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Four Killed in Midnight Raid on Former Governor Ortom’s Home Community
Suspected armed herdsmen killed four people and injured several others during a midnight attack on Abaushwa community, the hometown of former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom.
Federal High Court rejects PDP’s bid to remove Benue lawmaker over party switch
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a case filed by the PDP attempting to remove Benue lawmaker Anthony Attah for defecting to the APC, ruling that the court cannot usurp the assembly's authority to declare a seat vacant.
Idoma Organization Claims Police Ignored Advance Warning of Otukpo Attack
The Idoma socio-cultural group, Ochetoha K’Idoma, accuses the police of ignoring a 48-hour advance warning regarding a fatal attack on the Otukpo Nobi community in Benue State.
Sam Ode Clarifies Reason for Distributing Bread and Drinks to Idoma Residents
Benue Deputy Governor Sam Ode defends his decision to give out bread and beverages to the Idoma community, framing the act as a goodwill gesture and emphasizing the government's commitment to welfare and industrial growth.
Military forces dismantle insurgent camp and detain five in Benue operation
Operation Whirl Stroke troops raided a suspected militant camp in Benue State's Ukum area, destroying key infrastructure and arresting five individuals.
Prof. Terhemba Shija Confirmed as NDC Benue Governorship Candidate for 2027
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has officially selected Prof. Terhemba Shija as its governorship flag bearer for the 2027 Benue State election, ending weeks of speculation.
Abducted Benue Seminarian Kelvin Ochai Gains Freedom
A Catholic seminarian from the Otukpo Diocese, Kelvin Ochai, has regained his freedom after escaping from his captors in Benue State.
Seminarian Reported Missing in Benue Catholic Diocese Abduction Allegations
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo reports the disappearance of a seminarian, while police suggest the incident is currently being handled as a missing person case.
Benue Police Dismantle Illicit Arms Factory, Apprehend Three Suspects
Benue police have arrested three people and seized several locally-made AK-47 rifles and pistols after raiding an illegal arms factory in Kwande LGA.
Seminarian seized by armed men at Otukpo Bishop’s house
Armed individuals have kidnapped a seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, from the Bishop’s residence in the Otukpo Diocese of Benue State.