Peter Obi demands end to ‘relentless cycle of bloodshed’ in Benue, Plateau
Peter Obi says the killings in Benue and Plateau show Nigeria can no longer rely on routine condemnations, urging authorities ...
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Suspected herders kill scores in Benue, weeks after MACBAN chief’s murder
Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators of the attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area.
Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 221 as fatality rate rises above 2025 level – NCDC
The agency disclosed this in its Lassa fever situation report for epidemiological week 26, released on Friday
Alia briefs Tinubu on Benue security, politics after state at 50 celebrations
Governor Hyacinth Alia says he updated President Bola Tinubu on security, the return of internally displaced persons, ongoing projects and ...
Nigerian troops kill 1,597 terrorists, rescue over 1,500 kidnap victims in six months — Official
The figures were announced on Thursday during a joint security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja, ...
The Missing Millions: Fiscal accountability failures entrench IDP crisis in Benue
A review of Benue State’s audited financial records from 2018 to 2025 reveals a troubling pattern: a disconnect between the ...
FULL LIST: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks
On the list of the 46 microfinance banks whose licences were revoked, Kano State accounted for the highest number with ...
Gunmen kidnap Benue pastor, church members
"It is with a heavy heart, yet with unwavering confidence in the sovereignty of Almighty God, that we announce the ...
2027: APC drops Ex-Gov Suswam, Elegbeleye, 24 others from final National Assembly candidates’ list
APC said the substitutions followed the consideration and approval of recommendations submitted by the party’s Primary Election Appeal Committee.
Group, INEC take voter registration to Benue IDPs amid disenfranchisement fears
TAF Africa's senior monitoring and evaluation officer, Terfa Tyokase, says displacement should not deprive citizens of their constitutional right to ...
10 suspects in police net over killing of Benue MACBAN’s chairman – Official
The police spokesperson in the state said the suspects were apprehended on the night of 27 June during a coordinated ...
Ortom rejects Benue probe report over alleged ₦139.8bn gap
Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom rejected the report of a state commission that uncovered an alleged ₦139.8 billion discrepancy in ...
ABU researchers list snakebite prevention and treatment tips
In Nigeria, an estimated 174 snakebite cases are reported annually per 100,000 people.
With 268,787 complaints recorded, May is devastating month for human rights in Nigeria – NHRC
“These incidents reflect not isolated tragedies but a broader humanitarian concern that requires urgent national attention," NHRC's Executive Secretary Tony ...
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Tinubu’s enemies sponsoring insecurity to discredit Nigeria’s democracy — Akpabio
“I must say that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is grappling with a lot of enemies of progress, of what you ...
Lawyer demands independent probe into Benue teenager’s death, seeks urgent EFCC reforms
"We demand an immediate and dispassionate investigation by an independent institution into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate murder of Master ...
Atiku in early lead as ADC adjourns collation of results
Messrs Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen have, in separate statements, rejected the results even before the collation began on Tuesday.
Alia defeats challengers Orbunde and Kuraun in Benue APC governorship primary
The outcome further consolidates the governor’s hold on the Benue APC following recent victories by his allies in the senatorial ...
Ebonyi launches Lenacapavir injection for HIV prevention
He said HIV is a public health concern especially among young people in an already vulnerable population.
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Lassa fever death toll hits 190 as fatality rate rises – NCDC
In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 17, covering 20 to 26 April 2026, the agency said ...
Uzodinma chairs APC governors’ meeting amidst plot to remove him as chairperson
PREMIUM TIMES reports that the 20 governors, at an extraordinary meeting held Thursday night in Abuja, accused Mr Uzodinma of ...
Enugu invested N439m in child nutrition, health interventions in 2025 – Official
Ms Ani-Osheku said N160 million was allocated to the Child Nutrition Fund for procurement of essential commodities.
2027: Atiku faults call to suspend campaigns in Borno, Plateau, Benue, other northern states
Atiku argued that the proposal is a plot to suppress and disenfranchise voters in the states.
Gunmen kill traditional ruler, four others in Benue
The attack occurred on Thursday night when gunmen riding on two motorcycles stormed the palace and opened fire on the ...
No Sanctuary: How terrorists exploited Nigeria’s religious gatherings
Worshippers were attacked during Easter services in Benue, Plateau and Kaduna. In Ngoshe and other North-east communities, violence struck shortly ...
