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Newspaper Headlines: IDPs, soldiers among 200 killed in fresh Benue attack

byAyomikunle Daramola
June 15, 2025 7:00 am

The national dailies shed more light on the deadly attack in Benue state.

Punch reports that Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the deaths of Bola Ige, Kudirat Abiola and Dele Giwa. The newspaper says Benue herders have killed scores in a two-day rampage.
The Nation says Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, has sought collaboration with China to deepen food security in Nigeria. The newspaper reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos will kick-start its LG election campaign on June 17.
THISDAY says US President Donald Trump is mulling the inclusion of Nigeria and 35 other countries on his travel ban list. The newspaper reports that the Nigerian Army has announced the deployment of 6,195 newly-recruited soldiers to combat terrorism.
Vanguard details reasons why Tinubu did not reinstate Siminalayi Fubara, suspended governor of Rivers, on June 12. The newspaper says internally displaced persons (IDPs) and five security personnel were among 200 people killed in a fresh attack in Benue.
Tribune highlights that despite 26 years of civilian rule, democracy is still under threat in Nigeria. The newspaper says Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has kicked off a door-to-door campaign targeting 10 million votes for Tinubu in 2027.

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