UN Agency trains, empowers 300 HIV positive, displaced women in skills, arts
By Peter Duru The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, UN Women, has trained and empowered 300 vulnerable Nigerian women residing in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps and those living with HIV/AIDS. National Programme Officer, UN Women Nigeria, Mrs. Patience Ekeoba made the disclosure yesterday at the graduation ceremony and […]
Benue Police arrest man, 21, with 26 mobile phones
The Benue Police Command has arrested one Godwin Raphael, 21, with 26 brands of mobile phones, a locally made pistol and other items in Otukpo Local Government Area.
“Over 3,641 killed in Benue by armed herdsmen”
Indications emerged Monday that over 3,641 persons were reportedly killed in Benue by suspected armed herdsmen between 2016 and 2018.
Benue Govt. impounds 105 cows over open grazing
The Benue State Livestock Guards has impounded 105 cows and four sheep caught grazing openly near Akawe Torkula College of Advanced and Professional Studies, Makurdi.
My story as agbero should inspire all less-privileged—Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said his life story as a motor park tout (agbero), taxi and truck driver should be a source of inspiration to all less-privileged and downtrodden persons across the world to aspire to greatness and became positive influence on their societies.
Benue tribal leaders reject FG’s plan to re-open cattle routes
Benue tribal leaders, including those of Mdzough U Tiv, MUT; Ochetoha K’Idoma, OKI, and Omi Ny’ Igede, ONI, have rejected moves by Federal Government to re-open old cattle routes across the country.
