The Benue State House of Assembly has amended the law renaming Benue State University, Makurdi, to Father Adasu University, Makurdi. The development, which took place […]
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Tragedy in Benue: 14-Year-Old IDP Dies After Snake Bite
A 14-year-old Internally Displaced Person (IDP), Chagu Terhemen, has died after suffering a snake bite while on his way to the farm with his father […]
Benue Bleeds Again: Four Cops Feared Dead as Herders Launch Coordinated Sunday Attack
It happened again. Another Sunday, another wave of terror has swept through Benue State, leaving at least four mobile policemen feared dead after armed herders […]
Benue Declares June 18 Work-Free as Tinubu Visits Over Insecurity Woes
The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a work-free day in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to the state, […]
Gunmen Assassinate Humanitarian Worker Chris Terfa Akpu in Makurdi
Tragedy struck in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, as gunmen brutally murdered humanitarian worker Chris Terfa Akpu on Friday. The assailants attacked Akpu in his […]
Benue Local Government Elections Postponed to November 2024
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has rescheduled the local government elections from July 6 to November 16, 2024. This decision was announced by the […]
Benue State Secures €25m for Major Road Construction Project
The Benue State Government has secured €25 million from the European Investment Bank to construct 500 kilometers of roads across the state. This was disclosed […]
Benue State Governor Advocates for Diaspora Investment at Nigerian Professionals Event in Washington
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia delivered a compelling address at the ‘Nigerian Professionals Event’ in Washington, DC, emphasizing the critical role of mobilizing Nigerian diaspora […]
Benue State Under Siege: Bandits Ravage Nine Communities, Leaving Devastation in Their Wake!
Bandits have launched attacks on nine communities in Benue State’s Apa Local Government Area, resulting in fatalities and the destruction of homes. The affected communities […]
15 Missing as Vigilante Ambush Turns Fatal on Benue-Taraba Highway
Along the Benue-Taraba axis 15 individuals, including women and children, have been reported missing following an attack by armed men suspected to be vigilantes on […]