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Metro/Local News

UNIJOS STUDENT PRECIOUS JESSU DECLARED MISSING AFTER LEAVING FOR EXAMS IN JOS

Precious Jessu, a Mass Communication student of the University of Jos, has been declared missing after she was dropped at Farin Gada Roundabout on April 13, 2026. Her family is calling for urgent public assistance to locate her.

Apr 15, 2026
Security & Crime

"THEY ARE NOT FACELESS"—NAMES OF NINE SLAIN IN BENUE COMMUNITY EMERGE

Nine residents killed in an attack in Edikwu Ankpali, Benue State, have been named, shifting focus from statistics to human stories. As grief deepens, residents renew calls for stronger security and accountability.

Apr 14, 2026
Investigation

BENUE HUMAN TRAFFICKING CRISIS DEEPENS AS GIRLS LURED ABROAD

Concerns are growing in Benue over reports of young girls being lured abroad with fake job offers. Many are allegedly trafficked through major Nigerian hubs to countries like Libya and Mali, raising questions about enforcement and protection systems.

Apr 13, 2026
Metro/Local News

TRAGEDY IN GBOKO AS BOY ELECTROCUTED WHILE ASSISTING JED WORKER IN BENUE

A young boy was electrocuted in Gboko after reportedly assisting a JED worker with a live cable, raising serious concerns about safety lapses and the involvement of minors in hazardous electrical operations.

Apr 13, 2026
Security & Crime

FOUR KILLED AS GUNMEN STRIKE EDIKWU ANKPALI IN APA LGA OF BENUE

Four killed in a fresh attack on Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as gunmen strike Sunday evening. Residents fear rising insecurity while search efforts continue and concerns mount over the safety of vulnerable communities.

Apr 13, 2026
Politics

BENUE ADC ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVES, OKWU TAKES CHARGE AFTER PEACEFUL CONGRESS

ADC elects new Benue executives in a peaceful congress, with former lawmaker Samson Okwu emerging as state chairman. Party leaders tout unity and grassroots mobilisation as key to strengthening the ADC ahead of future elections.

Apr 12, 2026
Opinions & Editorials

UNDILUTED ACCOUNT OF THE UN VISIT TO YELEWATA

Conflicting reports trail the UN delegation’s visit to Yelewata, with locals expressing disappointment and alleging that key realities of the crisis were not fully presented.

Apr 11, 2026
Politics

ALIA–AKUME RIFT THROWS BENUE LAWMAKERS' 2027 RE-ELECTION HOPES INTO UNCERTAINTY

APC’s deepening internal rift in Benue is shaking party unity, triggering defections and raising fresh doubts over lawmakers’ chances of securing tickets ahead of the 2027 elections.

Apr 11, 2026
Politics

APA PROGRESSIVES FRONTIER SUPPORT GROUP REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, ALIA, OJEMA AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS

The Apa Progressives Frontier Support Group has reaffirmed its support for President Tinubu, Governor Alia, and Hon. Ojema, signaling early grassroots mobilization and sustained confidence in APC leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.

Apr 11, 2026
Security & Crime

ONE DEAD IN IKOBI COMMUNITY ATTACK AS TENSION RISES IN BENUE AGAIN

Fresh fears in Benue as a resident is killed in Ikobi, Apa LGA. The attack heightens anxiety in rural communities, with residents calling for urgent security intervention to curb recurring violence.

Apr 10, 2026