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Scores killed in Benue communal clash

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UNCONFIRMED number of persons were killed, over 40 houses razed and property worth millions of naira destroyed, yesterday, during a communal crisis in Mbayion, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. According to an eyewitness, the crisis resulted in the destruction of graves, exhumation of corpses, destruction of cash crops, economic trees and farmlands worth millions of naira, while hundreds of people were displaced. He said trouble started when the family of Ormo Juku of Mbajov, Mbaasakera, Mbayion in Gboko Local Government Area discovered that the grave of their late father, Gesa Ormo, who was buried on Sunday, October 22 was destroyed, his body exhumed and taken to an unknown destination. A victim of the crisis, Mr. Iorgema Ormo, who spoke on behalf of the family, said the crisis had existed for many years. Efforts to get the reaction of the state police spokesman, ASP Moses Yamu, failed as several calls made to his cell phone did not go through

Frustrated Herdsmen State Readiness To Vacate Benue Valley

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Benue chapter, says its members are ready to leave the Benue valley as the November 1 deadline for the implementation of the state’s Anti-Open Grazing Law draws nearer. The Chairman of the association, Garus Gololo, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Makurdi that since the Government made no provision to accommodate their cattle and was insistent on the implementation of the law, they had no option than to leave the state. “This law is confusing, for instance, they have said they are not chasing out the Fulani’s from the state but they have made no provision for our cattle, the cattle markets and even other cattle. “They have told us to buy land for ranches, but the question is from who; you know that the process of getting land from the government is tedious, yet they are insisting that we must buy land for ranches. “When you buy the land, you need the Certificate of Occupancy...

Benue Flood: FG To Dredge River Benue

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The federal government has promised to dredge River Benue and construct additional drainage systems to combat the menace of incessant flood being experienced in the state. President Muhammadu Buhari made the promise on Wednesday while addressing the Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) at the International Market camp in Makurdi. Represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, the president expressed optimism that the dredging of the river would provide permanent solution to the problem. He also hoped that the dredging would not only tackle flooding but also creates job opportunities for the youth. “We need to look at a realistic solution to this problem, the dredging of River Benue is very important in addressing this flood issue and we will do something about it,’’ the president said. Mr. Buhari said government was not only concerned about this year’s flood disaster but the 2012 disaster too and would find permanent solution to Benue incessant flooding. ...

Benue Flood IDP Camp Turns To S*x Haven As Packs of used condom, Blood-stained pants litter camp

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The recent flood disaster in Benue State has paved way for sex-crazed persons to have fun at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) set up to cater for victims. DAILY POST exclusively gathered that the romp has become rampant in the IDP camp within the last one week. Our reporter, who was at the IDP camp during the weekend, discovered that despite the conducive environment, some people are engaging in sexual intercourse right in the camp. Packs of used condoms and a blood-stained pant were seen. One of the IDPs, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, alleged that some individuals troop into the camp at night in the name of bringing relief materials to the flood victims but end up ‘bedding’ some of the homeless female victims. He said aside the visitors, men and women within the camp also engage in sexual escapade. A mother of three, who gave her name as Rose told this reporter that a particular man she identified as Famous always come to the camp at night and go out with ...

Benue Gospel Rapper Reaches Out To ex-Gospel artist. See his reply

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So, Some few days ago I saw a post by a gospel music pillar; smut J. Where he said he was no longer into the gospel music thing again and even tagged some gospel artists in the post. He has done a cover of wizkid's daddy yo since then which was just basically ignored I guess. So, spillz has reached out to him via Facebook in the past week and his reply was rather hilarious... SEE PHOTOS BELOW;