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News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Benue seeks UN assistance for community security, flood control, education, others

News channel or source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/benue-seeks-un-assistance-for-community-security-flood-control-education-others/
Published on: Sunday 12 April 2026

The Benue State Government has appealed to the United Nations for support on its Climate Resilience Compact, focusing on ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Police begin crackdown on armed camps in Benue

News channel or source: https://businessday.ng/news/article/police-begin-crackdown-on-armed-camps-in-benue/
Published on: Thursday 16 April 2026

In compliance with the Benue State Government’s directive to dislodge armed herder camps in Apa, Otukpo, Gwer-West, and other areas, the Police Command has reiterated its role as lead security agency ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Benue: Gov Alia gifts 30 newly promoted security officers N151.2m

News channel or source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/14/benue-gov-alia-gifts-30-newly-promoted-security-officers-n151-2m/
Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has awarded a total of N151.2 million to thirty recently promoted security officers attached to the ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Herders, terrorists kill 16 in Nigeria’s northern Benue, Kaduna states

News channel or source: https://apanews.net/herders-terrorists-kill-16-in-nigerias-northern-benue-kaduna-states/
Published on: Monday 06 April 2026

About 16 persons were killed in separate violent incidents in Benue and Kaduna states in northern Nigeria during the Easter celebrations, leaving communities in mourning and prompting urgent calls for ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Alia urges security agencies to flush out terrorists from Benue forests

News channel or source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/04/15/alia-urges-security-agencies-to-flush-out-terrorists-from-benue-forests/
Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Hyacinth Alia of Benue has called on security operatives to intensify operations to dismantle terrorist camps across the state with particular focus on Apa, Otukpo, and Gwer-West local government ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: UN Deputy Chief visits Benue, urges peace, resilience, partnerships

News channel or source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/04/un-deputy-chief-visits-benue-urges-peace-resilience-partnerships/
Published on: Friday 10 April 2026

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Amina Mohammed, has called for strengthened peacebuilding efforts, inclusive development, and deeper collaboration between global partners and ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Benue 2027 - Edoh to Contest for Governor's Seat

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/benue-2027-edoh-to-contest-for-governors-seat/ar-AA20fkr9
Published on: Sunday 05 April 2026

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Dr Raymond Edoh, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Benue State governorship election, pledging transformative ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: US approves non-critical staff to leave embassy in Nigeria on security grounds

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-approves-non-critical-staff-to-leave-embassy-in-nigeria-on-security-grounds/ar-AA20vana
Published on: Wednesday 08 April 2026

The state department has also asked US citizens to "reconsider" travel plans to the West African country.

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Easter - 27 Killed in Kaduna, Benue, Katsina Attacks

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/other/easter-27-killed-in-kaduna-benue-katsina-attacks/ar-AA20fCyO
Published on: Sunday 05 April 2026

About 25 people were on Sunday killed in Benue and Kaduna communities following attacks by bandits.It was gathered that scores were kidnapped during the Kaduna attack, and that several houses were ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Benue, Nasarawa collaborates on security

News channel or source: https://www.pulse.ng/story/in-north-central-nigeria-benue-nasarawa-collaborates-on-security-2024080608550844043
Published on: Thursday 21 January 2016

Two States in North Central Nigeria, Benue and Nasarawa have teamed up to combat hostilities being experienced in the area. Pulse had earlier reported how frequent clashes between herdsmen and farmers ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Gov. Alia Reassures Corps Members Of Safety Amidst Security Challenges In Benue

News channel or source: https://www.informationng.com/2025/04/gov-alia-reassures-corps-members-of-safety-amidst-security-challenges-in-benue.html
Published on: Thursday 24 April 2025

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state of their safety amidst ongoing security concerns in northern Nigeria. In a ...

News Nigeria » Benue » Security: Benue: Alia Rewards 30 Newly Promoted Security Officers With N151.2m

News channel or source: https://leadership.ng/benue-alia-rewards-30-newly-promoted-security-officers-with-n151-2m/
Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has rewarded the thirty newly- promoted security officers serving at the Government House, Makurdi, with N151.2 ...