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Benue community faces dusk-to-dawn curfew amidst escalating cult war
16May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Benue community faces dusk-to-dawn curfew amidst escalating cult war

Following a violent clash between rival cult groups that led to the deaths of two members, Naka town in Gwer-West Headquarters has been placed under a dusk-to-dawn curfew. The decision to impose the curfew was justified by the chairman of the LGA, Henry Agba, who cited the necessity to prevent further escalation of the ongoing conflict. According to Agba, "There was a clash between rival cultists in the local government during which two persons from both sides were killed. As a result of that, the LGA became tense, so we had to place a night curfew to contain the situation. As of yesterday (Wednesday), movement ceased from 8 pm to 6 am, so at the moment there is a restoration of peace and normalcy." An eyewitness, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed the cult clash and described ...
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Benue Government’s Ongoing Dedication to IDPs’ Welfare Affirmed by Alia
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Benue Government’s Ongoing Dedication to IDPs’ Welfare Affirmed by Alia

The commitment of Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, to enhancing security, healthcare, and water availability in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps throughout the state has been reiterated. Emphasizing the significance of this commitment, particularly as the government works diligently towards facilitating the eventual return of IDPs to their original communities, During the Benue State Durable Solutions Frame Work Development and Action Planning workshop for IDPs in Benue State, the Commissioner for Humanitarian, Disaster Management, Mr Aondowase Kunde, shared this information. Mr Kunde, who also serves as the Chairman of the Task Force on Durable Solutions for the return of IDPs in Benue State, highlighted a recent survey that identified the need to construct hand well...
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15May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Actress Susan Peters hints at second marriage, says ‘My dating era has come to an end’

There are indications that Nollywood actress Susan Peters may be gearing up for a second trip down the aisle. The talented actress dropped this bombshell while she shared a captivating photo of herself dressed in a traditional wedding attire on her Instagram account. In a bold declaration, she stated that she is closing the chapter on her dating life. She accompanied the photo with a caption that read, “Bid farewell to my dating days, expressing gratitude to those who were part of the journey.” Recall that Peters exchanged vows with her Dutch partner in a beautiful traditional wedding ceremony that took place in Benue State back in 2015. Unfortunately, their union hit a rough patch a few years later, largely attributed to Peters' reluctance to give up her acting career and relocate wit...
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Appeal to Governor Ododo from Kogi Lawmakers to Rehabilitate Idah-Onyedega Road in Ibaji LGA
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Appeal to Governor Ododo from Kogi Lawmakers to Rehabilitate Idah-Onyedega Road in Ibaji LGA

Urgent calls have been made by the Kogi State House of Assembly to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, requesting the immediate rehabilitation of the Idah-Onyedega road in Ibaji Local Government Area of the state. This appeal was put forward during the house plenary session held in Lokoja. Addressing the house, Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola, the member representing Ibaji State Constituency, expressed concern over the perilous condition of the Idah-Onyedega road, describing it as a hazardous route for citizens. Highlighting the impact of the 2012 and 2022 flooding incidents on the Idah-Onyedega road, Nwuchiola emphasized the destruction caused by the overflow of Rivers Niger and Benue. She stated, "The devastating consequences of the flooding have left the road in shambles, posing a significant ...
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Seven Convictions Secured by Benue NDLEA, 41 Drug Suspects Arrested
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Seven Convictions Secured by Benue NDLEA, 41 Drug Suspects Arrested

Within a span of two months, the Benue State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has managed to secure seven convictions and apprehended 41 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. During this period, the command also confiscated 0.187kg of Psychotropic substances, including tramadol, along with 0.055 kg of Glutathione and 16 liters of monkey tail from both users and peddlers. These developments were revealed on Tuesday by Philimon Saror, the Public Relations Officer of the Benue NDLEA, during a sensitization lecture held in Makurdi. Saror expressed concern over the persistently high demand for illicit drugs in the state, highlighting the need for the command to conduct awareness sessions to address this issue. He pointed out that the surge in demand for...
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15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Alleged Stabbing Incident by Wife in Benue: Police Uninformed

Denying knowledge of the reported incident, the Benue State Police informed that they have no information regarding the woman who allegedly stabbed her husband to death in Makurdi following a dispute over sex. Responding to inquiries by journalists on Tuesday, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Sewuese Anene, stated, "We don’t have this information please." Reports suggest that in Achusa Village, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, a 29-year-old woman named Torkwase fatally stabbed her husband amid a disagreement over sexual matters. The couple, married for two months, engaged in a quarrel over sex before the wife resorted to using a kitchen knife to attack her husband, Igbah Kpile, resulting in multiple stab wounds, causing him to collapse. It is alleged ...
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15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Agatu Community Attacked by Suspected Herdsmen: Six Feared Dead, Many Missing

Reports indicate that six individuals were killed and one person is still missing following an assault by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen on Ogbaulu community in Agatu Local Government, Benue State. The incident occurred on Tuesday. NewsNow highlighted the ongoing attack in Ogbaulu community on the same day. Ogbaulu community has been subjected to repeated attacks by armed herdsmen over the past two weeks, resulting in numerous casualties and significant destruction. The recent attack commenced around 5:30 pm when armed Fulani herdsmen emerged from various directions and began indiscriminate shooting at Ogbaulu Market, causing damage to shops and fatalities. An eyewitness and youth leader of Ogbaulu community, Comrade Adole Jose Ehoda, described the assailants as well-equipped herders w...
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The escalating crisis within Benue APC deepens as Agada and Omakolo factions reignite rivalry
15May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

The escalating crisis within Benue APC deepens as Agada and Omakolo factions reignite rivalry

The internal turmoil plaguing the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, shows no signs of abating. The ongoing power struggle between the Austin Agada-led faction and the Benjamin Omakolo faction took a hostile turn on Monday in Makurdi. Tensions flared when the Agada faction, supported by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Dr George Akume, convened at an undisclosed location in Makurdi to inaugurate members of an Ad Hoc Zoning Committee in preparation for the upcoming local government election in the state. In a press statement following the committee's inauguration, the party's Publicity Secretary in Benue State, Hon Daniel Ihonmu, disclosed that Agada charged the committee to conduct a comprehensive zoning process that involves all party sta...
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ALERT: Benue community under attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen
14May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

ALERT: Benue community under attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen

Reports indicate that Ogbaulu community in Agatu LGA of Benue State is currently under siege by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. On Friday, May 3, 2024, unidentified gunmen believed to be Fulani ambushed and murdered three farmers in the same area. The individuals tragically lost in the attack were Edoh Alhassan, Echewija Edoh, and Simon Emmanuel. As of the latest update, there is an intense exchange of gunfire underway at Ogbaulu Market Square.
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Allegations of Benue APC Against Alia Government Regarding Disruption of Rep’s Thanksgiving Mass
14May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Allegations of Benue APC Against Alia Government Regarding Disruption of Rep’s Thanksgiving Mass

In Benue State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia's government of orchestrating the violent disruption of a Thanksgiving Mass organized by House of Representatives member Sesoo Gboko in Konshisha Local Government Area. The disruptive incident took place at Annunciation Catholic Rectory in Tsuwe Daka, Shangev Tiev of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday. The APC claimed that the thugs who caused the disruption were financially supported by the Caretaker Chairman of Konshisha Local Government Council, Philip Achua, and the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Aondowase Kunde. In response to these events, the Benue Publicity Secretary of the APC, Daniel Ihomun, stated in a release on Tuesday, “This repeate...
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