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
A wave of excitement swept through Makurdi, the Benue State capital, as students and residents gathered in anticipation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to the state today. Young people, particularly students from various institutions across Benue, lined key routes leading into the city, waving flags and displaying placards with welcome messages as part
Makurdi, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 A wave of deadly attacks by suspected armed gunmen has left dozens dead and several communities in Benue State in mourning. The violence, which erupted in the Mbaivur community near the Nigerian Air Force Base and extended to parts of Gwer West and Logo Local Government Areas, has forced
Makurdi, June 10, 2025 – Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested three suspected vandals for allegedly tampering with underground electrical cables in Benue State. The suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Sunday, June 8, along the Gboko-Makurdi Road while attempting to remove critical electricity infrastructure. Acting on
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken significant steps to strengthen its operational readiness and expand its presence in Benue State through the ongoing upgrade of critical infrastructure at the NAF Base in Makurdi. The development comes as part of a broader effort by the military to improve its response to prevailing security challenges, especially
