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Everything You Need to Know About the Bloodshed in Benue

The people of Benue State, Nigeria, are going through something painful—again. Just days ago, fresh violence erupted in Guma Local Government Area, leaving entire families wiped out. The community of Yelewata was hit hard. It was an attack that came at night, catching many in their sleep. Over 100 people lost their lives, some reports say even more. Houses were set on fire. Women, children, and the elderly were among the victims.
People who survived this horror describe it as something they’ll never forget. The attackers came heavily armed, surrounding homes and opening fire before setting buildings on fire. Some of the victims had run to the market thinking it would be safer, but they were also found and killed. This kind of tragedy has become far too common in Benue. And each time it happens, the pain spreads—not just in the community, but across the entire state.
Why Benue Keeps Facing These Attacks
At the heart of this problem is a long-standing struggle between farmers and herders. Benue is known for farming. It grows much of Nigeria’s food—things like rice, yams, and vegetables. But over time, as herders (especially Fulani herdsmen) move further into the state looking for grass and water for their cattle, tensions rise. The farmers say the herdsmen destroy their crops. The herders say they’re just trying to survive.
This fight over land and resources has turned deadly. There are laws in place—like the 2017 anti-open grazing law in Benue—but enforcing them has been difficult. And when cattle are seized or herders are arrested, it often leads to revenge attacks like the one in Yelewata.
These killings have been happening for years now.
In 2022, there were reports of attacks that killed more than 20 people in Guma. In 2023 and 2024, entire schools were shut down or burnt down because of rising violence. Thousands of people lost their homes, farms, and family members. Some had to live in temporary camps with little to no help.
Earlier this year in March 2025, more people were killed in different villages in Benue. The violence isn’t slowing down—it’s spreading. And now, nearly every part of the state lives in fear of the next attack. Right now, Benue has a huge number of displaced people. Some say over 500,000 are living in camps or makeshift shelters. These are people who can’t go back home because their homes have been destroyed or they’re too scared to return.
Food is another major problem. With farms abandoned, food is becoming scarce. Children are out of school, many have lost parents, and families are struggling to survive. Every new attack makes things worse. There’s also the cost—people have lost money, land, businesses, and any sense of safety. And when farmers can’t farm, the rest of the country also feels the pain. Food prices go up, and hunger spreads.
What the Government Is Saying
After the latest killings, the Nigerian Senate asked for immediate action. They want security forces to be sent to rural areas. They also asked for better tracking of illegal weapons and more support for the idea of creating ranches for herders, so their cattle don’t have to roam into people’s farms.
President Bola Tinubu also spoke up. He condemned the killings and promised to bring those responsible to justice. But for people on the ground, promises are not enough. They need results. They want real safety. They want to sleep at night without fearing gunshots.
What Can Be Done?
If Benue is going to find peace, a few things have to change:
- The anti-open grazing law must be enforced properly, not just on paper.
- The government needs to invest in proper ranches so herders don’t keep moving around with their cattle.
- Communities need help building back—homes, farms, and schools.
- There should be serious efforts to talk to both sides and find common ground.
- Armed groups must be stopped, and those responsible for killings must be punished.
Why This Matters for Everyone
This isn’t just about Benue. When a state that grows a large part of Nigeria’s food is in crisis, the whole country suffers. If the violence continues, there will be less food, more hunger, more people displaced, and more anger. It could even lead to more division along ethnic and religious lines.
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JCI Nigeria Hosts Collegiate Conference “LAYIPO ’25” in Ibadan For Young leaders

Ibadan is full with energy this week as student leaders from different universities and polytechnics across Nigeria troop into the city for this year’s JCI Nigeria Collegiate Conference, famously called LAYIPO ’25.
The conference, which is a key event for young people under the JCI Nigeria Collegiate arm, is holding at Ilaji Resorts in Ibadan. It brings together hundreds of young, passionate individuals for leadership training, networking, and discussions aimed at building future changemakers.
In the weeks leading to the conference, there was a lot of excitement both on radio and social media. One of the major highlights was the special LAYIPO ’25 session aired on Diamond FM, the University of Ibadan’s radio station, where people got more information about the event and what to expect.
As expected, the opening day was filled with high energy. Delegates took part in sessions like Life After School (LAS). The atmosphere was filled with excitement, as participants looked forward to learning, making new friends, and being part of something bigger than themselves.
Throughout the conference, attendees have been participating in different training sessions covering topics like personal leadership, project management, campus development, and media relations. Earlier this year, JCI Nigeria Collegiate leaders even visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ibadan as part of their preparations, showing their commitment to building partnerships and amplifying youth voices.
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Chimamanda Adichie Tells Women not to Rush Marriage but Choose Right

Famous Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has advised young women to be intentional when choosing who they marry.
Speaking at the Dream Count event, Adichie pointed out how much a life partner can influence a woman’s journey. She urged women not to rush into marriage out of pressure or desperation, adding that choosing the wrong person can affect one’s life for years.
She also encouraged women to find fulfilment in themselves, no matter their passion or path. “It’s really important for a woman to have her own thing, something that brings her fulfilment, no matter what it is,” Adichie said.
She continued, “Be careful who you choose. Sometimes, deep down, you know the person you’re with isn’t good for you, but because you’re eager to settle down, you ignore the signs. Don’t settle. The person you marry plays a huge role in how your life turns out. If you choose someone who is kind and supportive, it changes everything. There are good men out there.”
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Amaechi Says Buhari Performed Better Than Tinubu

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, believes that despite his shortcomings, former President Muhammadu Buhari performed better than the current administration under President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi admitted Buhari didn’t achieve everything he set out to do, but insisted that things were still better under his leadership compared to now. “Buhari will be the first to tell you he didn’t accomplish all his plans, but by every standard, his government outperformed this one,” Amaechi said.
The former Rivers State governor pointed to areas like security and the independence of institutions, especially the electoral commission, as key areas where Buhari did better. “In terms of security, Buhari placed more focus there. When it comes to the independence of INEC, there was far more freedom under Buhari than we’re seeing now,” he added.
Amaechi also criticised the current state of politics, claiming that new political parties can’t even get registered because of interference from government officials. He made it clear that his comments are not personal, saying he would have been the first to commend President Tinubu if things were going well.
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