.. Governor Alia assures return of displaced residents By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to lead local peace-building initiatives, including blood donation drives for the injured adding that, “The value of human life is greater than that of a cow. We are here to govern, …
At least 11 people were injured as protests erupted in Kenya following the death of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher and blogger, who died in police custody shortly after his arrest in Homa Bay. Ojwang had been arrested on June 7 for allegedly defaming Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat on social media. He …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Survivor of Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Joseph Kwagh, has narrated the horrifying experience of losing eight members of his immediate family in a recent deadly attack allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. In an interview with News Central TV, Kwagh said the attackers killed his father, stepmother, …
Extreme hunger is expected to worsen in 13 global hotspots over the coming months, with five countries at immediate risk of famine, according to United Nations report. The report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) on Monday titled "Hunger Hotspots" warns that the spread of …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed the call for a state of emergency in Benue State, calling it mischievous. The governors reaction followed the public backlash over his "poor response" to the Benue killings, with many questioning his leadership in the face of the recurring attacks. Yelwata, a community in Guma Local Government …
Benue: Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Enforce Peace Tasks Governor Alia on Reconciliation... President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to implement his earlier directive aimed at bringing lasting peace and security to Benue State. According to a statement released on Sunday night by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo …
By Rafiyat SADIQ Amnesty International has strongly condemned the brutal killing of over 100 people in Yelewata, a community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, and has criticised the Nigerian government's failure to prevent ongoing violence in the region. In a statement shared on Saturday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, …
