Nigerian police and JAMB have clarified that recent kidnap victims in Benue were not UTME candidates, correcting widespread misinformation and debunking claims.

Nigeria's FCT minister Nyesom Wike stated that David Mark and Rotimi Amaechi would not be able to secure electoral victories for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers and Benue states during the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian politician Peter Obi has strongly condemned the recent abduction of UTME candidates in Benue State. He also criticized the leadership in connection with the incident, calling for immediate action.

PDP aspirant Terkaa Ucha has joined the 2027 Benue governorship race, expressing concern over the insecurity and hardship faced by residents and pledging to implement key laws if elected.

Gunmen reportedly abducted 14 candidates preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Benue State, Nigeria. The incident has raised concerns about security for students.

US humanitarian worker Alex Barbir has advised Nigerians to protect themselves if the government fails to provide security, particularly in Plateau and Benue states. Barbir denies inciting violence with his statement.

Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has ordered security agencies to launch coordinated operations to flush out suspected armed herdsmen camps in forests across the state following renewed deadly attacks on rural communities.

Farmers in Benue, Nigeria, are fleeing their communities due to a significant escalation in attacks, as reported by The Guardian Nigeria News.

Suspected armed herders attacked a community in Benue, Nigeria, on Friday afternoon, killing one person on his farm and injuring others. The victim's remains were reportedly mutilated.

A deep political rift between Governor Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Akume is causing divisions within Benue's APC, potentially jeopardizing the 2027 re-election bids of federal lawmakers.

At least 16 people were killed in separate violent incidents across Benue and Kaduna states during Easter celebrations, prompting calls for enhanced security measures.

Nigeria experienced a 'Bloody Easter' with violence reported in Benue and Kaduna states, occurring despite President Tinubu's earlier pledges to improve security.

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Dr Raymond Edoh, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Benue State governorship election, pledging transformative…

Nine people were killed in a new attack by gunmen in Benue State, Nigeria.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has deployed 14 units of specialised forces and 250 tactical personnel to reinforce the Benue Police Command, ensuring security for the Easter period.

The Benue state government has evacuated over 600 students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in response to an attack in Plateau state, citing concerns for their safety and welfare.

Mr. Agbese, the deputy spokesperson for Nigeria's House of Representatives, has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party, attributing the move to growing grassroots support in his constituency and amidst speculation of an APC crisis in Benue.

A farmer in Benue recounted his terrifying encounter with armed herdsmen, stating that their guns failed to fire during the confrontation.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested several suspects and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during clearance operations against criminal elements in Nigeria's North Central zone.

A deepening feud within the Benue APC between Governor Alia and SGF Akume has created parallel factions, risking legal battles and the party’s future in 2027, and is anticipated to cause a leadership shake-up in the House of Representatives.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have launched an intensified pre-wet season farming offensive in Benue State, successfully dismantling criminal networks. The operations led to the neutralization of a suspected bandit and the arrest of several others.

Benue State University has been shut down hours after students staged a protest, blocking the main gate and demanding clarity over the handling of NELFUND payments.

A Nigerian lawmaker suggests strategies to secure Benue State and resolve the humanitarian crisis in its IDP camps, a region severely affected by violent attacks for over a decade.

“We came back to write exams and found our classrooms destroyed,” a school principal said after a windstorm damaged buildings and facilities in Otukpo. The post Benue students sit exams in damaged classrooms after storm tears off school roofs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of inducing defections, asserting that this strategy will not weaken the opposition.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi A two-hour rainstorm has caused widespread destruction in the ancient town of Otukpo in Benue state, leaving homes ruined, electricity installations destroyed, and large parts of the town in darkness. The heavy rainfall, which many residents initially welcomed as the first rain of the year late Friday night, quickly turned into […] The post Benue: Mayor appeals for urgent aid as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Otukpo appeared first on Vanguard News.

A heavy rainstorm has caused significant damage to homes and businesses in Otukpo, Benue State, prompting the local monarch to appeal for urgent government intervention.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) branch at Father Adasu University in Benue has threatened industrial action due to unpaid salary arrears, promotion benefits, and pension irregularities.

