Senate Urges Suspension of Politics Over Rising Insecurity
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to consider emergency measures, including the possible suspension of political activities in several frontline states, amid escalating insecurity across parts of the country. The call followed a point of order raised during plenary by Abdul Ningi, who warned that continued insurgent attacks required urgent and decisive […]
ADC Criticises Tinubu Over Repeated Security Assurances
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as repeated assurances on insecurity that have yet to translate into improved safety across the country. In a statement posted on Tuesday via his X account, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said presidential responses to attacks on communities […]
BENUE: Armed Herdsmen Attack Yelewata, Injure Two Residents
Suspected armed herdsmen attacked Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday, leaving two residents injured, local sources confirmed. The community previously endured a deadly assault on June 13, 2025, in which over 200 people were killed, forcing survivors into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. A local leader, who spoke on […]
Gunmen Abduct Nine Worshippers In Benue Night Vigil
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of nine worshippers during a night vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ojije community, Utonkon district of Ado Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme, disclosed the incident on Monday, saying the victims were taken by armed assailants who stormed the […]
Benue Lawmaker Urges Urgent Action Amid Rising Violence In Kwande
Member of the House of Representatives representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, has raised the alarm over escalating violence in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. He called on the government and security agencies to take immediate measures to halt killings and abductions in the area. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ugbor […]
