Articles by Benue Info-pedia
US EMBASSY CANCELS ALL VISA APPOINTMENTS IN ABUJA, ORDERS STAFF EVACUATION
The US Embassy has cancelled all visa appointments in Abuja and ordered the evacuation of non-essential staff over rising security concerns, while directing applicants to Lagos for services and urging Americans to reconsider travel to Nigeria.
FORMER MANAGEMENT LEFT ME WITH N200M DEBT–LOBI STARS CHAIRMAN
Lobi Stars chairman Terver Ikya reveals he inherited over ₦200m debt, unresolved coaching disputes, and an oversized squad, pledging reforms and sponsorship drives to stabilize the club and aim for promotion.
FORMER BENUE SSG ALAKALI RESIGNS FROM APC
Former Benue SSG Joseph Alakali has resigned from the APC, citing personal reasons. He gave no indication of his next political move, leaving uncertainty over his future in active politics.
JOS TRADER RETURNS ₦1M MISTAKENLY INCLUDED IN GOODS
A Jos trader, Mrs. Sarah Luka, returned ₦1 million mistakenly packed with her purchase, earning praise for her honesty and integrity. Both buyer and seller expressed relief and admiration for the rare act of conscience.
GUNMEN ABDUCT MOURNERS CARRYING CORPSE TO BURIAL, LEAVE BODY BEHIND
Gunmen abducted mourners transporting a corpse for burial in Kogi East, leaving the body behind in their vehicle. The victims’ whereabouts remain unknown, intensifying fears over rising insecurity in the area.
INSECURITY WORSENS IN BENUE AS ACADEMICS RAISE ALARM OVER KILLINGS, LAND SEIZURES IN GWER-EAST, GWER-WEST
Rising attacks in Gwer-East and Gwer-West have triggered fresh concerns, as academics warn of killings, land seizures, and growing fear among farmers, with many unable to safely access their farmlands.
MISSING BENUE WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN LAGOS MORGUE AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT
Search for missing Benue entrepreneur Doofan Atsehe ends in tragedy after she was killed in a Badagry road accident. Her body was later found in a Lagos morgue, bringing painful closure to her family.
BENUE: SUSPECTED HERDSMEN WIPE OUT FAMILY OF 4 IN FRESH GUMA ATTACK
Suspected herdsmen killed a woman and three sons in Guma, Benue, leaving one child wounded. The attack deepens fear as violence escalates in the community, with security response yet to be confirmed.
JoSTUM ACCUSED OF FORCING STUDENTS TO SIGN COMPULSORY UNDERTAKING OVER NELFUND FEE
Students at JoSTUM allege they’re being compelled to sign a NELFUND-linked undertaking to continue studies, raising concerns over coercion, financial hardship, and possible sanctions as management remains silent.
NDLEA ARRESTS PASTOR, WIFE WITH 11KG CANNABIS AT SEME BORDER
NDLEA operatives have arrested a pastor and his wife at the Seme border in Lagos after discovering 11kg of suspected cannabis concealed in their SUV, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking along the busy border corridor.