Articles by Benue Info-pedia
BENUE COMMUNITY ON THE EDGE AS ARMED ATTACKERS MAIM BOAT OPERATOR, INJURE 3 AT AFUBO ISLAND
Fear grips Makurdi after a violent attack at Afubo Island left a boat operator maimed and three others injured, sparking fresh concerns over security and alleged criminal hideouts near key military locations.
TINUBU DECLARES GOVERNORS AS APC LEADERS IN THEIR STATES — SHETTIMA
Tinubu has affirmed governors as APC leaders in their states, with VP Shettima confirming Fintiri’s new status in Adamawa. The move ends internal disputes and signals a strategic push to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
RESILIENCE PAYS OFF AS FOUR-TIME WAEC, JAMB CANDIDATE EMERGES UNICAL’S BEST STUDENT, SERVES AS FIRST FEMALE SUG PRESIDENT
A UNICAL graduate, Blessing Alims Ojisor, has emerged best in her department after overcoming four failed WAEC and JAMB attempts. She graduated with a First Class and was earlier named the university’s overall best student, earning a N1 million award.
UNLICENSED MEDICAL PRACTICE IN BENUE CAUSES DEATH OF PREGNANT WOMAN IN OJU
Residents of Oju, Benue, raise alarm over unlicensed medical practitioners after a pregnant woman dies during a procedure. They urge government and health authorities to act swiftly to curb quackery and protect lives.
SGF AKUME INAUGURATES PENCOM BOARD, TASKS MEMBERS ON TRANSPARENCY
The SGF, George Akume, inaugurates the PenCom Board, urging transparency, accountability, and strict oversight while warning against operational interference, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen Nigeria’s pension system and protect retirees’ savings.
NO NELFUND, NO EXAMS, JoSTUM STUDENTS PROTEST, SCHOOL DECLARES BREAK
“Academic activities at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi were suspended after students protested alleged delays in NELFUND payments. The school declared an immediate Easter break, sending students home amid fears of further exam disruption.”
BISHOP ANAGBE REJECTS IDP RESETTLEMENT PLAN IN BENUE, DEMANDS SECURITY FOR SAFE RETURN
“Bishop Wilfred Anagbe urges authorities to abandon IDP resettlement plans in Benue, insisting the only lasting solution is the safe return of displaced persons to their ancestral homes with adequate security.”
YELEWATA MASSACRE SUSPECT FAINTS DURING COURT HEARING — JUSTICE ABDULMALIK ADJOURNS
Trial in Yelewata massacre halts as suspect Haruna Abdullahi collapses in court; judge adjourns proceedings to March 30–31 for urgent medical attention. Defendants face 57 terrorism-related charges over the deadly attack that killed about 150 people.
WATER CRISIS DEEPENS IN MAKURDI AS RESIDENTS DEPEND ON SINGLE UNSAFE SOURCE, EYEWITNESS RAISES ALARM OVER HEALTH RISKS
Residents living behind the International Market in Makurdi, Benue State, have raised fresh concerns over acute water scarcity, with reports that families and internally displaced persons (IDPs) depend on a single, unsafe water source for drinking and domestic use.The situation came to light followi...
TARABA VIOLENCE ESCALATES, MILITIAS ATTACK TSE-AKUMEN, RESIDENTS DEAD
Militias attacked Tse-Akumen in Taraba, killing Mr. Peverga Abar, sparking grief and renewed fears over local security as clashes between farmers and herders escalate.