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By our reporter The bloody happenings in Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, triggered international worry as Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo, today offered prayers for victims of what he described as a “terrible massacre” in the state. The state is still reeling from murderous attacks by suspected heavily armed Fulani herdsmen, with the latest incident being the gruesome killing of over 200 persons in Yelwata town, Guma Local Government Area (LGA). Reports claimed that entire families were wiped out during the attack which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 14. Angry youths in the state consequently protected the many unresolved…

*Gov Alia Condemns Yelwata Massacre, Says More Security Personnel Have Arrived By Sam Tyav, Makurdi, and other reports Irate youths, disappointed by the seeming lack of effective action by the authorities to combat killer herdsmen, who reportedly murdered over 250 persons within 48 hours in parts of the State at the weekend, today staged a peaceful protest to register their displeasure. Carrying palm fronds, they blocked the busy Makurdi-Abuja highway to drive home their feelings. In return, today, police in the State tear-gassed them, to disperse the protesters. The latest murders involved the gruesome killing of over 200 residents of…

*'I Alerted Benue Authorities Of Yelwata Attack, But It Fell On Deaf Ears' --Farmers' Leader Claims By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Human blood continues to flow seemingly unrestrained in crises-ridden Benue State, North-Central Nigeria, as barely 48 hours after the killing of over 35 persons in Makurdi, the state capital, another bloodfest has brought waves of tears and sorrow to the state. In the latest incident, gunmen believed to be herdsmen attacked Yelwata town, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the State, in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, reportedly leaving more than 200 persons dead. Most of the victims…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, and his team for successfully completing 17 key infrastructure projects to mark the second anniversary of his administration. The commendation occurred during the inauguration of the 15-kilometer left-hand service carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), which connects Ring Road I to Wasa Junction in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. Represented by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu lauded the initiative as crucial for improving urban mobility and connecting Abuja’s city center with rapidly developing districts. He highlighted the OSEX's significance in enhancing the quality of life for…

*23 executive bills, 14 motions *'No 'okeite' without human parts', lawmaker says in support of incoming legislation against harmful native doctor practices By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu, said that the Assembly passed 23 executive bills and 14 motions during the 8th Assembly's second session. The Speaker disclosed this during plenary that ended the second session of the 8th Assembly and ushered in the third legislative session, which kicked off Thursday, June 12, 2025. He also disclosed that some of the impactful bills passed into law included the Enugu State Electricity…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Vice Chancellor (VC), Moses Orshio Adasu University Makurdi (MOAUM), formerly Benue State University Makurdi, Professor Joe Tor Iorapuu, has not been suspended for two months, contrary to reports on some social media platforms, an official statement from the university has explained. Rather, the university stated, the VC has simply proceeded on annual leave. A statement from the university management signed by the Public Relations Officer, Dr. (Mrs) Bibiana Ayaban, disclosed that Professor Iorapuu has been granted his annual and overseas leave effective Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with the approval of the university's Governing Council. In accordance…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Innoson Kiara Consortium, Mr Endi Ezengwa, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for promoting technical education in the country. He equally praised the governor for transforming and equipping Government Technical College (GTC), Enugu, to equip youths with Industry skills. Ezengwa made the commendation on behalf of business mogul and Chairman of Innoson Kiara Consortium, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, while speaking with newsmen in Enugu. It would be recalled that Mbah demolished the old GTC and built Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, comprising 24 ultra-modern skill training centres and…

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) has scheduled Local Government Council (LGC) elections in the North-Eastern State for November 15, 2025. Executive Chairman, TSIEC, Dr. (Chief) Philip Duwe revealed this during a stakeholders' meeting at the conference hall of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) along Donga road, Jalingo,the state capital. The occasion with the theme, 'Declaration/Notice of 2025 Local Government Council elections', Dr. Duwe, who explained that 2025 is election year for the 16 LGC Chairmen and their Councillors, disclosed that their tenures will expire in November this year. Addressing the Chairmen, representatives of various political…

*Broke Down Doors, Windows, Entered Rooms, Butchered Victims *How Varsity Lecturer, Family Narrowly Escaped Death By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Another blood-curdling episode in the series of mass murders being perpetrated in Benue State occurred as gunmen believed to be killer herdsmen attacked Mtswenem and Akondotyough Bawa communities of North Bank part of Makurdi,the State capital, leaving at least 35 persons dead with several others sustaining different degrees of injury. The attackers, as confirmed by residents, came into the affected communities about 12 am when the residents least expected them, on Thursday, June 12, and operated till about 2 am. A…

*'Nigeria Not Perfect…', He Admits *Confers Honours, Awards On Illustrious Nigerians With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and destitution of military rule to take its rightful place as the…