The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi 11 has declared that Fulanis are not terrorists or criminals as perceived by some Nigerians. Sanusi made the declaration at the weekend in Minna at a National Executive Council meeting of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of …
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Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State says the association of Fulani to the killer herdsmen in parts of the country by a couple of Nigerians is in bad taste. He reminded the citizens that the ethnic group has prominent men and women who have contributed to the growth of the nation
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The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi 11 has declared that Fulanis are not terrorists or criminals as perceived by some Nigerians. Sanusi made the declaration at the weekend in Minna at a National Executive Council meeting of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN)...
OPC forms vigilante groups in Ondo Godwin Isenyo, John Charles and Peter Dada Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have invaded Bakin Kogi village in the Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing four persons and injuring a woman. A source who spoke on condition of …
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As armed herdsmen continue to leave their deadly mark in many parts of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that under the Land Use Act of 1978 he lacks the constitutional power to create proposed cattle colonies to resolve the conflicts. Buhari made …
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The police in Benue are searching for four officers following an attack on a patrol team in Logo Local Government Area on Saturday afternoon, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. The men were returning from a confidence-building mission in remote villages when suspected herdsmen opened fire on
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Following the trending Fulani herdsmen issue which has been rocking the country for quite some time now, Zara Gift Onyinye, an All Progressives Congress (APC) media personnel and staunch supporter of president Muhammadu Buhari - has decided to identify with the minority group.
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Fayose said this when he paid a visit to the Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that the Federal Government is treating Fulani herdsmen as sacred cows. He said …
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The Edo State Government has banned night grazing and the carrying of guns by herders in the state. It has also set up a seven-member committee in each of the local government areas in the state to check clashes between herders and farmers.
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has faulted claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is doing little to check the crimes by Fulani herdsmen due to his Fulani origin. Osinbajo mentioned this at the two-day summit on national security organised by the Senate. “It is untrue,” Osinbajo stated. Details...
Chiemelie Ezeobi Following the viral video of an alleged attack by herdsmen along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, the Lagos State Police Command wednesday debunked the claims. In a statement made available to THISDAY by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chike Oti, the command described...
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The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it will begin Exercise Ayem Akpatuma covering Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger states in order to tackle the cases of kidnappings, herdsmen/farmers’ clashes among others.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that the government would no longer tolerate the attacks by suspected herdsmen and other bandits.
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Fulani herdsmen have again attacked some communities in Ketu Local Council Development Area in Ogun State. The incident occurred three days after a peace meeting attended by stakeholder as well as state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu.
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Mohammad Oroji, former FCT Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), says Nigerians should stop politicising farmers/herdsmen clashes and allow government to address the issue properly. He also warned that movement of herdsmen should not be restricted because the...
INDIGENOUS Tiv Communities in Nassarawa State have raised the alarm that their people in Kadarko, Keana Local Government Area of the state were under siege as 25 villages of the area have been sacked by the herdsmen.
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Governor Ayodele Fayose Ayodele Fayose, Governor of Ekiti State, has said that the non-challant attitude of President Muhammadu Buhari has resulted in the increased killings in various parts of the country. While condemning the killing of seven Fulanis in Gboko, Benue State, the Chairman of the...
Part of the destroyed village Suspected Fulani herdsmen wrecked havoc after attacking Shimba village in Song Local Government area of Adamawa state. According to reports, the herdsmen struck the quiet community by 12 midnight – killing those they encountered and also burning houses in the...
The Presidency has described as ‘disrespectful and unfair’ to refer to President Muhammadu Buhari as a murderer over the killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue State and other parts of the country. Addressing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Senior Special...
Several persons have been declared missing and many houses razed after suspected Fulani herdsmen launched attack on Nanev village in Uikpam, Guma LGA of Benue State. Guman is the country home of the state governor, Samuel Ortom. The commmunity was also attacked on January 1 where over …
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