Sunday, July 5, 2026

Guma Local Government Area

January 25, 2026

NDLEA recovers tons of illicit drugs in raids across 13 states

The NDLEA spokesman said a female suspect was arrested on Friday, January 23, in Mokwa, Niger State, in a follow-up operation by operatives.

NDLEA officials [Credit; Punch Newspaper]
January 13, 2026

NAPTIP rescues 58 missing children in Benue

Mrs Tselem told journalists that they were deceived into giving their children to the traffickers in 2024 on the pretext that they would help fund their education.

NAPTIP
June 23, 2025

Yelewata Attack: 15 women deliver in camp, 122 others pregnant, says BSEMA

According to him, the camp lacks basic amenities such as electricity and adequate water supply.

IDPs
June 18, 2025

Youths protest as APC turns Tinubu’s condolence visit over Benue killings into political rally

Over two hundred persons were killed in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area by suspected herdsmen.

Benue residents protesting
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 17, 2025

Gov. Alia opposes self-defence as Benue staggers under yoke of mindless attackers

Mr Alia said, “Each time I speak about this, I get very passionate about it.’’

Killings in Benue and Protesters
June 15, 2025

Benue youths protest killings by herdsmen, accuse govt of abandonment

The protest followed the killing of scores in the Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area.

Benue youth protest
June 14, 2025

Police confirm many killed in attack on Benue community

Ms Edet said that during the invasion, security operatives engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange of gunfire.

Community attacked by herdsmen
April 1, 2025

Wike condoles ex-Benue governor Ortom over brother’s demise

The minister said that the news of Bernard’s death came as a rude shock to him.

Bernard Ortom