Tag: Fulani Herdsmen
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JUST IN: Obaseki places 90-day total ban on grazing
As an interim measure to forestall further killings and destruction of property, Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has placed a 90- day total ban on grazing in Odighi, Odiguetue communities and environs. Obaseki announced the ban during a meeting with members of Odighi, Owan and Odigwuetue communities at the palace of the Enogie of…
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Dapchi Christian girl: Archbishop of Canterbury offers to contribute to negotiations
After weeks Dapchi Christian girl, Leah Sharibu, has remained in lone captivity, and as Nigeria continues to battle Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen menaces, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has repeated his offer to contribute towards peace negotiations in the country. The Archbishop of Canterbury, following his January’s tweet, reiterated his offer to contribute…
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APC sponsoring Fulani herdsmen to kill innocent Nigerians – Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, on Monday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring Fulani herdsmen to murder innocent Nigerians. Secondus while speaking at the headquarters of the party in Umuahia, Abia State, also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure free, fair and…
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Come settle in Kano to avoid constant clashes with farmers, Ganduje begs Fulani herdsmen
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has reached out to Fulani herdsmen across the country to come establish their cattle ranches in the state to avoid constant clashes with native farmers. The governor made the call on Sunday in Kano. He noted that the recent killings linked to the farmers-herders crisis were unwarranted especially since…
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Fulani herdsmen will lord over states that accept cattle colonies – Omokri
Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has opined that states that approved cattle colony proposed by federal government will face dire consequences of their decision. Omokri on Saturday revealed that Fulani herdsmen will keep requesting for more piece of land once cattle colony is approved. According to him, this will lead to increase…
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Herdsmen attacks pose threat to Urhobo, Nigeria corporate existence – Movement
The Urhobo Renaissance Movement (URM) has said incessant attacks by Fulani herdsmen across the country pose a threat to national unity and capable of wiping out the Urhobo people from existence if the excesses and the spate of killings are not contained with immediate effect. The movement, comprising high-flying professionals (Urhobo sons and daughters) at…
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Why we did not declare Fulani herdsmen as terrorist organisation – FG
…says it is ‘unfortunate’ that US did not see IPOB as terrorist organisation The Federal Government has defended why it did not declare Fulani herdsmen as terrorist organization in the country. This was revealed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed during an interview on BBC Focus Africa on Wednesday. When the…
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Gov Okowa calls on FG to formulate policy to check herdsmen menace
Troubled by incessant attacks by Fulani Herdsmen, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, introduce policies to curb the menace. The Governor made the call during the 25th coronation anniversary of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Oharisi III at the weekend. While…
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Police parades 17 suspected Fulani herdsmen over Southern Kaduna killings
The Police at Force headquarters on Wednesday paraded 17 suspects arrested in connection with the violence in Kafanchan and environs in Southern Kaduna which has claimed the lives of many persons and led to destruction of property. The 17 suspects according to the Force Public relations Officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood were arrested for inciting public…