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NSIB Launches Investigation Into Benue Boat Tragedy That Claimed 11 Lives
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into the Benue boat accident that claimed 11 lives, with officials conducting on-site assessments and engaging affected communities.
Kogi Police Roll Out New ID System for Okada Riders to Boost Security, Begins July 1
Kogi Police have announced a new identification system for commercial motorcycle operators, requiring reflective jackets with serial numbers and valid ID cards from July 1 to improve security and curb criminal activities.
Security Sources Claim Recovery of Baccujo’s Remains Sends Shockwaves Through Bandit Circles
Security sources report that authorities have exhumed and evacuated the remains of alleged bandit kingpin Kachalla Baccujo, a move they say is affecting criminal networks in Kogi and neighboring states.
Six Members of Same Family Among Seven Killed in Makurdi Boat Tragedy — Benue Govt
The Benue State Government has visited families affected by the Wadata boat tragedy in Makurdi, where seven persons, including six members of the same family, lost their lives after a boat capsized during a rainstorm.
Benue Assembly Extends Suspension of Former Speaker Aondona Dajoh, Ex-Majority Leader Saater Tiseer by Three Months
The Benue State House of Assembly has reportedly extended the suspension of former Speaker Aondona Dajoh and former Majority Leader Saater Tiseer for another three months, citing ongoing legal proceedings and a pending petition.
Critic Challenges Tersoo Kula’s Claims on Security Improvements and Declining IDP Numbers in Benue
Comrade Sendiyol Elijah Fall has challenged claims by Benue Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, that insecurity has reduced significantly and IDP numbers have declined, arguing that many communities remain affected by attacks and displacement.
Ex-Benue Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh Defects to PDP After APC Exit
Former Benue Speaker Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh has defected from the APC to the PDP in Makurdi. He attended the party’s Benue North-West senatorial primaries, where Eunice Ortom emerged candidate.
Benue Links Resumes Makurdi–Oju Transport Services, Announces Fare Rates and Oju Park Relocation
Benue Links has resumed operations on the Makurdi–Oju route after a temporary suspension, while also announcing current fares and confirming the relocation of the Oju motor park back to its former location.
Tansian University Gboko Graduates Stranded as NYSC Mobilisation Faces Accreditation Hurdles
Graduates of Tansian University’s Gboko study centre say they have waited years for NYSC mobilisation amid concerns over accreditation compliance and federal education regulations affecting the campus.
BENUE LG CHAIRMEN INTERVENE AS OJU–OBI COMMUNAL CLASH LEADS TO ABDUCTIONS
Local government chairmen in Benue intervene in a communal clash between Oju and Obi communities after a violent incident led to abductions. Security deployment restored calm and secured the release of 19 victims.