The governor expressed deep sorrow over reports of terrorists ambushing innocent farmers in Asaba and Akpete, Benue State, and assured the affected communities of enhanced security measures.

Police have deployed more security operatives to communities in Benue, Nigeria, following attacks by armed herders, with six bodies recovered and patrols intensified to prevent further incidents.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed two suspected terrorists during a Benue raid, recovering an AK-47, 82 SIM cards, and multiple ATM cards. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-20-terrorists-recover-82-sim-cards-in-benue-raid/

Families in Nigeria were unable to proceed with the burial of 13 victims of the Kwande attack after the mortician reportedly went missing, causing a halt to the funeral arrangements.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has disclosed that his administration requires about N242 billion to construct roads across all 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The post Benue seeks N242bn for roads, partners with NCDC for development appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Government has nullified the appointments of the Provost, Registrar, and Bursar at Benue’s Federal College of Education, citing violations of due process.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted an AK-47 rifle and several naira notes as exhibits in the ongoing trial of suspects linked to the June 13, 2025 attack on Yelwata village in Benue State.

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, called on his supporters in Plateau State, who are aggrieved with Governor Caleb Mutfwang, to drop such animosity.

Troops from Operation Whirl Stroke successfully rescued two bank workers who had been abducted in Zaki-Biam, Benue State, and were held in Taraba State.

A Benue Links bus collided with a truck in Nigeria, killing six people and injuring 12 others. The accident occurred less than three kilometers from Otukpo town.

Gunmen have fatally shot a former local government chairman in Otukpo and killed 12 other individuals in Kwande, Benue State, prompting Governor Alia to condemn the barbaric killings.

Close to 20 people have been reportedly killed and many are missing in a bloody attack by suspected herdsmen on Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities in Benue State, Nigeria.

Martina Atom, a 45-year-old mother of four from Benue, suffered a horrific attack by bandits who severed her hand during an afternoon raid.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, announced the deployment of a new battalion to Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State to enhance security operations and restore order.

Enugu State’s health system is on high alert for Lassa fever following the deaths of 10 health workers in neighboring Benue.

The trial of nine defendants accused in the June 2025 Yelwata village massacre in Benue State, Nigeria, which reportedly killed 150 people, has been delayed due to a new defence lawyer's request.

New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Hycienth Alia of Benue visited internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the border communities of their respective states, with Governor Alia reaffirming commitment to collaboration.

The Benue State government has commenced the resettlement of victims from the Yelewata attack, utilizing N1.25 billion in donations for housing, healthcare, education, and security.

The Benue state government has provided fresh details on how it deployed the N1.275billion donated for victims of the June 13, 2025 Yelewata attack, highlighting progress in relief delivery, rehabilitation and phased resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The post Yelewata tragedy: Benue channels N1.275b into relief, rehabilitation, resettlement appeared first on Vanguard News.

Health authorities describe the situation as alarming, particularly as the virus spreads among frontline medical personnel. The post Lassa Fever kills 10 in Benue, 45 cases confirmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, said in a statement that the incident occurred on Wednesday The post Nigerian military rescues Benue Links passengers from kidnap attempt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Discover how ImpactHub, a youth empowerment foundation, has transformed the lives of over 10,000 youths in Nigeria through education and peacebuilding. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-empowers-10000-youths-in-benue-borno-plateau/

The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi, Nigeria, has successfully fitted its first body-powered transhumeral prosthesis on a herdsmen attack survivor, Mrs. Blessing Agidi, marking a medical milestone.

Two fishermen have been reportedly killed in an ambush by armed herdsmen in Obishu community of Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. The post Benue: Again, armed herders kill two fishermen n Agatu ambush appeared first on Vanguard News.

A pastor and at least one other person were reportedly killed following fresh attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in the Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria.

The Nigerian Army killed a suspected terrorist and recovered rifles in a Benue raid, while police recovered AK-47 rifles from an accident scene in Niger where a suspect was lynched.

