Over 28,997 lives lost to insecurity in Benue —Don
No fewer than 28,997 persons are reported to have lost their lives to insecurity in Benue State, even as over 54,476 houses and farm produce valued at over N21 billion were also destroyed in the state.
Reps summon CDS, COAS over extra-judicial killings, assault on lawmaker in Benue
House of Representatives, yesterday, summoned the Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor and the Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya over alleged extrajudicial killings and an assault on a member of the House, Hon. Kpam Sokpo, residents of Gboko and guests of Old Barn Hotel, Gboko by men of the 401 Special Forces Brigade of the Nigerian Army.
Benue: INEC shifts Gov’ship, Assembly election in Kwande LG to Monday
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has shifted the Governorship and State Assembly election in Kwande Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state to Monday, March 20, 2023, over a printer’s error.
Presidential, NASS polls rigged ‘electronically, clinically and scientifically’ in Benue – Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has alleged that there was widespread rigging and electoral malpractices during the Presidential and National Assembly (NASS) elections in the state.
Over 36 killed as herdsmen attack communities in Benue
…ex-Council Chair loses three family members, cries for help By Peter Duru, Makurdi In what appeared a coordinated attack, suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly invaded communities in Kwande Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state killing over 36 persons, injuring many and burning down houses and food barns. It was gathered that the attacks which […]
2023 Elections: Tinubu defeats Atiku, Obi in Benue
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu defeated his main rivals in the presidential election in Benue state.
