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JUST IN: Benue government plans to revitalize livestock facilities amid ongoing farmer-herder crisis

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Stop watching while our people are being slaughtered – Idomas in diaspora slam Gov Alia, Benue South leaders

The Benue State Government, led by Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has announced plans to revitalize neglected livestock facilities and transform the state’s agricultural landscape. This initiative follows the ongoing crisis between farmers and herders in the… Benue government plans to revitalize livestock facilities amid ongoing farmer-herder crisis …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

JUST IN: Benue residents welcome first rainfall after weeks of intense heat

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Benue residents welcome first rainfall after weeks of intense heat

Residents of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday as the first rainfall of the year brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat. Makurdi has been one of the hardest-hit areas by the persistent heatwave, with many residents… Benue residents welcome first rainfall after weeks of intense heat …C0NTINUE … Read more

JUST IN: 2025 Sports Festival: Alia receives torch of unity in Benue

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2025 Sports Festival: Alia receives torch of unity in Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has been presented with the Torch of Unity for the forthcoming 2025 National Sports Festival by the delegation from the National Sports Commission. The National Sports fiesta is expected to hold from May 16 to May 30 in Ogun… 2025 Sports Festival: Alia receives torch of unity in … Read more

JUST IN: Benue: Farmer slumps, dies after false herdsmen alarm

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Farmer slumps, dies after false alarm of herders attack in Benue

A 54-year-old farmer, Jeremiah Onuminya, from the Usha community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, reportedly slumped and died following a false alarm about an attack by suspected herders. Sources said Onuminya was on his way to the farm on Monday, March 31, 2025,… Benue: Farmer slumps, dies after false herdsmen alarm …C0NTINUE … Read more

JUST IN: Benue: Outrage as herdsman murders man hours after child died at birth

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Benue: Outrage as herdsman murders man hours after child died at birth

Tension has gripped Ojoga community in Ichama, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State following the murder of 22-year-old Joseph Gabriel Obitiye by a suspected Fulani herdsman identified as Suleiman, the son of Nana. The incident occurred on Friday, March 28, 2025, at… Benue: Outrage as herdsman murders man hours after child died at birth … Read more

JUST IN: Benue: Police threaten to open fire as defiant youths occupy Otukpo road

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Benue: Police threaten to open fire as defiant youths occupy Otukpo road

Youths in Otukpo, Benue State, clashed with security agencies on Tuesday during a protest against the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area. DAILY POST reports that angry residents took to the streets, chanting “We no go gree!” as they blocked major roads,… Benue: Police threaten to open fire as defiant youths occupy … Read more

JUST IN: Mass exodus hits APC, LP, NNPP as over 5,000 members decmap to PDP in Benue

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State of emergency: You lack such authority – PDP rejects Fubara’s suspension by Tinubu

A large number of defectors from various political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP), have joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpokwu Local Government Area of… Mass exodus hits APC, LP, NNPP as over 5,000 members decmap to PDP in … Read more

JUST IN: Benue: ‘We can’t take it anymore’ – Idoma youths blow hot over killings in Otukpo

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Benue – How thunderstorm killed young girl in Mbaiwen, Adikpo

The youth wing of the Idoma apex sociocultural group, Ochetoha K’Idoma, has raised the alarm over the increasing insecurity in Otukpo, Benue State, as suspected herdsmen continue their deadly attacks on the community. This escalating violence has led to kidnappings, killings,… Benue: ‘We can’t take it anymore’ – Idoma youths blow hot over killings in … Read more