Nigeria is at war. We can no longer afford the dangerous denial – Peter Obi tells President Tinubu
Peter Obi, who ran for president in the 2023 election under the Labour Party, has raised serious concerns about the rising violence in Nigeria. He said the country is no longer in a normal situation and urged President Tinubu to recognize how bad things have gotten. He mentioned the killing of 17 soldiers in Niger […]
President Tinubu bows out as Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Bio is elected new ECOWAS chairman
Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio, has been chosen as the new leader of ECOWAS, the group of West African countries. He takes over from Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who held the position for the past two years. The change happened during ECOWAS’s 67th ordinary session held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Sunday. That’s where […]
Benue: It’s act of terrorism, not farmers-herders clash – Expert
A former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has spoken out about the recent attacks in Benue State. He said the government is not doing enough and the violence should be seen as terrorism, not just clashes between farmers and herders. President Bola Tinubu recently visited Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, to speak […]
Benue: We are facing far more sinister motives than farmer herder clashes – Tor Tiv
The traditional ruler of the Tiv people, Tor Tiv V, His Royal Majesty James Ayatse, has spoken out strongly against the idea that the ongoing violence in Benue State is simply due to fights between farmers and herders. Speaking during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other key figures in the state, he said […]
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 attacks: We’re facing calculated genocidal invasion by herder terrorists – Tor Tiv tells President Tinubu
The traditional ruler of Benue State, Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, has disagreed with the idea that the violence in the state is due to clashes between farmers and herders. He called this belief false and misleading. Speaking during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other key figures in Benue on Wednesday, June 18, […]
Benue k!llings: How come no arrest has been made? – President Tinubu queries IGP
During his visit to Benue on June 18, Tinubu asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, why no arrests have been made over the recent deadly attacks in the state. He also gave a direct order to Nigeria’s Service Chiefs and security leaders to go after those who caused the violence. The President made […]
Peter Obi thanks President Tinubu for deciding to visit scenes of Benue massacre, urges him to also visit Niger state
The deadly incident happened over the weekend, and many Nigerians had been calling for the President to show concern. Peter Obi appreciated the decision, saying it’s a good step toward comforting the grieving communities. In a post shared on his social media page, Obi urged the President to also visit Niger State, which is currently […]
IGP Visits Benue, Commiserates With Government On Killings Of Residents
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, visited Benue State on June 16, 2025, following recent attacks that led to the deaths of many residents. He was joined by top police officers, including Deputy Inspectors-General and senior regional commanders, to show concern and take action. On arrival, the IGP went to the Benue State Government […]
“This routine statement does not cut It” – Falz slams President Tinubu’s response to Benue killings
Nigerian rapper and activist Falz is not holding back his thoughts. Recently, after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a statement about the violent attacks in Benue State, Falz shared his feelings on X (formerly Twitter). He said the president’s message was just another usual statement that didn’t really offer much. In his post, President Tinubu […]