Benue affairs / Metro News
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ADO LGA CHAIRMAN HOSTS METHODIST CHURCH PRELATE IN IGUMALE DURING PASTORAL VISIT
The Executive Chairman of Ado LGA, Engr. Sunny Oche, has received the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Oliver Ali Aba, during a pastoral visit to Igumale focused on faith, unity, and moral renewal within the Diocese.
INEC DISPLAYS PRELIMINARY VOTER REGISTER IN KATSINA-ALA FOR PUBLIC VERIFICATION
INEC has opened the Preliminary Register of Voters for inspection in Katsina-Ala, Benue State, following the conclusion of the April 2026 CVR exercise. Residents are encouraged to verify their details before the final register is released.
NEWBORN TWINS DUMPED IN BENUE BUSH, RESCUED ALIVE
Shocking discovery in Benue as task force operatives rescue newborn twins abandoned in a bush. The council chairman has taken responsibility and launched a search for the fleeing mother.
BLACK SUNDAY AS WOMAN DIES, 3 INJURED IN BENUE CRASH
A tragic road accident along the Aliade–Makurdi (Adasu) road in Benue State has claimed the life of a woman, while her husband and two other family members survived with injuries. Authorities have called on relatives to report to FRSC office in Aliade.
HOW A SINGLE OVERTAKING ATTEMPT LED TO THE DEATH OF THREE SIBLINGS IN NASARAWA
A tragic road accident in Nasarawa State has claimed the lives of three siblings, leaving their family and community in deep mourning. The incident reportedly occurred along the Keffi–Nasarawa highway.
SIGNS OF STABILITY IN SANKERA AS EX-MILITANT CALLS FOR RETURN OF FLEEING TRADITIONAL RULERS
A repentant militant in Sankera has called for traditional rulers who fled insecurity in Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Logo LGAs to return home, amid renewed peace efforts and ongoing reconciliation talks led by religious and community leaders.
BENUE COMMUNITY MOURNS IGEDE BUSINESSMAN AGI JOHN ODE AFTER SUDDEN DEATH
A popular Igede businessman, Agi John Ode, also known as Ode Obusa, has died after collapsing at home in Oju LGA, Benue State, sparking concern among family members over the circumstances.
BENUE DIOCESE EMPOWERS 150 WITH START-UP SUPPORT ACROSS KATSINA-ALA, UKUM, LOGO
The Katsina-Ala Diocese, through FJDP and the SPRiNG Project, has empowered 150 beneficiaries across three LGAs in Benue with agricultural inputs and vocational tools to support sustainable livelihoods.
UNIJOS STUDENT PRECIOUS JESSU DECLARED MISSING AFTER LEAVING FOR EXAMS IN JOS
Precious Jessu, a Mass Communication student of the University of Jos, has been declared missing after she was dropped at Farin Gada Roundabout on April 13, 2026. Her family is calling for urgent public assistance to locate her.
TRAGEDY IN GBOKO AS BOY ELECTROCUTED WHILE ASSISTING JED WORKER IN BENUE
A young boy was electrocuted in Gboko after reportedly assisting a JED worker with a live cable, raising serious concerns about safety lapses and the involvement of minors in hazardous electrical operations.