Tag: Benue state

Court remands 38-year-old man for raping 7-month-old daughter in Benue

Mr Isaac Ajim of Makurdi Magistrate has ordered that a 38-year-old man identified as Mr. Simon Emeka who…

Ortom rescinds order allowing religious activities, markets in Benue

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has rescinded the order allowing churches and mosques in the State to…

Family of three killed by thunder strike in Benue

Tragedy hits Benue community as a family of three were killed by thunder strike on Saturday night in…

COVID-19: Benue government approves reopening of religious centres

Benue state government has approved the reopening of churches and mosques for religious worships two months after they…

I’ve no regrets revealing the identity of Benue COVID-19 index case, says Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says he has no regrets revealing the identity of the state’s COVID-19…

30-year-old man commits suicide by hanging in Nasarawa

Tragedy as a 30-year-old young man identified as James Samuel reportedly committed suicide by hanging in a classroom…

Second ‘Most Wanted’ criminal kingpin killed in Benue, says Nigerian Army

The death of a suspected notorious criminal identified as Terugwa Igbagwa who died in a special commando operation…

VIDEO: EFCC official allegedly shuts down eatery, arrest staff over N1600 Shawarma

Following the arrest of the owner of Star Shawarma and other staff over disagreement, an EFCC staff in…

5 trucks conveying almajiris intercepted in Cross River state

Cross Rivers State Government has intercepted five trucks conveying almajiris from the northern part of the country and…

Woman kills maid over salary in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a woman identified as Mrs. Nene Steve for allegedly…

Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill NSCDC Inspector in Benue

An Inspector of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) identified as Joseph Ochogwu has been killed…

Jukun/Tiv crisis: 3 killed, houses, crops razed in renewed attack on Benue community

Jukun militia have allegedly killed three people in the early hours of Wednesday in Jootar community of Ukum Local…