Benue chairman dies after wife
Former chairman of Konshisha Local Government Area in Benue State, Moses Shirsha, has died just four days after losing his wife, Mercy Mngu. Reports say his wife passed away suddenly on March 25, 2026. A few days later, on March 29, Moses collapsed and died in his village while making arrangements for her burial. It […]
Benue APC justifies Ortom meeting attendance, seeks wider support for Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has defended some of its members who attended a political meeting at the residence of Samuel Ortom, the immediate past governor of the state. The party said the gathering should not be seen as anti-party activity. The meeting attracted criticism after reports suggested that APC chieftains joined […]
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue five passengers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five passengers along the Ugbokpo–Agatu road in Apa Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. during a routine patrol by officers carrying out visibility policing in the area. Security sources said the patrol team encountered suspected kidnappers in Ojantelle community who […]
Benue Monarch Urges Trump To Expedite Action On Military Threat
A traditional ruler in Benue State, HRH Kumaga Jor of Yelwata community, has spoken in support of recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding violent attacks in Nigeria. The monarch urged Trump to act quickly on his statements about possible U.S. intervention to stop killings targeting Christian communities. He made the remarks while […]
Benue Assembly gives contractor 15-day ultimatum to complete renovation project
The Benue State House of Assembly has given the contractor handling the renovation of its complex 15 days to complete the project or face investigations by the EFCC and ICPC. The warning was issued by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aondoaver Berger Alfred Emberga, during an inspection visit to the site alongside other lawmakers on Wednesday, […]
Villagers protests as herdsmen kill Catholic choirmaster, others in Benue
Traffic was brought to a halt on the busy Makurdi–Abuja highway on Saturday as villagers from Achakpa community in Agan, Makurdi LGA of Benue State, staged a protest against killings by suspected armed herdsmen. The angry villagers blocked the road after the early morning attack of September 20, 2025, which happened on the outskirts of […]
Benue: Court remands OrDubuDeli over alleged attack on SGF’s residence in Makurdi
A Magistrate Court in Makurdi has ordered that Mr. Haakyav Tombu Peter, widely known as OrDubuDeli, be kept at the Makurdi Correctional Facility. He is facing serious accusations connected to terrorism and robbery. Before this development, Peter had complained to the Benue State Commissioner of Police that he was attacked on Sunday at Judges Quarters […]
Empty vengeful outing – Gov Alia dismisses Waya’s petition to Pope Leo XIV
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed a petition sent against him by Joseph Waya, the 2023 APGA governorship candidate, to Pope Leo XIV. He described the move as baseless and motivated by personal bitterness. Waya, through the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, accused Governor Alia of bringing the Catholic […]
Four k!lled as suspected herders attack Benue communities
Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four people and destroyed several properties in different communities within Tombu Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. A community leader, Joseph Anawah, confirmed that the attack happened on Monday, August 25. He explained that the suspected Fulani attackers stormed the area around 3:00 p.m. and set […]
Benue girl stabbed to death by suspected robbers in Lagos
A young girl named Faith, who was from Benue State, has sadly lost her life after being attacked by suspected robbers in Lagos. The terrible incident happened on Friday along Mobile Road in the Ajah area. Faith was from Itakpa Ito in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State. On the day of the attack, […]