attack on the said communities which occurred late Friday and the early hours of Saturday als
  • Over 600,000 Persons Displaced in Repeated Herdsmen's Attacks in Benue

    . Over 600,000 Persons Displaced in Repeated Herdsmen's Attacks in Benue

     Following repeated attacks in Benue communities by suspected herdsmen, no fewer than Six Hundred Thousand residents have been displaced across the state.In an interview with correspondent, the Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Dr Emmanuel Shior uncovered some facts about the increasing number of Internally Displac
  • Woman Arrested After She Allegedly Sets Her Boyfriend’s House Ablaze in Benue

    .. Woman Arrested After She Allegedly Sets Her Boyfriend’s House Ablaze in Benue

     A woman has been arrested in Benue State after she allegedly set her boyfriend’s house ablaze following a little misunderstanding.According to facebook user, Igila Fanem Philip, the girlfriend and her man had a little misunderstanding on Tuesday night, and after he left for work in the early hours of today, she set his house ablaze and then fled
  • Black Sunday as Scores Dead After Fuel Tanker Explodes In Benue

    . Black Sunday as Scores Dead After Fuel Tanker Explodes In Benue

     Many have been feared dead following a tanker explosion in Oshigbudu, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.According to an amateur video sent by an eyewitness on Sunday, many houses, shops and properties were also destroyed in the inferno.Agatu local government area is some four hours drive from Makurdi, the Benue State capital and help from
  • Man, Ben Agura Robs & Kills Biz Woman, Ruth Mbachilin In Benue, Dumps Body In Well (Photos)

    .. Man, Ben Agura Robs & Kills Biz Woman, Ruth Mbachilin In Benue, Dumps Body In Well (Photos)

     The Benue State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly robbed and strangled a businesswoman to death after alleged rape attempt.It was gathered that the suspect identified as Benjamin Terungwa Agura, had on April 7, 2021, allegedly murdered Ruth Mbachilin, a yam trader, and dumped her body in a well near Uchi Mbakor in Tarka ocal Governme
  • Suspected Herdsmen Butcher Family Of Four, Three Others In Benue (Photo)

    .. Suspected Herdsmen Butcher Family Of Four, Three Others In Benue (Photo)

     Armed men suspected to be killer herdsmen, have butchered a family of four and three other residents of Mbamondu community, Modern Market Council Ward in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue state.DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred at about 1am Saturday morning when the assailants invaded the community.Aside those butchered, scores o
  • Mass Burial In Benue As Nigerian Army Buries 12 Slain Officers Killed By Militia Youth

    . Mass Burial In Benue As Nigerian Army Buries 12 Slain Officers Killed By Militia Youth

     The Nigeria military authorities Monday gave mass burial to 12 slain officers killed in Bonta village in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State by militia youths.The remains of the 12 military personnel, which included one Captain Adeolu Adedayo, were buried at the military cemetery  located in Wurukum area of Makurdi metropolis.The b
  • Nigerian Army Recovers Bodies Of 11 Soldiers Brutally Killed In Deadly Ambush in Benue

    . Nigerian Army Recovers Bodies Of 11 Soldiers Brutally Killed In Deadly Ambush in Benue

     A Nigerian army captain and eleven other soldiers have been killed. According to reporters, the men died in a deadly ambush at Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday, April 5, when an Army Captain, A.T Adebayo, in the company of four soldiers, was on a routine patrol to the joint Operation Whirl Stroke in O
  • Video Of Angry Women Cursing Corrupt Leaders As They Storm Mining Site In Benue

    .. Video Of Angry Women Cursing Corrupt Leaders As They Storm Mining Site In Benue

    Like the Aba women’s riot of 1929 when the Igbo women could no longer endure some excesses of the colonial masters and organized a massive revolt against the policies imposed by the British administrators, the Owukpa women in Ogabadibo Local Government Area of Benue State have continued to draw the attention of the world to their suffering via t
  • PHOTO: Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Orders Suspension Of Traditional Chief Involve In Death Of Widow, Becky Shaade

