…Ugbawka, Enugu State 94. Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State *(formerly Benue State University)* 95. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 96. Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State 97. Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo State 98. Shanahan University, Onitsha, Anambra…

…Johnson has mourned his young sister who was k!lled by suspected armed herdsmen in Benue State. LIB reported that suspected armed attackers have reportedly k!lled several people and injured others after invading communities in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, Au…

The Peoples Democratic Party 2027 State House of Assembly candidate in Benue State, Bemgba Iortyom, has called on the Federal Government not to bear the burden of investing in individual businesses by establishing ranches for herders. Iortyom, who made the call in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to jo…

…to protect lives and property following recent attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several residents were reportedly killed, injured or abducted by non-state […] The post Peter Obi visits Benue communities, demands stronger ac…

…to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, where recent attacks left several people dead, missing and injured. In a statement on his X handle on Friday, Obi said he…

…criminal militia operating along the Kyado""Jootar road in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were reportedly found d3ad inside a Dangote truck during a night fighting patrol by troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE. A security source told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about midnight on T…

…in Benue Another horrifying case of child abuse and cruelty has emerged in Makurdi, Benue State, sparking outrage and condemnation. A minor was allegedly abused and tortured with a hot object by the woman he lives with. Benue activist, Zege Orkwande, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Friday, August 14, 2026 said…

…arrested a woman for allegedly stealing a newborn baby in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday at a healthcare centre after the baby was taken to a ward with his mother for further care following his delivery. Activist Zege Orkwande, who confirmed the developme…

…and restoring peace, confidence and economic stability to the communities,” he said. In Benue State, the new 5 Division, with its headquarters expected in Makurdi, is intended to strengthen military operations against long-standing security challenges, including communal clashes and armed groups affecting Benue and nei…

…stole a newborn baby shortly after delivery at the Comprehensive Health Centre in Gboko, Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, August 12, 2026 shortly after delivery. Activist Zege'Orkwande Sughnen Yaaya, disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. According to him, ey…

…trafficking 13 girls to Ghana for pr0stitution A Chief Magistrate's Court in Makurdi, Benue State, has ordered the remand of a woman, Christiana Tengu Tsavkaha in Yaikyor prisons for alleged human trafficking. The police charged her with conspiracy and human trafficking. The Chief Magistrate adjourned the matter to Oct…

…assaulting a woman over non-payment of market levy in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred at a public market on Monday August 10, 2026. The suspects, identified as Terwase Aye Abere and Mayange Aondowase, from Igbor village in Gwer East, were arrested by the Benue State Civil Protectio…

…The lawmaker, who is representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue state, announced his official defection on the floor of the House during the plenary on Tuesday, March 31.

…enveloped Efeyi community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, Benue State, on Saturday as residents conducted a mass burial for 16 persons allegedly killed by suspected armed herdsmen. The victims were reportedly killed when the attackers invaded the community in the early hours of July 28, throwin…

…water supply, roads, youth empowerment and skills acquisition. He called on the Benue State Government to provide additional logistics support to security personnel operating in the region. "When a part of Nigeria bleeds, the whole nation bleeds," he said, calling for troops, intelligence, logistics and justice to addr…

…decisions of the Court of Appeal with regards to the cases against EFCC in terms of Benue State in the time of former Governor Samuel Ortom, and then the express provisions of Section 34 of the EFCC Act and Section 7, Subsection 6 of the Money Laundering Act. “The EFCC didn’t need to apologize to anybody, didn’t also n…

Police arrest five Pakistan nationals in Benue communities, recover 35 phones The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a state…

…man who was accused of witchcraft in Mbagen clan, Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. A Facebook user, Naomi had shared the photos, accusing the man of being responsible for the d8ath of her brother and others in the community. Reacting, Emmanuel wrote; "In Tiv society, parents who have rich kids in the city a…

…icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has condemned the continued killings in Benue State, describing the attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area as unacceptable. The Benue-born singer spoke on Wednesday during a visit to Otukpo-Nobi, one of the communities recently attacked by suspected armed…

…with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Nasarawa and Benue states during the morning hours. “The afternoon or evening period holds prospects for thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over the region. Cloudy skies are anticipated over the southern region, with prospects of light rain…

…Abaushwa community in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, the hometown of former governor Samuel Ortom, killing four persons and leaving several others injured. Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about midnight while villagers were asleep, attacking homes and kill…

…in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking to strip a Benue State House of Assembly member representing Okpokwu Constituency, Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2408/2025, held tha…

…community in Ndzorov, near Gbajimba, the headquarters of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herders, occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 throwing residents into panic as they fled for safety. Those reported k!lled include Mr. Ermberga Akom…

…Erondu as the APC candidate for Abia South.One of the more notable reversals saw former Benue state governor Gabriel Suswam, who had initially won the primary, lose the ticket to incumbent senator Emmanuel Udende following the appeal committee's recommendation.Despite the review, many politicians who had hoped to benef…

…and Ohimini local government areas in Benue SouthThe campaign council called on the Benue State Government to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the killings and account for all lossesThe ADC Benue South senatorial candidate proposed moving the operational headquarters of Benue State's security architect…