Benue affairs / Metro News
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TRAGEDY IN WAMBA AS GROOM DIES ON WEDDING DAY
A wedding in Wamba, Nasarawa State, ended in tragedy as Dr. Ayuba Amangut died on his wedding day after a brief illness. His bride was already dressed and awaiting him, while family and neighbours mourn what they described as a heartbreaking and sudden loss.
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.
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.
TRAGEDY AT RICE MILL JUNCTION AS DANGOTE TRUCK CRUSHES MAN TO DEATH IN GBOKO
Panic at a busy Gboko junction as a Dangote truck fatally strikes a man, highlighting long-standing safety concerns and frequent accidents in the area.
GOOD FRIDAY DRAMA TURNS TRAGIC AS STUDENT HOSPITALISED AFTER 'JESUS' ROLE BEATING
A Good Friday reenactment in Uganda turned tragic after a student playing Jesus was injured during intense scenes. He received first aid on site before being hospitalised, as the incident raises fresh concerns over safety during religious performances.
BENUE: TOR SANKERA RECEIVES CEREMONIAL CHAIR, VOWS TO RESTORE PEACE BEFORE YEAR-END
Tor Sankera, Chief David Sevav, pledges to restore peace in Sankera before year-end after receiving a ceremonial chair, describing it as a call to duty while reaffirming his commitment to unity, security, and grassroots development.
NUJ BENUE ANNOUNCES DEATH OF RADIO BENUE DEPUTY DIRECTOR PATRICK OMORA
The NUJ Benue State Council has announced the death of Radio Benue’s Deputy Director of Current Affairs, Patrick Omora, describing his passing as a major loss to the state’s media community and urging members to keep his family in prayers.
TWO KILLED, SEVERAL INJURED IN AUTO CRASH IN KOGI COMMUNITY
Two people have died and several others injured in a tragic auto crash in Alome Ejule, Kogi State. Victims were rushed to hospital, while authorities are yet to release an official statement on the incident.
MAKURDI COMMUNITY ACCUSES AIR FORCE OF DESTROYING HOMES, FARMS & KILLINGS DESPITE COURT ORDER
Tension in Makurdi as residents accuse the Air Force of demolishing homes and farms despite a court order. Community members allege harassment and killings, while authorities intervene and call for dialogue ahead of the planting season.
POLICE ARREST BARUWA AFTER ATTEMPTED NURTW SECRETARIAT TAKEOVER IN ABUJA
The police have arrested Tajudeen Baruwa following an attempted takeover of the National Secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Abuja, intensifying the ongoing leadership crisis within the union.Baruwa, who leads a faction of the union, reportedly mobilised his suppor...