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Makurdi

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 16, 2025

Benue: Police arrest 14 for hijacking anti-herdsmen protest, setting truck, driver ablaze

“We commend the responsible conduct of peaceful protesters and assure the public of our unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state,” the police said.

Students protesting in Nigeria used to illustrate the story
June 12, 2025

I won’t rest until peace returns to Benue: Gov. Alia

Mr Alia stated, “I am confident that with the support of the president, we will overcome this insecurity.’’

Governor Hyacinth Alia
June 3, 2025

Mass Killings: Police confirm attacks on two Benue LGAs

Mr Abomtse said the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road.

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May 30, 2025

Alia reveals plans by FG, Benue to end herdsmen’s violent attacks

“The killings by herders and other criminal elements are not peculiar to Benue alone. It is a wider problem affecting parts of the North-East and North-Central,” Mr Alia said.

Armed herdsmen
May 28, 2025

Benue juice factory, beer brewery ready for production

The Benue-owned juice factory and brewery are ready for production and will be inaugurated in August and October, respectively.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
May 26, 2025

Gunmen kill policeman, three others in Benue

Most residents have fled their communities as the attacks have become a daily occurrence.

Police officers
May 17, 2025

CP orders investigation as stray bullet kills Benue varsity student during stop-and-search

Ms Anene said the police commissioner assured friends and family of the deceased of his commitment to unravel the truth.

Security checkpoint
May 11, 2025

Army arrests soldier, probes alleged assault of Benue female vendor

Mr Osabo stated, “The Nigerian Army has zero tolerance for human rights abuses and will take disciplinary action based on findings of the investigation.’’

Nigerian Army logo
May 10, 2025

FG to spend 73.9 billion on Maraba-Keffi road

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, made this known while inspecting the ongoing expansion of the Abuja-Keffi expressway on Saturday.

Maraba-Keffi road