Police in Benue, Nigeria, have arrested seven suspects in connection with an April 15 abduction in Otukpo, with some victims rescued during a joint security operation.

A family has raised fresh concerns after two teenage brothers were identified among 14 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue, Nigeria, as police continue efforts to rescue the victims.

The crisis within the Benue State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified after a faction suspended the newly elected chairman and several other members. This move further deepens the internal conflict within the party.

Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, Nigeria, prompting residents to demand urgent action.

Gabriel Suswam, a former governor of Benue State, has announced his intention to contest for the Benue North-East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

The media team for the Sultan of Sokoto refuted a circulating social media post that used an AI-generated image to falsely link the Sultan to the crisis in Benue State.

Dr. Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, visited Benue State in Nigeria, advocating for stronger peacebuilding efforts, inclusive development, and deeper collaboration between global partners and subnational governments.

Four people, including an elderly man and his two sons, were killed in a suspected witchcraft-related attack in the Imande-Dem community of Benue State, Nigeria, prompting a local government chairman to order a probe.

Amnesty International has criticized authorities following an attack in Benue, Nigeria, where gunmen killed 17 residents, injured dozens, and set homes ablaze during Easter celebrations.

The office of the Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has dismissed a purported zoning arrangement announced by a group known as the…

Samuel Ortom, the immediate past Governor of Benue State, has dismissed circulating social media claims that he intends to contest the Benue North-West Senatorial seat in 2027, labeling the reports false and misleading.

The Labour Party in Nigeria's Benue State has formally recognized Chief Philip Agbese, a federal representative, as the undisputed leader of the party within the state, with promises of a strong comeback in 2027.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has publicly stated that he has not endorsed any candidate for elective positions in the 2027 elections, cautioning aspirants against using his name to seek support.

Armed herdsmen attacked the Yelewata community in Benue, Nigeria, injuring two people. The incident follows a previous incursion on June 13, 2025, which reportedly claimed over 200 lives.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that 85% of confirmed Lassa fever cases this year are concentrated in five states: Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, and Edo, according to its latest situation report for Epidemiological Week 10.

Benue State in Nigeria is experiencing a tragic situation where armed miners are launching attacks, seizing farmlands, and causing forced relocation of residents.

The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) have explained that Nigerian states are experiencing a power supply drop due to reduced national grid allocation and gas shortages, affecting electricity volume available for distribution.

Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly taken control of seven communities in Benue State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of four people and several injuries.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured Nigerians at home and abroad that the state is recovering, highlighting progress in security, education, healthcare, and economic revitalization, and inviting investment.

Before the sun rises over the plains of Benue, the camps stir. Not with the rhythm of village life, but with the uneasy movement of people who have nowhere else to go. The post IDP Camp Residents to…

The Council of Christian Elders in Benue State has presented the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Dr. Tor Uja as its preferred governorship candidate in the coming 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Benue Christian Elders present ex-NCPC boss as consensus candidate appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Benue State Government has commenced training for 300 personnel of its Civil Protection Guards and has expressed support for the establishment of state police.

A group called Kunav Progressive Academics has dismissed a petition submitted by some governorship aspirants from Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State to Catholic Bishops, describing it as politically motivated ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Nigerian Presidency and Benue State Police are intensifying collaboration to tackle banditry and farmer-herder clashes, aiming to restore peace in vulnerable communities in Nigeria's North Central region.

“The victims were released when it was apparent troops had closed in on the kidnappers, leaving no room for them to manoeuvre." The post Nigeria Army rescues five kidnapped persons, seizes weapons in Benue – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia condemns a recent deadly attack on farmers, tasking security operatives to rescue an abducted girl and find missing vill Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-calls-for-rescue-of-abducted-girl-missing-villagers/

The spokesperson pointed out that the aim was to track down those responsible for the attack and apprehend them. The post 6 cashew farmers killed in Benue – Police appeared first on Vanguard News.

Thugs in Benue State abducted a mortuary attendant, disrupting a planned mass burial for victims of a recent bandit attack in the Kwande Local Government Area.

