Benue State

Pollution, abandoned farmlands: How herdsmen-farmers clash is impoverishing Benue farmers

The killing of over 40 people by suspected herdsmen between Monday, April 3, and Friday,…

Benue COVID-19 index case, Susan Idoko-Okpe, regains freedom after 58 days in isolation centre 

Benue COVID-19 index case, Susan Idoko-Okpe (nee Lawani), who was held at different isolation centres…

The agony of Susan Idoko-Okpe, Benue COVID-19 index case held in isolation for 57 days

It’s been nearly two months since Susan Idoko-Okpe (nee Lawani) has been subjected to agonising…

Confirmed 2019 Election Result: Atiku defeats Buhari in Benue

Atiku Abubakar has marginally defeated President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential poll in Benue State.

Like Abraham: Father slaughters daughter in Benue ‘as sacrifice to God’

John Depuun, new reports reveal, got hold of the infant on Tuesday and took her to a bush where she was slaughtered.

Man, 35, damages 5-year-old’s privates through forceful penetration in Benue

One Haruna Shuaibu has been arrested in Makurdi, Benue State for allegedly raping a 5-year-old child.

Traders wail as fire razes over 50 shops, destroys goods worth millions in Benue

Shop owners and traders at Gboko market were left to rue their luck as fire razed their stalls on Monday.

EFCC goes after Governor Ortom over alleged N22b fraud

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has been accused of N22 billion fraud by the EFCC.

Ekiti: Fulani herdsmen kill pregnant woman in farm settlement

Community sources have confirmed the death of a pregnant woman, who was killed by suspected…

Several dead as gunmen invade yam market in Benue

Several persons were reportedly killed after unknown gunmen invaded the market on Monday evening.

Benue: Widow loses N2.9million to ponzi scheme, demands refund

A widow, identified as Mrs Dauda Maiduguri, said she had been defrauded of N2.9 million by one Ibrahim, a top guider of Global Funds International.

Benue: Man allegedly impregnates sister, commits suicide

Inalegwu was reportedly mocked by locals for allegedly sleeping with his sister.

Mother of 2 commits suicide after MMM Nigeria swallowed N.4million “investment”

Neighbours said representatives from a local bank visited Gloria’s home to inform her she had defaulted on a loan only to be informed she was dead.

Benue: Victims of herdsmen attack take cooking pots, mats to House of Assembly in protest

The peaceful protesters have reportedly stormed the complex with their mats, cooking pots and other items while chanting songs and making their demand.

Buhari “comes to his senses”, orders herdsmen out of Abuja

“It seems our president just regained his senses and made the right decision,” an Abuja resident said.

Woman fantastically beaten for “using charms to make our money disappear”

“If she touches you, the whole money you have on you will vanish.”