NEWS

Three Killed As Violence Erupts After Death Of A Fulani Herder in Benue Village

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2025

Details have emerged on how violence erupted in Anwule village in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, after a Fulani herder was murdered by some suspected locals late August. The herders, in what appeared to be a reprisal recently launched a counter-attack on the villagers, killing

NEWS

Benue police deploy drones to track down abducted passengers

Daily Dispatch June 24, 2025

The Benue State Police Command has launched a drone-assisted operation to locate 12 individuals abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Otukpo-Otukpa-Enugu highway in Okpokwu Local Government Area. The victims, comprising 11 passengers and a driver, were traveling in a Benue Links bus when the vehicle was ambushed around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday near Eke. According […]

COLUMNS

Herdsmen and crabs swimming in Benue’s river of blood

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2025

By Tunde Odesola Long before man dug a hole in every inch of the earth searching for oil, the crab had been in the business of oil drilling. The crab’s house – I mean its burrow – not its shell, is an oil rig at work. For many Great Akokites, the most beautiful site in […]

NEWS

Killings in Plateau, Benue could escalate to crisis in violation of human rights if not curtailed

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2025

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it is deeply disturbed by the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu while lamenting that these incidents have resulted in the tragic loss of lives, displacement of innocent people, and wanton destruction of […]

NEWS

Press Statement : Condemnation of Yelewata Massacre and Solidarity with Benue State

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) strongly condemns the recent massacre in Yelewata, Benue State, where over 200 lives were brutally taken by terrorists masquerading as herders. This atrocious act is a grim reminder of the ongoing insecurity and violence plaguing our nation. Key Points Call to Action Unity and Vigilance ConclusionThe NSCEA

BUSINESS

Dangote supports Benue women entrepreneurs with N100,000 each

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2025

In a bold boost for women entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc has empowered businesswomen in host communities in Benue State with cash grants, thus deepening business activities in the State. The women empowerment programme came months after the Dangote Cement in Gboko increased bursary payments to students of host communities by more than 100 […]