A mass burial for victims of a bandit attack in Benue State was disrupted when thugs abducted a mortuary attendant, causing widespread outrage.

Nigeria's Senate has called upon the Federal Government to establish a military base in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State to enhance security and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents to their communities.

The agency highlighted that residents in Benue, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Cross River, Oyo, Ogun, and other inland areas of the southern states are particularly vulnerable. The post Abuja, Benue, other states at risk as temperatures soar across Nigeria- NiMet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralized two suspected terrorists in Benue State, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and other items, following earlier reports of soldiers foiling cattle rustling and killing terrorists in the region.

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has pledged to eradicate insecurity and re-establish lasting peace across communities in the state, following a briefing on the deployment of security personnel.

The Benue State Assembly has condemned the abduction and killing of a traditional ruler by unknown gunmen in Kam Village, Tongov, Katsina-Ala LGA.

Prof Daniel Saror, was the seventh Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He was elected to the Senate representing Benue North East District between 1999 and 2007. He was also a Minority Leader of the Senate. In this interview,... The post State of The Nation: How North has become Nigeria’s problem — Saror, ex-Senate Minority Leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

*It’s senseless, barbaric, unacceptable — Gov Alia *Tinubu should urgently intervene — Aondoakaa  By Peter Duru; Demola Akinyemi & Ndahi Marama  The terrorists, barely 48 hours after killing scores of residents of Ngoshe community in Borno state and abducting more than 300 others, mostly women and children, have killed another 20  in fresh attack on Benue […] The post Terrorists kill 20 in Benue, kidnap 10 in Kwara, hours after Borno bloodbath  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Renewed attacks by suspected armed herders in a Benue community in Nigeria have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, prompting the governor to condemn the violence and vow justice.

Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the killing of 12 people in Kwande and a former council chairperson in Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria, calling the acts barbaric and unacceptable.

Armed bandits attacked a Civil Protection Guard checkpoint in Abaji Town, Benue State, resulting in one death and two injuries. Security forces have made arrests.

According to him, coordinated collaboration among stakeholders is key to effectively managing the situation and protecting residents. The post Lassa fever: Benue moves to contain outbreak appeared first on Vanguard News.

Benue NBA branches have issued a joint statement faulting the Code of Conduct Bureau's invitation of Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho, calling it unconstitutional.

The governors of Taraba and Benue states met in Wukari and established a joint committee to address border insecurity, emphasizing the urgent need for synergy to restore peace and safeguard lives and property.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has pledged to enhance security in the troubled communities of Benue state, Nigeria.

Benue State in Nigeria has begun the resettlement of victims from the June 2025 Yelewata attack, which killed over 100 people, and has enrolled 5,883 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in a health insurance scheme.

Nigerian Air Force airstrikes successfully neutralized several terror commanders in Borno's Sambisa axis, while troops killed two bandits in Benue State in separate operations.

The agency also disclosed that landscape and readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states; Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, FCT, Gombe, Kano, Kwara and Lagos,to evaluate…

The trial of nine suspects in the Yelwata, Benue State attack has been stalled, partly pending a federal pathology report on the massacre victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/yelwata-suspects-trial-stalled-as-benue-awaits-pathology-report/

Over 100 terrorists storm Benue villages, kill 150, witness tells court  The Guardian Nigeria News

A police witness testified in a Federal High Court that Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men to carry out the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-200-men-wielding-ak-47s-stormed-yelwata-police-witness/

By Peter Duru Makurdi —Two fishermen have been reportedly killed in an ambush by armed herdsmen in Obishu community of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A source in the area disclosed that the victims were waylaid by the killer herdsmen late Monday while at their mud fishing pond to harvest their fish. The […] The post 2 fishermen killed in Benue ambush by armed herders appeared first on Vanguard News.

Benue State in Nigeria has become the first state to formally implement a community policing structure, as outlined in the Police Act 2020, to address lingering security challenges.

The Benue state government has refuted claims of establishing a rehabilitation centre for hardened terrorists, stating that the proposed facility is intended for victims of forced recruitment into criminal gangs.

