The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State has issued guidelines for the nomination of candidates for the Local Government election in the state.This follows the release of the time table for the elections slated for October 5 by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC. The guidelines, signed by the Caretaker Committee Publicity Secretary…
At least six people were killed when suspected herders attacked Iwari and Olagagbanea communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The invaders initially struck Iwari village over the weekend, killing one person, before moving on to Olegagbane community, where they killed five more people. A local resident, speaking anonymously, reported that armed attackers…
At least six people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in two separate attacks by armed herdsmen on the Iwari and Olegagbane communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A local source, who requested anonymity, revealed that the attacks took place on Friday evening, with one person killed in Iwari and…
