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Ortom Slams Alia Over Benue Insecurity, Accuses Him of Playing Games with Lives

Ortom Slams Alia Over Benue Insecurity, Accuses Him of Playing Games with Lives By IDNN Political Desk Makurdi, Benue State — The war of words...

Refer Benue Massacre to ICC Now, SERAP Tells Tinubu

IDNN4 weeks ago0

Human rights group SERAP has demanded that President Tinubu refer the Benue killings to the ICC for investigation, warning of action by other member states.

Benue Massacre: Tinubu Blasts IGP, Orders Arrests, Ranching Plan as Critics Slam Visit Optics

IDNN4 weeks ago0

Tinubu’s fiery rebuke of security chiefs in Benue followed by ranching directives and calls for peace has drawn mixed reactions—some calling it bold, others performative.

Benue Killings: Residents May Defend Themselves If Govt Fails – David Mark

IDNN1 month ago0

Former Senate President David Mark warns that Benue people may resort to self-defence if authorities continue to fail in protecting lives.

CDS Visits Benue After Massacre, Tinubu Orders Reconciliation and Justice

IDNN1 month ago0

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff has visited Benue following the massacre of over 200 people, while President Tinubu calls for dialogue and prosecutions

Benue Massacre: 200 Dead, 6,000 Displaced as Nation Mourns Leadership Without Empathy

IDNN1 month ago0

The nation watches in horror as Benue mourns over 200 dead in a two-day massacre, triggering national outrage and fierce condemnation of President Tinubu's silence.

33 Killed in Benue Massacre as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Gwer West, Apa LGAs

IDNN2 months ago0

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen unleashed terror on Benue communities Sunday night, leaving 33 dead and entire villages in mourning.

Foreign Herders Behind Killings in Benue, Plateau – Defence Headquarters

IDNN2 months ago0

By IDNN Defence & Conflict DeskPublished: May 9, 2025 The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has attributed the recent surge in violent attacks across Benue, Plateau,...

NSA Ribadu: Tinubu Inherited Bad Government, Benue Killings Will Be Tackled

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

NSA Nuhu Ribadu says Tinubu inherited a deeply flawed government. Speaking in Benue, he condemned the killings of over 72 people and called for public support to end insecurity.

“They’re Not Nigerians”: Benue, Plateau Governors Blame Foreign Militants for Middle Belt Killings

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Governors Alia and Muftwang claim foreign militants are behind ongoing massacres in Benue and Plateau States. 72 killed in Benue, 60+ communities lost in Plateau. They warn of a coordinated invasion threatening Nigeria’s Middle Belt.