Ahmad Zubairu, the acting spokesperson for the operation, disclosed this in a statement Sunday evening. The post Nigerian soldiers dislodge terrorists in Benue appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police in Benue, Nigeria, have arrested seven suspects in connection with the April 15 abduction of passengers in Otukpo and successfully rescued some of the victims.

Outrage erupted in Benue state, Nigeria, after a mortician was arrested for allegedly using a human leg from a corpse as a walking stick. The incident has sparked significant public outcry in the community.

Nigerian police successfully rescued several abducted passengers in separate operations across Benue and Kogi states. These efforts also led to the arrest of multiple suspects involved in the highway abductions.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Ukum LGA, Benue, amidst intensified security operations in the state.

Two people were reportedly killed during an attack by suspected herders or gunmen on a community in Benue State. The incident caused fear and casualties among residents.

Suspected armed herders attacked communities in Benue State, Nigeria, resulting in the death of a mobile police officer and 13 other individuals during an attempt to repel the assault.

A Benue lawmaker has announced his intention to seek re-election, citing the experience gained as a first-time legislator as a basis for providing improved representation to his constituency.

An Abuja cleric has called for increased police recruitment, stating that Nigeria is under-policed, which contributes to unabated attacks on Christian communities in the North.

The death toll from an armed herdsmen attack on Agena community in Benue State, Nigeria, has risen to 11 after two more bodies were recovered.

Gunmen attacked a village in Benue state, central Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 residents. Benue is part of a region in Africa's most populous country frequently plagued by deadly incidents.

At least nine people are dead after suspected armed herders launched an attack on communities in Gwer East, Benue State, during a busy market day. Read More:…

The Inspector-General of Police has deployed tactical teams and 14 Police Mobile Force units, totaling 250 personnel, to reinforce security in Benue State ahead of Easter celebrations.

The Benue and Bauchi State Governments have commenced the evacuation of their indigenes studying at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following recent deadly attacks and security concerns in the Plateau region.

Governor Alia of Benue State, Nigeria, has approved a one-week Easter holiday for all public and civil servants across the state, commencing from Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has ordered its Benue State Command to investigate an incident of schoolgirl abuse at Seat of Wisdom Secondary School in Aliade, Benue State, Nigeria.

The chairman of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State, Nigeria, revealed that the armed gang responsible for abducting nine worshippers at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, originated from a neighboring state.

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE in Nigeria have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested two suspects during coordinated operations in parts of Benue State.

Security officials from Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states in Nigeria have united to combat cross-border insecurity, pledging enhanced collaboration and early warning systems.

Tension has gripped parts of Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Nigeria, following the killing of a local woodcutter and farm operator by suspected armed herdsmen. The victim was identified as an indigene of Enungba.

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has advised traditional rulers to avoid partisan politics and called on his kinsmen to unite for the development of their community.

“The earlier those who want to resign tender their resignation letters, the better, as it will give me a clear direction to get other hands that will fill the position for continuation,” he said. The…

Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, on Tuesday said the number of suspected Lassa fever cases in the state has risen to 383, with 47 confirmed positive.

—Driven by hike in prices of beans, yam flour, others —Kogi, Benue, Anambra record highest headline food inflation rates; Katsina, Imo, Ebonyi lowest By Elizabeth Adegbesan LAGOS — Nigeria’s annual food inflation rate reversed a six-month downward trend, rising to 12.2 per cent in February, from 8.89 per cent in January, driven by prices of beans, […] The post After 6-month break, food inflation resumes upward climb, rises 12.12% ———– 5 Lead Story appeared first on Vanguard News.

Stakeholders in Benue State, Nigeria, have called for collective action to address misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech as part of efforts to strengthen peace and social cohesion in the state.

The CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Pius Akutah, has urged former Governor Ortom and leaders of the Benue PDP to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid for state development.

ASUU made its position known in a communique issued on Saturday in Makurdi and signed by the branch secretary, Daniel Chile. The post Benue varsity ASUU threatens strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke apprehended a suspected attacker in Benue's Guma LGA following an assault on a local resident.

