Nigerian Army begins home ownership scheme for soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the Nigerian Army has commenced a home ownership scheme for all soldiers […]
Benue
Stop killing each other, TY Danjuma urges Nigerians
A former Defence Minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), on Friday appealed to Nigerians to stop killing each other and allow the country to make […]
Troops intercept gun runner in Taraba, foil kidnap attempt, kill terrorists
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – In a series of successful operations, Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter- terrorism Counter- insurgency operations in Taraba and Benue […]
Kogi attack: Ododo expresses shock over killings, vows to prevent reoccurrence
l Kogi State Governor, Usman, has expressed shock and sympathy over the recent killing of 25 persons during bandits attack in Agojeju-Odo community in Omala […]
Kogi attack: We want govt to assist us return home – Victims cry out
Displaced people of Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi have pleaded with the federal and state governments to assist them to […]
Kogi community buries 25 victims of banditry
Twenty-five victims of Thursday’s banditry at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi were buried on Saturday. Chief David Akpa, District Head […]
19 killed, many injured as bandits attack Kogi community
Bandits have killed 19 persons and injured several others at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi on Thursday. A community member […]
The new face of Benue (1)
By ANDREW AGBESE If you go to look for Terzungwe, who lives at High Level in Makurdi, between 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, […]
Rep seeks collaboration of stakeholders to end incessant killings in Benue
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Disturbed by the killing of his constituents in Kwande and its environs by the herdsmen, a member of […]
Pastor Enenche urges Nigerians to hope, trust God amidst hard times
Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Center (DIGC), Pastor Paul Enenche, has admonished Nigerians to put their trust and hope in God in these trying […]
Lagdo Dam: Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, 8 others likely to be flooded – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra states are likely to be flooded, following the release of […]
Court remands “Black Axe” cultist over alleged murder
A Makurdi Magistrates’ Court on Monday ordered that a 20-year-old student, Austin Ife be remanded in a correction centre for alleged murder and belonging to […]
NNPP governorship candidate in Benue resigns from party
The governorship candidate on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Benue in the 2023 general elections, Prof. Bem Angwe, has withdrawn […]
Ukomu Igala Organisation seeks creation of Okura state
The Ukomu Igala Organisation (UIO), a socio-cultural group on Saturday urged President Bola Tinubu to consider the creation of Okura state from Kogi state, for […]
Peter Obi at 62: I can’t celebrate with over 327 killed this month
Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 elections, says he can’t celebrate his 62nd birthday with over 327 Nigerians killed […]
NAF jet crashes in Makurdi
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) FT-7NI trainer aircraft has reportedly crashed on Friday while on a routine training […]
Plateau killings: We must break this cycle of violence, say Tinubu
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness and grief over the latest round of violence and killings in Plateau State. The […]
Flooding: Dredging of Rivers Niger, Benue, Kaduna to gulp over $20bn – HYPPADEC
The Managing Director, Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa, says the dredging of Rivers Benue, Niger and Kaduna will cost more […]
Police arraign 3 for alleged culpable homicide, terrorism in Benue
The Police in Benue on Monday arraigned three persons before a Makurdi Upper Area Court for alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and terrorism. They are […]
PDP to challenge its Benue defeat in court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it plans to challenge its defeat in Benue in the Feb. 25 Presidential and National Assembly Elections. Mr Isaac […]