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    Benue declares May 22 public holiday to mourn murdered priests – PM NEWS Nigeria

    The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has declared Tuesday, May 22, work free day to honour the two catholic priests who were recently killed with 17 worshippers in Mbalom, Gwer East Local Government Area of the state. The post Benue declares May 22 public holiday to mourn … Read more via...
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    Benue killings: We are not at war with any ethnic group – Ortom – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has insisted that the state was not fighting a war with any ethnic group. Ortom stated this during the inauguration of 10 first-class chiefs at the IBB square, Makurdi, on Monday. The governor urged the people of the state to be … Read more via Daily...
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    Benue killings: Why I instituted criminal proceedings against Miyetti Allah –Ortom – The Sunnews

    On his return from China after a two-week leave, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, fielded questions from journalists, where he spoke on why he instituted criminal proceedings against the leadership of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore (MAKH) and the recent arrest of the Benue Livestock … Read...
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    Herdsmen killings: ‘It’s time for Buhari’s retirement’ – Cardinal Onaiyekan – Lailas Blog News

    A Cardinal of the Catholic Church and the Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan who reacted to the recent killing of two catholic priests in Benue State, slammed security agencies, who he said have been watching as herdsmen slaughter innocent citizens of the country even in …...
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    Armed Herdsmen Kill Six in Guma – Thisdaylive

    Once again, suspected herdsmen have unleashed terror on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing six people and burning down houses. Several villagers also sustained injuries during the attack. According to a local source who said six of his … Read more via...
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    Fulani group volunteers to end carnage in Benue, Kogi, others – The Guardian Nigeria...

    The Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN) has pledged to partner concerned authorities in ending the killings in Benue, Nasarawa and other states. Rising from a national emergency meeting in Jos yesterday, the … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria...
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    ‘Why President Buhari MUST Declare Killer Fulani Herdsmen As Terrorists - Naija Loaded News

    The Tiv Area Traditional Council, on Friday, called on President Buhari to declare suspected killer herdsmen as terrorists and treat them accordingly. The council stated that what was happening in the state ought to be condemned by all sane minds, lamenting … Read more via Naijaloaded |...
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    Ohanaeze condemns killing of 2 Catholic priests, 17 others in Benue – Vanguard News

    APEX Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned Tuesday’s killing of two Catholic priests and 17 other worshippers, during a church service in Benue State by armed herdsmen, saying that the action was not only despicable … Read more via Vanguard News –...
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    Killings: House Passes No Confidence Vote on Service Chiefs, Summons Buhari – Thisdaylive

    Onyebuchi Ezigbo, Senator Iroegbu, James Emejo in Abuja, Victor Ogunje in Ado-Ekiti and Emmanuel Ukumba in Lafia In a rare and strong condemnation......... Read more via Thisdaylive – https://ift.tt/2qZcJXX Get More Nigeria Political News
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    11 killed as Hausa, Benue residents clash in Makurdi – Daily Post Nigeria

    The Benue State government has confirmed eleven people killed in a fresh crisis that rocked the state capital, Makurdi. Rilwanu Adamu, the adviser to the Benue governor Samuel Ortom on Islamic affairs, said the attack happened in the state capital, Makurdi, and that it was targeted at … Read...
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    Protests in Benue as herdsmen kill two Catholic priests, 17 others inside church – Punch News

    Armed Fulani herdsmen unleashed terror on Ayar Mbalom community in the Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday, killing 19 persons, including … Read more via Punch Newspapers – https://ift.tt/2qZ2CSn Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    President Buhari Condemns Despicable Killing Of Priests And Worshippers In Benue Church - PM Express

    President Muhammadu Buhari has described as vile and satanic the killing of worshippers and two priests at a Catholic church in Ukpor-Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. “I extend my sincere condolences to the government and people of Benue State, the Mbalom...
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    35 killed as herdsmen burn down entire Benue village – Daily Post Nigeria

    No fewer than 35 persons have been killed and several other still missing after suspected herdsmen attacked Tse Umenger in Mbadwem Council Ward of Guma LGA, Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the heavily armed men, numbering over 50, stormed the village on Tuesday around 7pm and … Read...
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    20 Killed, many injured, as herdsmen attack Ortom’s Village – The Guardian Nigeria...

    Again, Fulani herdsmen last Friday night and early yesterday invaded Saghev Ward of Guma Local Government Council, Benue State, killing more than 20 people. Sources from the area told The Guardian that the affected communities are Tse-Abi, Tse-Ginde, Tse-Peviv, Tse-Ikyo, Agenke … Read...
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    Metro IDPs Hungry While Their Food Rots - Daily Independent

    Many do not think much of the song that goes, “Some have food but cannot eat, some can eat but have no food,” but indeed there is a lot of truth to it. Ask IDPs in the Northeastern region of Nigeria. Over 6,779 metric tonnes of rice was donated to the IDPs by the good people of China, and guess...
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    Metro Another Bloody Day in Benue as Herdsmen Kill 10 in Agasha - This Day newspaper

    An early hour attack on Agasha community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected Fulani herdsmen thursday has led to the alleged killing of 10 residents of Agasha town. This is even as Naka town in Gwer West Local Government Area was razed down by angry soldiers who were...
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    Metro Mercenaries in Benue, plan to attack five villages — Abounu - Punch newspaper

    The Acting Governor of Benue State, Mr. Benson Abounu, on Wednesday, raised a fresh alarm of impending attacks on Benue communities. Abounu said security reports made available to him had indicated that large numbers of armed mercenaries had occupied the Benue Valley and were planning to launch...
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    Metro Promasidor supports Empower54 to tackle malnutrition among IDPs - vanguard news

    Towards eradicating malnutrition among Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Nigeria, Promasidor Nigeria Limited donated products to Empower 54 Project, that is at the forefront of eradicating malnutrition in the country. The Founder/President, Empower54, Princess Modupe Ozolua, said the...
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    Metro Benue monarch, IDPs reject Ortom’s stoning suggestion - Punch news

    The Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse, and some residents of Benue State have disagreed with Governor Samuel Ortom on his advice to internally displaced persons, who are currently taking shelter in various camps across the state. Ortom had, on Monday, asked the IDPs to return to their ancestral...
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    Metro Herdsmen attacks: Fresh killings in Benue as Buhari promises solutions - Punch Ng

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said the killings in some parts of Nigeria would soon come to an end as his administration was finding solutions to them. The President’s assurance followed a fresh attack by Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday night, during which 10 persons were killed, while...
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