News Report – July 23, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has recorded another major breakthrough in its efforts to stem the tide of violent attacks in Benue State, with the arrest of additional gun runners connected to recent killings in the region. The operation, led by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department, resulted in the
Makurdi, June 19, 2025 – Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has alleged that some residents of Benue State may have aided recent attackers by providing them shelter, food, and women, in the aftermath of brutal assaults on farming communities in the state. The claim was made during a closed-door security meeting with
There was tension on Thursday at the International Market Camp in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, as hundreds of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) staged a protest over worsening hunger and the alleged diversion of relief materials meant for their welfare. The displaced persons, who fled their ancestral homes due to persistent attacks by armed herdsmen
Makurdi, Benue State | June 18, 2025President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the sanctity of human life above all else, declaring that the value of a single human life far outweighs that of livestock. Speaking during his visit to Benue State where he met with victims of recent violent attacks,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, engaged with key stakeholders from Benue State at the Government House in Makurdi to discuss the escalating violence that has claimed over 150 lives in the region. The town hall meeting, convened at the request of the President, brought together Governor Hyacinth Alia, lawmakers, traditional rulers,
Makurdi, Benue State – June 18, 2025In preparation for the anticipated visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, government workers in Benue State have launched a coordinated clean-up exercise across major roads in the state capital, Makurdi. The clean-up, led by civil servants and supported by local authorities, is aimed at beautifying the city and ensuring
Yelewata, Benue State – June 17, 2025The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, paid a significant visit to Yelewata, a rural community in Benue State, as part of his ongoing efforts to engage directly with grassroots populations and reaffirm the Federal Government’s commitment to security, development, and inclusion. The visit,
Makurdi, Benue State – June 17, 2025The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has identified three major issues fueling the persistent killings and communal unrest in Benue State, even as the military intensifies efforts to restore peace and stability in the region. Speaking during a high-level security meeting with local stakeholders in
Makurdi, Benue State – June 18, 2025The Benue State Government has officially declared Wednesday a work-free day to honour the visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the state capital, Makurdi. The announcement, which was made public on Tuesday evening through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, stated that the gesture
June 16, 2025 Benue State continues to grapple with a wave of violent attacks that have left scores of residents dead and communities in despair, sparking renewed calls for decisive action from the federal government. In recent days, attacks on Mbaivur and Yelewata communities near the Nigerian Air Force Base have led to numerous casualties
