Alleged misconduct: PDP suspends three members in Benue

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, on Monday, suspended three members of its State Working Committee from office for one month with immediate effect. The suspension was contained in a statement issued by the state party publicity secretary, Bemgba…

Gunmen kill pregnant woman, 10 others in Benue

Gunmen on Sunday reportedly killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman, in Ole’Adag’aklo village in Usha Council Ward of Agatu LGA of Benue State. Residents said the gunmen struck in the evening and unleashed mayhem on the inhabitants, killing 11…

Bandits kill 19 persons in Kogi community

Bandits killed 19 persons and injured several others at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi on Friday. A community member alleged that a running battle between militia groups in parts of Benue and some bandits led to…

Bye-elections: IG restricts movement in Lagos, 25 others Saturday

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 am to 6 pm in 26 states holding bye-elections on Saturday. This is with…

15 killed in fresh attack on Benue community 

At least 15 bodies have been recovered after an attack by armed invaders on Ugboju community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said many people were still missing after the invasion of the village on Wednesday evening…

Police arrest 3 for terrorising Benue community

The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested three suspected armed robbers terrorising some parts of Makurdi metropolis in the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, in a statement on Tuesday, said the suspects were…

Owo Attack: I share in this grief, says Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has identified with his Ondo state counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, over the gruesome killing of his kinsmen at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state on Sunday.  The Governor said Owo, the hometown of Governor…

24 killed as bandits, cultists go on rampage

No fewer than 24 persons were killed in different parts of the country weekend, as insecurity in Nigeria rages. The killings resulted from banditry attacks in Kaduna and Benue, cultism in Bakassi, Cross Rivers State, and clash over prostitutes in…

Archbishop Kaigama, Bature settle Tiv/Jukun! rivalry in Taraba, Benue (Punch)

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of the Catholic Diocese of Jos and The Most Rev. Dr. James Bature on Friday settled the age-Long rivalry between the Jukun and the Tiv people in Taraba and Benue States. Kaigama, a Jukun and Dr. James…

Wife Kills Self, Hubby, 3 Kids In Makurdi, Benue (Leadership)

The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of a man and his three children by his wife, who also took her life. “The man, Mr. Nicholas Adetsav, a staff of Makurdi Local Government Council, and his children, were…

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