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Gunmen kill at least 18 in Nigeria’s Benue state

Sowetan Live 14 Jul 2026
Gunmen killed at least 18 people in Nigeria’s northern Benue state in a weekend attack, residents and local officials said, triggering a march by angry locals who blocked roads in protest at the violence.
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Mark Condemns Benue, Plateau Killings, Demands Decisive Action Against Criminals

This Day 14 Jul 2026
The IPCR described the incidents as “senseless, tragic and unacceptable,” extending its condolences to the families of the victims, the Benue State Government and the affected communities.
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Gunmen open fire after a funeral in Nigeria, killing 8

Newsday 14 Jul 2026
The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday in the Otukpo-Nobi community of Benue state ... It wasn't clear what triggered the attack. Herders and farmers have often clashed over resources in Benue, a key food-producing state in Nigeria ... Sign up.
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Nigeria: Benue, Plateau Communities Hit By Fresh Attacks, 27 Killed

All Africa 13 Jul 2026
No fewer than 27 persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau states, following fresh assaults by suspected armed groups that have left residents mourning and demanding urgent government intervention ....
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Nigeria: Police Confirm Eight Killed in Suspected Terrorist Attack On Benue Community

All Africa 13 Jul 2026
The police commissioner described the incident as "purely a terrorist attack" and said the assailants employed guerrilla tactics ....
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Gunmen kill at least 18 people in Nigeria's Benue state, residents say

Straits Times 13 Jul 2026
ABUJA, July 13 - Gunmen killed at least 18 ...
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Nigeria: Plateau, Benue Killings - Nigeria Cannot Prosper While Innocent Blood Flows - Obi

All Africa 13 Jul 2026
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria ...
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Alia Reacts, Scores Killed as Suspected Herdsmen  Attack Benue Communities 

This Day 13 Jul 2026
Scores of residents have been confirmed dead following separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State ... soul of the people of Benue State.
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Food Security: Shield Africa Trains, Empowers Benue Youths, Women in Fish Farming

This Day 13 Jul 2026
... of the 2025/2026 cohort of the Shield Africa Farmers’ Academy (SAFA) in Benue State after an intensive six-month free training programme on fish production and management practices.
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Zenith Bank:  Offering Lifeline, Support for Women in Benue IDP Camps

This Day 11 Jul 2026
For thousands of women and girls living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State, daily life is defined by uncertainty ... For the women and girls in Benue’s IDP camps, the intervention is a reminder that they have not been forgotten.
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Alia: LG Autonomy is Working Well in Benue

This Day 10 Jul 2026
Benue state governor, Rev Father Hyacinth Alia, has disclosed that all the 23 local government councils in the state enjoy full autonomy in line with the provisions of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria.
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Alia Defends Local Govt Autonomy, Declares It is Working Perfectly in Benue

This Day 09 Jul 2026
Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, yesterday rose in stout defence of local government autonomy saying the third tier of government was working perfectly in his state ... Alia stressed that Benue was ...
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Nigeria: Alia Briefs Tinubu On Benue Security, Politics After State At 50 Celebrations

All Africa 07 Jul 2026
Governor Hyacinth Alia says he updated President Bola Tinubu on security, the return of internally displaced persons, ongoing projects and the political situation in Benue following the state's golden jubilee celebrations ....
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Benue Will Deliver More Votes for Tinubu’s Re-election in 2027, Declares Governor Alia

This Day 07 Jul 2026
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has assured President Bola Tinubu of more votes from the state in his re-election ... President, and the APC will continue to remain united in Benue State.”.
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How Akume Used Abuja to Humble Alia in Benue

This Day 05 Jul 2026
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State thought he had won because his candidates swept the APC National Assembly primaries in May, defeating the loyalists of Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

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