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Benue State

June 25, 2025

Tinubu’s govt begins needs assessment for Yelewata victims of Benue bandits’ attacks

Mr Yilwatda announced that he was in the state on the directives of President Bola Tinubu.

Yelewata locals
June 18, 2025

You have capacity to restore permanent peace in Benue, Tor Tiv tells Tinubu

Mr Ayatse assured the president that the people of Benue who supported him in 2023 would continue to stand with him.

Tinubu in Benue State
June 18, 2025

Benue government lines up pupils in downpour to welcome Tinubu

Another viral video showed Mr Tinubu’s convoy wading through the flooded Makurdi–Lafia Road.

pupils in downpour
June 18, 2025

“Thank you for condolence visit” posters flood Benue as Tinubu arrives after death of 200 residents

“In Tinubu we trust, In Alia we’ll continue,” stated another banner to show approval for Governor Hyacinth Alia’s second term bid.

The posters
June 18, 2025

MACBAN lauds Tinubu’s peace efforts in Benue

Mr Othman-Ngelzarma also lauded the Federal Government and security agencies for their prompt actions to restore normalcy in the affected areas.

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN)
June 16, 2025

Benue residents will resort to self-defence if govt fails to end killings, David Mark warns

Mr Mark described the killings in Benue as “senseless, tragic and unacceptable.”

David Mark
June 15, 2025

Tinubu silent on Benue massacre 24 hours after incident

Mr Tinubu took to his X handle on Sunday evening to celebrate Father’s Day.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
June 13, 2025

Despite wanton killings in Benue, youths stage pro-Tinubu, Alia rally

“Benue state accounts for the highest death toll of 6,896,” Amnesty International said.

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia
June 7, 2025

National Assembly lawmakers arm, sponsor bandits killing Benue people: Gov Alia

However, Mr Alia did not mention any names of top politicians he accused of sponsoring killings in the state

Governor Hyacinth Alia