Christianity facing existential threat in Nigeria – Trump issues another warning
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again raised alarm about the safety of Christians in Nigeria, saying the faith is facing an existential threat in the country. Trump claimed that Christians are increasingly becoming targets of violence and persecution, and he stressed that the international community must pay closer attention to the situation. According […]
Nigeria worse than country at war – Chidoka
Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has raised serious concerns about the current state of Nigeria, saying the situation is even worse than that of a country at war. During a recent interview on Channels Television, Chidoka explained that Nigeria’s level of instability today goes beyond what is usually seen in civil wars. He noted that […]
Armed Men Open Fire, Leave One Dead, Another Wounded In Plateau
Gunmen attacked residents in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, shooting two people and leaving one dead while the other is fighting for his life. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the news on X on Friday, the attack happened on Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m. along the Margif–Kopmur Road. The victims […]
Herdsmen attack Catholic Parish in Katsina-Ala
Armed Fulani herdsmen have launched a violent assault on St. Paul’s Parish in Aye-Twar (Agu Centre), Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. A resident confirmed the incident and urged security agencies and relevant authorities to act swiftly to protect lives and property. The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association (NCDPA) in Katsina-Ala Diocese has condemned […]
Benue K!llings: Tinubu Visits Injured Victims At Teaching Hospital
President Bola Tinubu has paid a visit to some of the people who were injured in the deadly attack that happened in Yelwata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. He visited them at the teaching hospital in Makurdi, the state capital. After checking on the victims at the hospital, President Tinubu […]
‘Your pain is my pain’ — MI Abaga speaks out on Benue killings
Nigerian rapper and music executive, Jude Abaga, known as MI, has expressed deep sadness about the recent killings happening in Benue State. He showed strong support for the affected communities and called for the violence to stop. On Monday, MI shared on X that his heart feels very heavy. He said it hurts him deeply […]
Insecurity: IGP Kayode Egbetokun visits Benue
On Monday, June 16, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, traveled to Benue State to see the security problems there for himself. This visit came after many violent attacks happened recently, causing many people to lose their lives and forcing hundreds to leave their homes. The visit happened soon after a serious attack last […]
Social critic, VeryDarkMan shares visual of several burnt bodies and homes in Benue community attacked by Fulani herdsmen (videos)
Nigerian social media activist Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has posted videos online showing the aftermath of a violent attack in Benue State. The attack, which happened in the town of Yelwata, left many people dead and homes destroyed. Reports say that about 200 people were killed in the attack. It started late on […]
Pope Leo condemns the “terrible m@ssacre” in Yelwata, Benue State (video)
On Sunday, Pope Leo offered prayers for the people who died in the tragic killings in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria. Before giving the Angelus prayer on June 15, the Pope spoke about the heartbreaking attack in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where about 200 people lost their lives. Reports say the killings were carried out […]
Treat Benue Killings As ‘National Emergency’ – Governor Alia Pleads With Tinubu As Death Toll Hits 72
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has asked President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian security agencies to treat the killings in the state as a national emergency. He made this call after the number of people killed in recent attacks rose to 72. The attacks happened between Thursday and late Friday in Ukum Local Government […]