Insecurity: Obi Warns Nigeria Must Not Become Killing Field
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the recent killings and abductions in Nigeria’s North-Central region, describing the attacks…
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Benue
Group Rejects Federal Ranching Plan for Benue
BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue ranching plan has drawn criticism from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bemgba Iortyom, who urges the Federal Government to…
Lassa Fever Deaths Climb Despite Drop in New Cases
ABUJA, Nigeria – Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria have risen to 224 despite a sharp decline in new infections, with the Nigeria Centre for…
UPDATE: Two Benue Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom
MAKURDI, Nigeria – Two of the three siblings abducted while transporting their late mother’s remains from Abuja to Benue State for burial have been…
Three Siblings Abducted with Mother’s Corpse in Benue
MAKURDI, Nigeria — Three siblings travelling with the remains of their late mother from Abuja to Benue State for burial have been abducted by…
Gunmen Abduct UTME Candidates in Benue Attack
BENUE, Nigeria – Gunmen have abducted at least 14 passengers, including candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination, along the Makurdi–Otukpo road…
Benue Intensifies Lassa Response as Health Worker Infections Rise
MAKURDI, Nigeria – Health authorities in Benue State have intensified response measures to curb Lassa fever following a rise in infections among frontline health…
Nigeria Records 12 New Lassa Fever Cases as Fatality Rate Climbs to 18.3%
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded 12 new confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 44 of 2025 — slightly above the 11 infections…