Archives Tag: herdsmen
Key Pronouncements from the Last Southern Governors Forum
April 19, 2022
Two months after the symbolic communique released by the southern Nigeria governors, they gathered at the Lagos State Government House, Ikeja last week Monday to emphasise the position of the governors on socio-political matters. The meeting which held on Monday, 5th July 2021 produced a communique centring on the insecurity in the country, constitutional amendment, … Continue reading Key Pronouncements from the Last Southern Governors Forum
By adedoyin
Why is the FG Setting Up Ruga Settlements at the Expense of Nigerians?
April 19, 2022
When the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, revealed to the press last week that some officials of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture had invaded the state with their contractors to begin the building of Ruga settlements, the shortened temper of Nigerians flared again. The reaction to this rather provoking … Continue reading Why is the FG Setting Up Ruga Settlements at the Expense of Nigerians?
By adedoyin
Tuface Reacts To Benue Violence
April 19, 2022
Innocent “Tuface” Idibia has spoken up about the killings in his state of origin, Benue State. Reacting to a Channels TV report about the fresh spate of attacks in the state, which left several people dead and many wounded, Tuface tweeted: “This is getting ridiculous. Shameful.” It is not the first time the artiste is … Continue reading Tuface Reacts To Benue Violence
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday, Nov 4th 2016
April 19, 2022
1. The Lagos International Trade Fair kicks off today at the Tafawa Balewa Square and will run until the 13th of November, 2016. 2. The Federal Government has called for partnerships between farmers and stakeholders in the rubber industry in order to boost production of the commodity. 3. In conjunction with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday, Nov 4th 2016
By ogo-eze
Questions to Understand about the Killings by ‘Fulani Herdsmen’
April 19, 2022
How seriously is the federal government addressing the wanton killings by Fulani herdsmen? No one can give a definite answer till this ravaging menace spreads its tentacles throughout Nigeria- North, West, East, and South. But what do Fulani herdsmen have to do with guns? And why do they kill Nigerians? Of course, there must be … Continue reading Questions to Understand about the Killings by ‘Fulani Herdsmen’
By nnenna
Concerning Clashes between Herdsmen and Farmers in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The degree of carnage that has beset agriculture in Nigeria, occasioned by the unchecked malfeasance of herdsmen cannot be quantified in monetary and economic terms. Why are their numbers increasing and their attendant damages escalating? The reason could be linked to the increase in global temperatures (global warming) and droughts in the sub-Saharan terrain. But … Continue reading Concerning Clashes between Herdsmen and Farmers in Nigeria
