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How Family Lost 23 Members In Benue “Barbaric” Killings As Protesters Block Roads

Global UpfrontJun 16, 2025June 16, 20250

Tsegba Gbam Ayua is one of many residents reeling from the aftermath of armed invaders’ attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of

Benue Killings: Tinubu Again Tasks Defence, Security Chiefs On Implementing Earlier Directives, Urges Governor Alia To Pursue Reconciliation

Global UpfrontJun 15, 2025June 15, 20250

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. President Tinubu renewed his

41 Killed in Plateau State in 1 Week, Hundreds of Houses Razed

Global UpfrontJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

The recent spate of attacks and killings in various villages in Plateau State has claimed no fewer than 41 lives and left numerous people wounded

Gov Alia, Who Are The Politicians Behind Benue Killings?

Global UpfrontJun 10, 2025June 10, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, June 10, 2025 On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, accompanied by his Principal Staff

We’re Under Siege, Terrorism Eating Up Benue, Governor Alia Cries Out

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2025June 7, 20250

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has declared that the State is under siege from terrorists and bandits, saying that the recent attacks that have

Benue Killings: Catholic Bishops Blame FG, State Govts, Urges Arrest Of Perpetrators, Justice For Victims

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2025June 7, 20250

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Friday “strongly condemned” the continued killings in Benue State, accusing both the Federal and Benue State governments

Benue Carnage, General Oluyede’s Visit And Matters Arising

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

By Chidi Omeje The operational visit embarked upon by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, to Benue State is both timely

10,217 Persons Killed, 672 Villages Sacked in Nigeria in 2 Years, Says Amnesty International

Global UpfrontMay 29, 2025May 29, 20250

The Nigerian arm of global human rights body, Amnesty International Nigeria, says at least 10,217 persons were killed in attacks by armed groups in Benue,

‘We Will Never Abandon Our Faith:’ Nigeria’s Archbishop Kaigama on Targeting of Faith Groups

Global UpfrontMay 26, 2025May 26, 20250

A leading Nigerian prelate says faith-based organisations in the Sahel region have become soft targets for extremists. Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of the Abuja Archdiocese was

Nigerian Army Troops Neutralise 21 Terrorists, Recover Arms in Major Offensive in Katsina

Global UpfrontMay 23, 2025May 23, 20250

By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have recorded another major success in the ongoing kinetic phase of the operation, killing 21 terrorists and