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Nigeria: Federal Forensic Team Exhumes 105 Bodies In Probe Of 2025 Yelwata Massacre

Global UpfrontFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

By Zagazola Makama A team of federal medical pathologists has exhumed 105 bodies from mass graves in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue,

Presidential Delegation Visits Yelwata Massacre Graves As Police Probe Fresh Abduction in Benue

Global UpfrontFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

By: Zagazola Makama A Presidential Medical Delegation on Monday arrived Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue to inspect the graves of victims

Abuja: FG To Arraign Perpetrators Of Yelwata Benue Massacre Monday

Global UpfrontFeb 1, 2026February 1, 20260

Some of the suspects arrested and strongly linked to the massacre in Yelwata, a town in Benue State, will be arraigned tomorrow (Monday, February 2)

Benue Boils Again As Angry Yelwata Villagers Barricade Expressway With Corpses

Global UpfrontAug 11, 2025August 11, 20250

Benue State is on the boil again as villagers in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) on Monday barricaded the expressway with corpses of their

View From Abroad: Fears Of Another Large-scale Attack On Christians Growing in Nigeria After Fulani Kill 200

Global UpfrontJun 30, 2025June 30, 20250

By Christian Daily International/Morning Star News Fears of another large-scale attack on Christians are growing in Benue state, Nigeria, where Fulani herdsmen slaughtered up to

Designate Nigeria As ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Religious Persecution, U.S. Commission Again Calls On State Dept

Global UpfrontJun 28, 2025June 28, 20250

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reiterated its call for the Department of State to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern

Rev. Fr Alia’s Political Baptism

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2025June 26, 20250

The rite of passage of Rev Father Hyacinth Alia from the lectern of the church to the podium of politics has not been smooth at