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*Concern Raised Over Planned Gathering in Obagaji Amid Agatu Security Tensions* *AGATU, BENUE* — Concerns have been raised over a gathering scheduled to hold in Obagaji, Agatu Local Government Area, on Friday, with some residents describing it as “undermining the security and life of Agatu people.” In a statement...

AIYA President Slams Planned APC Youth Forum in Agatu, Cites Broken Covenant Over Oloche Silas   *AGATU, BENUE* — The Convener and Interim National President of the Agatu Indigenous Youth Association (AIYA), Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor, has expressed deep disappointment over plans by some Agatu youth to hold an...

*AUDACIOUS: “WHERE IS OLOCHE SILAS?” — AIYA DECLARES ONE-QUESTION POLICY FOR ALL POLITICAL GATHERINGS IN AGATU*   _Obagaji, Agatu – May 4, 2026_   The Agatu Indigenous Youth Association (AIYA) has issued a new directive to every political gathering and campaign in Agatu: one question, and one question only. “WHERE IS...

*AUDACIOUS: “NO OLOCHE, NO ENTRY” — AIYA BANS POLITICAL, TRADITIONAL LEADERS FROM AGATU LAND UNTIL OLOCHE SILAS IDUH IS FREED*   _Obagaji, Agatu – May 4, 2026_   The Agatu Indigenous Youth Association (AIYA) has drawn a hard line, declaring that no political or traditional leader will be allowed into Agatu...

Frontline Social Rights Activist in Apa–Agatu Criticizes Lawmaker Over Neglect of Local Crisis A frontline social rights activist from Apa–Agatu Federal Constituency, Comrade Paul G. Edoh Jr., has again taken aim at the Honourable member representing Apa -Agatu Federal constituency. Hon. Ojotu Ojema, accusing the lawmaker of neglecting...

*ASSURANCE: ADAGBO COMMUNITY SAFE, KING DEBUNKS FULANI ATTACK RUMOURS — AIYA CALLS FOR PROACTIVE SECURITY DEPLOYMENT*   _Adagbo, Agatu – May 1, 2026_   There is relief in Adagbo this morning after the community’s king confirmed that rumours of an overnight Fulani attack are false and the area remains calm.   The rumours,...

*DISAPPOINTING: ATAKPA COMMUNITY ATTACKED AS AGATU YOUTH LEADER ALLEGES LEADERSHIP COMPLICITY IN ORGANIZED VIOLENCE*   _Atakpa, Agatu – April 29, 2026_   Disappointment and anger have trailed the attack on Atakpa community this morning by suspected Fulani militia, with allegations that the violence is part of an organized plan by some...

*DISAPPOINTING: "YOU CAMPAIGN WHILE YOUR BROTHER ROTS IN CHAINS" — AIYA LEADER SLAMS AGATU YOUTH OVER OLOCHE SILAS IDUH’S DETENTION*   _Obagaji, Agatu – April 30, 2026_   Disappointment has trailed the continued detention of Oloche Silas Iduh, as Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor, Convener of the Agatu Indigenous Youth Association (AIYA),...

*"WE ARE BLEEDING FROM WITHIN": AGATU YOUTH LEADER DECRIES INTERNAL VIOLENCE, CALLS OUT ELDERS OVER SILENCE* _Obagaji, Agatu – April 25, 2026_ Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor has condemned what he described as "foolishness of Agatu public display" following the recent attack in Olegabulu, warning that Agatu is fast losing...

*"LET US HAVE PEACE": AGATU YOUTH LEADER APPEALS TO FULANI HERDSMEN TO WITHDRAW FROM COMMUNITY* _Obagaji, Agatu – April 24, 2026_ Comr Ochokwunu Daniel Edor has made a direct appeal to Fulani herdsmen operating in Agatu, calling for peace and an end to violence in the land. Speaking on behalf...

*GUNSHOTS AT AGATU SECRETARIAT: GOVERNOR’S ADVISER ESCAPES MOB ATTACK DURING APC MEETING*   _Obagaji – April 22, 2026_   Chaos erupted at the Agatu Local Government Secretariat in Obagaji on Tuesday after Hon. Ojimbili Idris, Special Adviser to the Government, was allegedly attacked and nearly beaten to a pulp during an...

*MIDNIGHT EXODUS: RESIDENTS FLEE EDEJE AS AIYA CONVENER QUESTIONS “FULANI” NARRATIVE*   _Edeje, Agatu East – April 18, 2026_   Panic gripped Edeje community late Saturday night as residents fled their homes around 11:34pm, following reports of armed elements said to be “masquerading as Fulani” to carry out attacks in Agatu...