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The Digest: Uikpam, a town in Guma LGA, Benue State, is under attack by suspected militia herders. Gunfire has been ongoing, causing panic in the area. Former media aide, Jimin Geoffrey confirmed the attack on social media, urging for divine intervention as efforts to contact authorities...

The Digest: Nine people, including a police officer, were killed in a recent attack by suspected herders in Agatu LGA, Benue State. The three-day violence targeted multiple communities, with security forces struggling due to difficult terrain. Key Points: Nine individuals, including a police...

The Digest: Benue State has recorded 31 suspected cases of Mpox across five local government areas (LGAs). Seven of these cases have been confirmed, prompting urgent health interventions, including a targeted vaccination rollout. Key Points: Mpox suspected in 5 LGAs: Makurdi, Ushongo, Gwer...

The Digest: Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the state executive council, dismissing all commissioners. The only office retained is that of the Chief of Staff, now held by former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher. Key Points: Gov...

The Digest: A massive shift of political allegiance has occurred in Otukpo LGA, Benue, where thousands of supporters from ADC, APC, and LP joined the PDP, signaling a deepening connection with grassroots Nigeria. Key Points Thousands from ADC, APC, and LP defect to PDP in Otukpo LGA. The...

The Digest: The Nigeria Police Force has successfully dismantled a notorious arms supply syndicate responsible for arming bandits in Benue and other North-Central states. This significant breakthrough explores deeper issues of national security, law enforcement effectiveness, and the fight...

The Digest: At a News Central TV town hall in Makurdi, survivors of the Yelewata community killings in Benue State recounted harrowing details of the night armed attackers invaded their homes. Their testimonies painted a grim picture, echoing the Unending Echoes of a persistent crisis demanding...

The Digest: In a tragic event on July 8, 2025, two personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were killed during an ambush in Udei, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. The joint security team was targeted while responding to reports of burning houses in the...

The Digest: As dusk meets danger on Benue’s highways, Nigerian troops are drawing a hard line against terror. According to security reports, a military-led patrol arrested 25 suspected kidnappers and bandits along the Katsina-Ala–Takum axis, revealing the terrain where fear and resistance now...

The silence speaks volumes as Benue youth leader Ambassador Raymond Nago Asema was reportedly abducted from his Makurdi residence by unknown uniformed men on Monday afternoon. This unsettling incident, reported by Daily Post Nigeria, has raised significant concern amidst a lack of official...

Suspected armed Fulani herdsmen have attacked two farmers in the hometown of former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. The victims, Nensha Adeor and Kator Gbenge, sustained serious injuries while trying to stop the herdsmen from grazing their cattle on farmland. The incident has left the...

Panic gripped the Udei community in Guma LGA, Benue State, on Sunday as suspected herdsmen reportedly ambushed and killed three police officers, carting away their rifles during a failed attack. Eyewitnesses say the officers were ambushed and overpowered during the assault. The attackers...

Over 200 people were killed in coordinated attacks on Benue’s Yelewata and Daudu communities on June 13. According to TheCable, IGP Kayode Egbetokun announced that 28 suspects linked to the killings have now been arrested. The slogan “Silent Graves” echoes the weight of the lives lost and the...

In a shocking twist, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, claims residents of Yelwata helped the very men who massacred them—providing food, shelter, and even women. He says local informants misled security forces ahead of the attack, which left over 150 dead. The military...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has criticised President Tinubu for skipping Yelwata, the epicentre of recent killings in Benue, during his condolence visit. Tinubu blamed rain, flooding, and poor roads for his decision, but Obi says leadership means showing up when it matters most. Tinubu avoided...

Reality star Kiddwaya (son of billionaire Terry Waya) has launched a donation drive for Benue attack victims via his foundation, urging Nigerians to contribute "even ₦500." This follows his recent Instagram posts showcasing private jet travels, 5-star hotels, and a reported €70,000 theft at a...

During President Tinubu's visit to Benue State following recent mass killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities, youths pulled down All Progressives Congress (APC) flags. Videos in circulation showed youths chanting "We no go gree" and tearing down flags, accusing the APC government of...

Unreachable Voices echoed across Nigeria this week after lawyer Franc Utoo shared that he lost 33 family members in the recent Yelewata massacre. According to Utoo, many were murdered during a church Thanksgiving service, including readers, choir members, and elders. In the hours after the...

Grave Truths Lifted defined a turning point as Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, the paramount traditional ruler of the Tiv people in Benue State, publicly rejected the framing of the June 2025 killings as “clashes.” According to Tribune Online, he described the violence as a “full-scale genocidal...

A solemn presidential visit to mourn 300 lives lost in Benue’s herdsmen attacks backfired when videos showed schoolchildren forced to stand in heavy rain for a politicised welcome rally, triggering national outrage over leadership priorities. Tinubu’s condolence trip to Benue turned into a...