The defence chief said troops were in Yelwata on the day of the attack but a fake attack from locals made soldiers move out to another town.

The communities of Agatu, Apa, and Otukpo have experienced devastating losses, with over 2,000 lives lost since these ...

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has schooled President Bola Tinubu over his visit to ...

It’s ominous to keep watching innocent blood flow unchecked. Ekpe, PhD, is a member of THISDAY Editorial Board.

Once again, Benue State has been plunged into mourning. In what can only be described as a coordinated onslaught on defenceless communities, gunmen widely believed to be armed herders launched fresh ...

Protect Communities, Deliver Justice and AccountabilityNigerian authorities should urgently strengthen security in vulnerable communities following deadly attacks on June 14, 2025, in Yelewata, Benue ...

Nigerians' reaction to the latest killings in Benue amplified the growing angst of citizens who have become disillusioned ...

The 2023 presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo has slammed President Bola Tinubu over ...

Another day, another massacre in Benue state. This time, over 200 innocent souls were cut down in cold blood in Yelewata and ...

Obi has criticised Tinubu for skipping Yelwata visit, insisting true leadership means sacrifice, presence, and action during crises.

So, news of the June 13 attack on Yelwata, a Christian farming community two hours north of Markudi, did not surprise Elijah.

Police tok-tok pesin for di state Tochukwu Ikenga for statement say di incident na cult clash and add say na two pipo die ...