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TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS RESCUED UNHARMED IN UKUM LGA OF BENUE STATE

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have rescued two kidnap victims in Ukum LGA of Benue State after a late-night operation. The victims, abducted earlier in April, were recovered unharmed following sustained military pressure.

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Security & Crime

"THEY ARE NOT FACELESS"—NAMES OF NINE SLAIN IN BENUE COMMUNITY EMERGE

Nine residents killed in an attack in Edikwu Ankpali, Benue State, have been named, shifting focus from statistics to human stories. As grief deepens, residents renew calls for stronger security and accountability.

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Investigation

BENUE HUMAN TRAFFICKING CRISIS DEEPENS AS GIRLS LURED ABROAD

Concerns are growing in Benue over reports of young girls being lured abroad with fake job offers. Many are allegedly trafficked through major Nigerian hubs to countries like Libya and Mali, raising questions about enforcement and protection systems.

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Health

BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES ADMISSION INTO PROFESSIONAL HEALTH COURSES

Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, opens applications for 2026/2027 professional health programmes, offering hands-on training in disciplines like Community Health, Biomedical Engineering, Dental Technology, Opticianry, and Medical X-Ray.

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Security & Crime

BENUE GOVT MOBILISES MORE BUSES TO RESCUE STRANDED STRANDED STUDENTS FROM JOS

Benue State government has deployed more buses to evacuate students stranded in Jos amid unrest. Governor Hyacinth Alia prioritises their safety, with phased operations ensuring secure returns, reflecting the state’s swift, coordinated response to protect its citizens.

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Metro/Local News

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.

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Security & Crime

BENUE: ARMY NABS 3, RECOVERS AK-47 IN AGASHA

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke arrested three suspected terrorists in Agasha, Benue State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a pre-rainy season operation aimed at securing farming communities.

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Environment

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...

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Health

BSUTH PIONEERS HOSPITAL-BASED SUPPORT FOR AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, CEREBRAL PALSY IN BENUE

Benue State University Teaching Hospital has launched Nigeria’s first hospital-based Therapeutic Centre for Children with Special Needs, providing tailored medical, educational, and therapeutic support to children with developmental challenges, offering renewed hope to families.

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Education

GOV. ALIA MOVES TO BOOST SKILLS EDUCATION WITH OJU TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROJECT

Gov. Alia has begun construction of a Science and Technical College in Oju to expand access to vocational education, equip youths with practical skills, and tackle unemployment in underserved areas of Benue State.

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