Nigeria’s Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked During Benue Visit Ahead of January 16 Polls
Nigerian opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi said his convoy was blocked on Tuesday while he attempted to visit Yelwata village in Benue State, where more […]
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Nigeria: Over 1,000 Flee as Gunmen Attack Benue Community
More than 1,000 residents have fled Ankpechi community in Oglewu District of Ohimini Local Government Area in Nigeria’s Benue State after suspected armed bandits attacked […]
Nigeria Arraigns Nine Suspects on 57-Count Terrorism Charge for Deadly Yelwata Massacre
On 2 February 2026, a Federal High Court in Abuja arraigned nine individuals accused of involvement in a deadly attack on the Yelwata community in […]
Tinubu Vows Justice After Benue Massacre Amid Mounting Security Criticism
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed security Forces to track down those responsible for a brutal week-end attack that left at least 150 people dead […]
Benue Massacre Death Toll Rises to 150 as Survivors Search for Missing Loved Ones
At least 150 people have been confirmed dead following a brutal attack on Yelewata community in Nigeria’s Benue State over the week-end. Armed assailants stormed […]
Tragic Escalation in Benue: 23 Killed in Latest Attacks Amid Rising Tensions
On the evening of 11 May, gunmen launched a series of attacks on four villages in central Nigeria’s Benue State, leaving at least 23 people […]
Nigeria: Benue Violence Death Toll Revised Upward as Displacement and Insecurity Deepen
The number of fatalities resulting from recent attacks in Nigeria’s Benue State has been significantly revised, with at least 56 people now confirmed dead. The […]