Benue state

Herdsmen attack Benue communities, kill Police PRO’s relatives

October 30, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Seven persons were reported to have died at the hands of suspected Fulani herders, including three cousins of SP Catherine Anene, the spokesperson for the State Police Command. In the Gwer West local government region

Bandits kill 3, injure 7, and abduct 8 in Zamfara

10 Passengers Kidnapped as Armed Men Attack Benue Government Transport

September 12, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Two fully loaded buses owned by the Benue state government‘s Benue Links Transport Company have reportedly been taken hostage by suspected armed men. The buses, which left Makurdi for Lagos, were carrying over 10 passengers.

Robbers attack three communities in Ibadan Invading armed robbers broke into three communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, early on Tuesday. Money, cell phones, jewelry, and other items were purportedly taken by the robbers. Alaja, Seriki, and Ogogo on the state's new Ibadan/Oyo Expressway in the Akinyele Local Government Area are among the affected communities. The incident occurred around 3.AM in the morning, according to the PUNCH reporter who visited the local areas. m. Raji Kazeem, one of the community leaders, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said, "Yes, it was true. Armed robbers broke into some homes in the middle of the night. You may have noticed landlords and landladies conversing in various groups for this reason. ". Adewale Osifeso, the state police public relations officer, could not be reached as of the time of publication because he did not answer his calls or reply to messages left on his mobile device. Details will be provided later.

Unknown Gunmen kill retired judge in Benue

August 25, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Unknown gunmen killed Justice Margaret Igbetar, a former president of the Customary Court of Appeal in Makurdi, Benue State,. Her son reportedly found her remains at her home on Wantor Kwange Street, across from the

Livestock Guards’ Commander shot dead by Gunmen In Benue

August 21, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

There is unrest after a commander of the Livestock Guard was killed by unknown gunmen in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. According to Gistlover, the government created the Livestock Guards to make sure

Benue Doctors to Begin Strike in Response to Abduction of Colleague

August 19, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

In support of one of their colleagues, Dr. Asema Msuega, who was abducted on Sunday, 23rd July 2023, doctors in Benue State will begin a three-day warning strike on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. On his

Women Protestors block Makurdi/Laafia/Abuja Highway over insecurity in Benue

August 11, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Friday, a group of ladies condemned the latest killing of five persons in Benue State by suspected herdsmen. According to Gistlover, these women allegedly obstructed the Makurdi/Laafia/Abuja federal highway in the early hours of

“Killed a monster” – Benue youths kill huge hippopotamus terrorizing waterways

July 8, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Local youths are said to have killed a hippopotamus that was allegedly wreaking havoc in the waterways of the Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State. On July 6, 2023, the incident happened close to

Catholic Priest, Fr. Hyacinth Alia wins Benue governorship election

March 21, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has been declared as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Benue state, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Fr. Alia

Seven Things You Probably Do Not Know About Nollywood Actress, Ada Ameh

Ada Ameh: Benue Women Demand Autopsy, Insists Star’s Death Suspicious

July 20, 2022 Gistlover Stella 0

Following the death of Benue-born Nigerian Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, some Benue women have demanded an autopsy to investigate the cause of death. Recall that 48 years old Ameh reportedly slumped and died around 11:53pm

"Even when they don’t have food to eat, they have the desire for sex"– Benue Govt says as 80 babies were born within seven months

“Even when they don’t have food to eat, they have the desire for s3x”– Benue Govt claims 80 babies were born within seven months

July 16, 2022 Gistlover Stella 0

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said that it is difficult to control the s3xual libido of Internally Displaced People IDPs after 80 babies were delivered in its IDP camps in the state in