Benue crisis: IDPs facing neglect, untold suffering – Youth leader, Alidu provides fresh insight
Magagi Mike Alidu, the President of Ochetoha K’Idoma Youth Wing Worldwide, has shared his concerns about the ongoing crisis in Benue State. He said the killings and suffering of displaced people are not just random acts of violence. According to him, there seems to be a plan to push people off their land. He explained […]
Benue attacks: Actress Hilda Dokubo poses a pertinent question
Actress Hilda Dokubo is worried about the recent attacks happening in Benue State. She shared her thoughts on social media, wondering about the help given so far. On her Instagram page, Hilda said people in Benue have been told to “reconcile.” But she asked a strong question: who should they make peace with? She questioned, […]
Benue: NYSC members evacuated from crisis areas – Coordinator
The Benue State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Veronica Garba, has said that corps members posted to troubled areas in the state have been moved to safer places in Makurdi. She revealed this during an interview with journalists on Thursday in Wannune, located in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State. […]
Benue security crisis politicized – Tor Tiv opens up to President Tinubu [FULL SPEECH]
The traditional ruler of the Tiv people, Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, has said that the security situation in Benue State is being used for political gain. He made this known during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other important figures in Makurdi, the state capital. President Tinubu had come to the state after […]
Benue: ‘Nothing like farmers-herders clash ‘ – CDS Musa gives reasons for conflicts
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said there is really no such thing as a clash between farmers and herders. He explained that a clash means both sides are fighting or moving towards each other, but in this case, it is only animals moving into farmlands. So, it is not a clash […]
Benue killings: Kiddwaya demands justice for victims, lasting solutions
Former Big Brother Naija star, Terseer Waya, better known as Kiddwaya, has reacted to the recent killings in his home state, Benue. He said he was heartbroken and described the killings as totally unacceptable. In a statement he released on Monday night, Kiddwaya demanded that those responsible be brought to justice. He also said the […]
Houses burnt as residents flee from communal clash in Benue
Several homes were burnt down as people ran away from their villages after a new fight broke out between two communities in Gwer East and Konshisha Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. Reports say the incident happened over the weekend and is part of an ongoing conflict between the two areas. The fight has […]