Between Friday, 13 June, and Saturday, 14 June, 2025, armed militia attacked Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The armed militia unleashed terror on the residents of the communities, killing and maiming people all over. At the end, more about 200 residents were killed with many set ablaze in their houses. Below are the names of some residents killed in the attack: ADAM FAMILYTorsaar AdamDoose AdamNguyilan Adam AJAH FAMILYLydia AjahTerdoo AjahIwuese Ajah AKPEN FAMILYTerzungwe AkpenAondohemba AkpenUshana AkpenShater AkpenMercy AkpenIsaac Akpen AMAKI FAMILYFestus AmakiShater Amaki ANYA FAMILYOrbuter Anya AONDOANA FAMILYDooshima AondoanaAgbogo AondoanaErdoo Aondoana AONDOVIHI FAMILYMbakeren…
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The Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun, has presented cash support to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and candidates of the party contesting in the coming state local government elections in his Senatorial District, reports thegazellenews.com At a specially convened Senatorial meeting on Monday, 16 June, 2025, held at the Lagos Central Senatorial District Party office on Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Senator Eshinlokun presented cheques to candidates vying for positions in the upcoming Local Government Council election in the Senatorial District. This event marks a significant first by any Senator from Lagos…
When the people of Benue State elected Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia as Governor in 2023, hope returned to the faces of a people long betrayed. A priest was expected to shepherd the flock, not abandon them to wolves. But barely two years into his reign, Benue is soaked deeper in blood than at any point during the tumultuous eight years of his predecessor, Samuel Ortom. It is no longer a question of competence—it is a glaring indictment of failed leadership dressed in cassock. Since Alia assumed office, Benue has bled continuously. Communities in Logo, Guma, Ukum, Agatu, Kwande, and Gwer-West…
Succor is on the way for motorists plying the Akute-Lambe-Agbado road in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to the site to begin the reconstruction of the ever-busy road. Soon, the people of the area will join millions of other residents of Ogun State in driving on motorable roads as part of the effort of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration to make life easier for the populace through sustained infrastructure development across the state. Craneburg has commenced the mobilization of heavy-duty equipment to the site. The execution of earthworks has also started…
The Nigeria Police Force has achieved yet another significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crimes. In a string of successful operations carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, the Force has recovered and returned multiple vehicles that were stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries. Operatives of the NTERPOL NCB Abuja, working in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana. The vehicle, which belongs to a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria, was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja recently. Three suspects were arrested in Ghana…
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. The President’s visit aims to assess firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous lives and caused significant destruction. During his stay, President Tinubu will meet with all stakeholders—including traditional rulers, political, religious, community leaders, and youth groups—to seek lasting solutions to the hostilities. In preparation for the visit, President Tinubu has already dispatched the Secretary to the Government…
The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the continued development of Iruland, while preserving the kingdom’s rich cultural heritage and time-honored traditions. He spoke at a ceremony where dignitaries, traditional leaders, and members of the public gathered to celebrate his 5th coronation anniversary. The Monarch affirmed his commitment to culture and community development as well as the advancement of Iruland, emphasizing a leadership style anchored on inclusive growth, cultural preservation and the promotion of traditional values. “By the will of Olodumare and the enduring grace of our ancestors, I ascended the sacred throne…
The Principal Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Youth and Media Mobilization, Hon. Atu Terver Joseph, has suspended his Chief of Staff, John Ukeyima; and Chief Press Secretary, Lubem Terkula; for allegedly protesting against the ongoing killings in the state. In a suspension letter, Terver accused both aides of acting against government directives, describing their actions as a breach of trust. The move followed a massive protest in Makurdi on Sunday, 15 June, 2025, where hundreds of youths decried the killings of nearly 250 people in Yelewata, Guma LGA, by suspected herdsmen.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has commiserated with the people of Benue State, particularly families of the victims of the Yelewata killing where more than 200 people lost their lives to attack by armed militia. In a press statement personally signed by him, Senator Akume described the killings across the state as “mindless bloodletting” which are both disheartening and utterly condemnable. According to him, “this latest reprehensible act — one among too many — is not merely a tragedy for Benue; it is a deep wound to the soul of our nation. “These dastardly…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has released a comprehensive statement addressing the recent compliance monitoring exercise at the Federal Palace Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, June 11, seeking to clarify events and reaffirm its commitment to due process and sector reform.The statement comes amidst a report detailing an alleged “lockdown,” “thuggery,” “ransom demand”, and “brutalisation” of hotel staff during the exercise. According to Barr. Chike Ukekwe, Director of Inspection and Enforcement at NIHOTOUR, the agency is legally mandated to regulate, train, and standardise personnel and operators within Nigeria’s hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors. He explained that the…