John Shiaondo

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The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) Makurdi Friday says it has near the completion of several state-of-the-art facilities, including a Cancer Center, Therapeutic Center for children with special needs, and a surgical complex. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr. Stephen Hwande, who briefed newsmen at the Hospital, disclosed that the Cancer Center, estimated to cost ₦18 billion, is expected to be commissioned in November.

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The quest to conquer and resistance to conquest between the Tiv nation and the perceived Fulani hegemony way back in the 19th Century has been in the public domain with diverse narratives. Some are based on oral traditions, while others are documented, though underpinned with contradictory perspectives. In this Special Report, our Correspondent, JOHN SHIAONDO, careers the readers down the memory lane on what precipitated the war and how it ended.

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Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and ensuring the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Speaking at the Workers’ Day celebration, Governor Alia commended the federal government’s efforts to address insecurity, noting that the recent mandate given to security agencies to tackle insecurity in the state was a step in the right direction.

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The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, Tuesday, announced plans to establish a Special Operations Command unit in Benue state. The announcement was made during a visit to Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia at the Government House in Makurdi, Benue state capital. The Nigerian Navy’s decision to establish a presence in Benue dtate is aimed at tackling insecurity in the region through strategic collaboration and development-focused security operations.

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Suspected herdsmen militia Thursday ambushed two commercial vehicles heading to Makurdi through the Adoka-Naka road in Benue state, abducting over 27 passengers. The attack occurred on April 24, 2025, at Jor community in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA). According to two released victims, an elderly man and a woman with a baby, the terrorists were armed with sophisticated weapons and ordered all passengers into the bush.