A witness said the victims, mostly women and youths, were gathering fallen cashew nuts after rainfall when attackers opened fire. The post Terrorists kill 15 villagers harvesting cashew in Benue community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

At least 15 people were reportedly killed and several injured in an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on the Ojantele community in Nigeria's Benue State.

The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, is working to restore permanent peace in troubled communities in Benue. Dr. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, has met with security agencies in Benue State to address and end the ongoing crises and killings.

The planned burial of 13 victims in Benue State has been cancelled after the mortician responsible for the bodies went missing, disrupting the funeral proceedings.

Anger and grief have swept through parts of Benue State, Nigeria, following the reported abduction and murder of Zaki Sughter Agamber, the traditional ruler of Mbajiir in Tongov, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, by armed men.

A former Benue AG warns that scrapping indirect primaries in Nigeria’s electoral law could worsen godfatherism by leaving parties with only two extreme opt Read More: https://punchng.com/scrapping-indirect-primaries-may-worsen-godfatherism-ex-benue-ag-warns/

Governor Hyacinth Alia has vowed to deal with insecurity and restore lasting peace in Benue State.

Thugs attack Senator Udende in Benue  The Guardian Nigeria News

Insecurity is escalating across Nigeria as Boko Haram and ISWAP declare a caliphate in Borno, claiming responsibility for killings and abductions, while other attacks occur in Benue, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara states.

Generations of children in Nigeria's Plateau and Benue states are growing up in a cycle of violence, facing a bleak future due to decades of bloodbaths.

The Nigeria Police Force presents N22.3 million to 16 families of fallen officers in Benue State from its Group Life Assurance and Accident benefits. Read More:…

Nigerian newspapers report on terror gripping Nasarawa, Kogi, and Benue states, with residents revealing routes and transit camps. Additionally, the African Democratic Congress accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritizing his 2027 re-election over governance, citing budget failures and rising insecurity.

Residents and security disclosures in Nasarawa and Kogi states have revealed a widening network of forest corridors, transit routes, and temporary camps allegedly used by terrorists in the region, extending to Benue.

Read the latest on the APC state congress as new executives emerge in Benue, Kano, and other states, amid controversies and calls for unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-panel-defends-benue-congress-as-more-state-excos-emerge/

Factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume held separate congresses in Benue, Nigeria, producing parallel state executives of the APC, deepening the political crisis.

Residents of Naka and surrounding communities in Benue State, Nigeria, are in shock following the alleged killing of 29-year-old Comfort Hajia Anura.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State is facing a deepening crisis as factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume have elected parallel state executives.

Two pregnant internally displaced women have tragically died in a Benue State community in Nigeria, reportedly due to severe poverty and inadequate access to essential healthcare services, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis.

The Benue State Government has announced the commencement of resettlement efforts for victims of the June 2025 Yelewata attacks.

Benue State is grappling with a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 confirmed cases and 10 cumulative deaths recorded out of 250 suspected infections across the state. The post Lassa fever surge claims 10 lives in Benue, 45 cases confirmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

According to the state epidemiologist, Asema Msuega, 250 suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Benue, out of which 45 have been confirmed. The post Lassa Fever: Benue records death of 10 health workers, five doctors affected appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A witness testified in court about a coordinated attack by over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists on Yelwata community in Benue State, Nigeria, which resulted in the massacre of more than 150 people and the razing of houses.

A witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja that over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists attacked villages in Benue State, resulting in the burning of houses, grievous bodily harm, and the deaths of over 150 people in the Yelwata community.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to resolve their differences for the peace and development of the state.

The Benue State Government clarified that its planned rehabilitation center is for youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, distinguishing them from hardened terrorists.

The All Progressives Congress in Benue State praises the peaceful and orderly conduct of its local government congresses, affirming the results’ legitimacy Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-hails-or

Armed men on motorbikes have carried out deadly raids on villages in Niger State, Nigeria, shooting locals, setting homes alight, and abducting an unknown number of people.