Verydarkman Labels Benue State as Most Underdeveloped
Controversial social media personality, Verydarkman, has sparked reactions online by describing Benue State as the most underdeveloped state he has ever visited. “Benue is still in the year 1940. It is the most underdeveloped state I have ever been to,” he claimed in a viral video shared after a recent visit to the state. […]
Benue Killings: House of Reps Urges Urgent Military Deployment in Yelwata
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the federal government to urgently establish a military base in Yelwata, a border community in Benue State, following a deadly attack that left over 200 people dead. The attack, which occurred on June 14 in Guma Local Government Area, was carried out by suspected armed assailants. Thousands of […]
Gunmen Hijack Benue Links Bus, Kidnap Passengers Along Otukpo-Otukpa Road
A Benue Links commercial bus was attacked by suspected gunmen at Eke, along the Otukpo-Otukpa road in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Sunday evening around 6:30 pm when the vehicle, bearing registration number 14B-143BN, was ferrying travelers. The attackers ambushed the bus, robbed the passengers of their belongings, and […]
Benue Killings ‘Genocidal Invasion’, Says Tor Tiv During Tinubu’s Visit
A traditional ruler in Benue State has described the recent wave of killings as a “calculated genocidal invasion” by armed herders and bandits, rejecting claims that the violence stems from clashes between farmers and herders. James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv and paramount ruler of the Tiv people, made the statement on Wednesday during President Bola […]
Comedian Koboko Protests Benue Killings, Slams Tinubu
LPopular comedian and content creator Koboko led a protest against the recent killings in Benue State, defying heavy rain to express his frustration. According to Koboko, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has failed Nigerians due to his inability to protect the lives and property of citizens. The protesters carried placards with messages such as “Benue Is […]
Benue Massacre Leaves 6,527 Homeless, 2 Soldiers Dead, Says NEMA
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that over 100 people have been killed with 6,527 displaced, following a series of coordinated attacks by gunmen in Benue state. Recall that on Saturday morning, herdsmen militia launched a fresh attack on Yelewata, a community in Guma LGA of Benue, killing dozens of […]
Labour Party Condemns Benue Killings, Demands Justice
The Labour Party has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, describing the attacks as “a fresh wave of senseless killings.” The party called for the immediate deployment of security personnel to protect vulnerable communities across Nigeria’s North Central region. According to the party, a full-scale investigation and swift prosecution of the perpetrators, regardless […]
Ortom’s Ex-Aide Loses 23 Family Members in Benue Killings, Questions Governor’s Death Toll Claims
Prince Aondona Isaka Ornguga, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-governor Samuel Ortom, has revealed that he lost 23 family members in the recent attacks in Benue State, all of whom were related to him through his maternal lineage. Ornguga initially reported losing over 15 family members, but has now confirmed the higher death toll, […]
PDP Blames Tinubu For Benue Massacre, Warns Of Grave National Collapse If Killings Persist
By Maxwell Effiong The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the mass killing of over 200 civilians, including children, in Benue State, warning that the nation risks total collapse if urgent action is not taken. In a statement issued on Monday, June 16, 2025, by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, and obtained from […]
Tension Rises in Makurdi Over Rep’s Cows, Fulani Herders
Tension flared in the Nyorhyungu area of Makurdi, Benue State capital, on Monday morning as irate youths forcefully drove out a herd of cattle reportedly belonging to Dickson Tarkighir, a member of the House of Representatives representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency. The chaos followed the arrival of the cows on Sunday evening, accompanied by six Fulani […]