Benue
Coverage of Benue in the Nexus archive.
- Benue: Suspected armed herders kill four
Four people were killed and several others injured when suspected armed herders attacked a community in Benue's Guma Local Government Area. The incident was reported by a local source.
- Benue launches five-year strategic food security plan to boost agriculture, peace
Benue state has launched a five-year Strategic Food Security Plan aimed at enhancing food production, strengthening resilience in farming communities, and promoting sustainable peace and economic development. The plan serves as a roadmap for these initiatives.
- Nigeria: Three Killed in Benue Attacks Days After IGP's Visit
Three people were killed in Benue State attacks in Ohimini, occurring two days after Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu visited the region and promised intensified intelligence-driven operations to address insecurity.
- Three killed in Benue attacks days after IGP’s visit
Three people were killed in attacks in Ohimini, Benue, days after Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu visited the state and pledged intensified intelligence-driven operations to tackle insecurity.
- Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new infections
The Lassa fever death toll has reached 224, with a rising fatality rate despite fewer new infections. Ondo State recorded the highest burden at 30% of confirmed cases, followed by Bauchi (25%), Taraba (14%), Edo (10%), and Benue (6%).
- Amidst Benue Insecurity, IGP’s visit, Governor Alia renews call for state police
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue called for operationalizing state police during a security meeting with the Inspector-General of Police in Makurdi. The meeting followed ongoing insecurity in the state, with Alia emphasizing the need to shift focus from debating the necessity of state police to implementing them.
- Senate urges immediate security deployment over fresh killings in Benue communities
The Senate observed a minute of silence for victims of attacks in Akpachi-Ugboju, Otukpo-Nobi, and Ondo Ugboju, and urged immediate security deployment in Benue communities. The article highlights fresh killings in these areas.
- Suspected herders attack Benue community 48 hours after Otukpo killings
Residents of Ondo community in Benue's Otukpo Local Government Area fled after a fresh attack by suspected armed herdsmen 48 hours following a previous deadly assault in the same area that claimed several lives.
- Nigeria: Plateau, Benue Killings - Nigeria Cannot Prosper While Innocent Blood Flows - Obi
Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, condemned recent killings in Benue and Plateau states, stating Nigeria cannot prosper while innocent citizens are killed by violence.
- Nigeria: 18 Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Communities
Eighteen people were killed in an attack on Benue communities by suspected herdsmen. Youths protested at Och'Idoma's palace, blocked roads with corpses, and demanded action.
- Nigeria: Benue, Plateau Communities Hit By Fresh Attacks, 27 Killed
27 people were killed in fresh attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states, Nigeria, by suspected armed groups. Residents are mourning and calling for urgent government intervention.
- Suspected herders kill scores in Benue, weeks after MACBAN chief’s murder
Suspected herders killed multiple people in Benue's Otukpo Local Government Area. Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed security agencies to pursue the perpetrators. The attacks occurred weeks after the murder of a MACBAN chief.
- Nigeria: Alia Briefs Tinubu On Benue Security, Politics After State At 50 Celebrations
Governor Hyacinth Alia briefed President Bola Tinubu on security, the return of internally displaced persons, ongoing projects, and the political situation in Benue following the state's 50th anniversary celebrations. The meeting addressed post-celebration developments and regional issues.
- Alia briefs Tinubu on Benue security, politics after state at 50 celebrations
Governor Hyacinth Alia briefed President Bola Tinubu on security, the return of internally displaced persons, ongoing projects, and the political situation in Benue following the state's 50th anniversary celebrations. The meeting occurred after the state's golden jubilee events.
- APC overturns many Benue primaries, drops Suswam, others after appeals
The APC overturned several Benue primaries, removing Suswam and others following appeals. The decision has altered the political dynamics between Governor Hyacinth Alia and George Akume.
- Gunmen kidnap Benue pastor, church members
Gunmen have kidnapped a pastor and church members in Benue. The Church expressed heavy-hearted concern but confidence in God's sovereignty regarding the abduction.
- 10 suspects in police net over killing of Benue MACBAN’s chairman – Official
Ten suspects were arrested by the police in Otukpo Local Government Area on 27 June during a coordinated operation related to the killing of Benue MACBAN’s chairman. The police spokesperson confirmed the arrests as part of the investigation into the murder.
- Nigeria’s petrol price climbs to ₦1,596 per litre in May — NBS
Nigeria’s petrol price increased to ₦1,596 per litre in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Consumers in Edo, Bauchi, and Benue states paid the highest average prices during this period.
- Ortom rejects Benue probe report over alleged ₦139.8bn gap
Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom rejected a state commission's report alleging a ₦139.8 billion financial discrepancy in government finances between 2015 and 2023. The report was conducted to investigate the gap, which Ortom disputed.
- Lawyer demands independent probe into Benue teenager’s death, seeks urgent EFCC reforms
A lawyer is demanding an independent investigation into the death of Benue teenager Master Atsar Sesugh, allegedly caused by EFCC officials, and is calling for urgent reforms within the EFCC.