    . PHOTO: Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Orders Suspension Of Traditional Chief Involve In Death Of Widow, Becky Shaade

     Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has ordered the suspension of a traditional chief, Ortar Agwa Mnyange Kwahar in Buruku Local Government Area of the state, all youth groups and their activities, over the gruesome murder of a widow.It was reported that Mrs Becky Shaade Aondozungwe Nyihemba, was burnt alive in her home by suspected thugs in Mbagen
  • One Killed, 13 Others Severely Injured As Bandits Open Fire on Traders in Benue Market

    . One Killed, 13 Others Severely Injured As Bandits Open Fire on Traders in Benue Market

     Two armed bandits who were dressed in military camouflage, have caused a commotion in Benue State, Vanguard reports.The bandits said to be loyalists of the late militia leader, Terwase Agwaza, alias Gana, were on Wednesday reportedly killed in a gun battle with troops of the joint military operation code-named Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, at Abaj
  • Student Flogged Mercilessly By Principal & Teachers For Missing Classes in Benue (Photos)

    . Student Flogged Mercilessly By Principal & Teachers For Missing Classes in Benue (Photos)

     A man took to social media to accuse a principal and two teachers of a school in Benue State of physically assaulting a student for missing classes.A social media user who is an ex-student of the school posted the news saying, they used to hear good news from the school while they were there but now, it's different.He accused the Principal an
  • Benue Youths Protest Assassination Attempt On Governor Ortom’s Convoy

    . Benue Youths Protest Assassination Attempt On Governor Ortom’s Convoy

     Over 100 youths in Benue, Monday staged a peaceful protest over attempt by suspected herdsmen to assassinate Governor Samuel Ortom.They matched through major roads in Makurdi, the state capital before heading for the Government House.Ortom on Saturday morning narrowly escaped death after armed herders reportedly opened fire on his convoy at Tyo-Mu
  • "We Shall Assassinate You Soon" - Fulani Militia Group Threatens Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom

    . "We Shall Assassinate You Soon" - Fulani Militia Group Threatens Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom

     A Fulani group with the name, Fulani National Movement (FUNAM), has said it was responsible for the attack on the convoy of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Saturday.Ortom was attacked on Gboko Road by suspected Fulani militias who were dressed in black, while he was returning from his farm.FUNAM in a statement signed by Umar Amir Shehu, sa
  • BREAKING: Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Attacked By Fulani Herdsmen

    . BREAKING: Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom Attacked By Fulani Herdsmen

    Militia herdsmen have just launched an attack on the convoy of Governor Samuel Ortom at Tyo-mu along Makurdi – Gboko road.It’s not clear yet the impact of the attack on the governor’s convoy.The Governor’s CPS, Terver Akase, while confirming the report to DAILY POST promised to revert with details as soon as possible.
  • Benue State Uni SUG President, Manasseh Agudo Dies Of Food Poisoning After Being Sworn In (Photos)

    .. Benue State Uni SUG President, Manasseh Agudo Dies Of Food Poisoning After Being Sworn In (Photos)

     The National Union of Benue State Students has confirmed the death of its president, Manasseh Agudo, who they alleged died of suspected food poisoning. Agudo’s death is coming just few weeks after he was sworn in as president of the National Union of Benue State Students.The students had held an election during their convention in February 2021
  • Woman, Mrs Christiana Iortim Dragged to Court For Diverting N1.4m Funds in Benue

    . Woman, Mrs Christiana Iortim Dragged to Court For Diverting N1.4m Funds in Benue

     Police Command in Benue on Tuesday arraigned one Mrs Christiana Iortim, 38, before a Makurdi Upper Area Court for alleged criminal breach of trust.The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Veronica Shaagee told the court that the case was transferred from Area Command to Criminal Investigation Department Makurdi through a letter No. AR3100/BNS/ACM/VOL.10/14.Sh

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