No one should be punished for exercising rights in democratic society, says Benue Speaker as he orders release of arrested protesters

EditorJune 17, 202502 mins

Benue Gov. Alia The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has said nobody should be punished for exercising his or her voice in a democratic society. The Speaker was reacting to the arrest of some persons who protested on Monday against the killings going on in Benue communities. The Speaker ordered…

Only 59 killed: Governor Hyacinth Alia, Pope Leo XIV react to Yelewata killings as herdsmen attack another Tiv community Sunday night

EditorJune 16, 202504 mins

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has claimed that 59 people were killed in Yelewata, a border community between Benue and Nasarawa states, following an attack by suspected herdsmen as against the over 200 people in the media. Speaking to journalists at the Government House on Sunday, Alia said the death toll was determined through a…