By Ifeanyi Odoh, Enugu Herdsmen have again attacked communities in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, killing scores. This is not the first time the area is coming under Fulani herdsmen attack. The area bordered by Benue and Kogi states have faced a series of attacks from rampaging Fulani herdsmen. In the latest incident, […]
The people of Ogbeke-Agbani, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State woke up at midnight of 23rd of August, 2023 to behold a horror scene left behind by rampaging Fulani herdsmen. No fewer than 10 locals and two policemen lost their lives to the night attack. This is the second time the herdsmen […]
Herdsmen have reportedly destroyed 30 hectares of cassava farm at lgbaraoke, in lfedore council area of Ondo State, belonging to the former Information and Orientation Commissioner in the state, Dr. Eddy Olafeso. The attacked cassava farmland is estimated at over N10 million, Naija News gathered. Olafeso, who was close to tears after the incident, told […]
The President General of the Umueri community in Anambra State, Chief Johnny Chukwudi Metchie, has debunked reports making the rounds that herdsmen invaded his community. A video that has gone viral on social media captured a man alleging that gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked the Umueri community. But in a press statement he […]
The incessant kidnappings, killings and disappearances of some Christian priests and gospel preachers nowadays in this country, especially, in Edo State, have prompted several questions, such as the caption of this article ( Who is safe from the killer herdsmen?). Nigeria has a constitutional provision which guarantees freedom of speech, as well as the right […]
Herdsmen have again attacked Umulokpa community in Uzo-uwani LGA of Enugu State, leaving over ten persons dead. The deadly attack was launched by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the dead of the night on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Our correspondent gathered that among the victims of the attack are one Mr Nwankwo Obodoeze and his two […]
By Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has alleged that Fulani herdsmen are planning to attack the people of South-East and South-South zones during this yeltide. IPOB alerted people of the two zones to be cautious and security conscious, at these periods adding that the herdsmen would disguise as unknown gunmen to […]
The member representing Jos South/Jos East Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has warned that if activities of terror herdsmen continue to go unchecked, “another civil war may erupt or the Taliban Afghanistan experience” will become the order of the day in the country. He added that “terror herdsmen are now […]
*Gov, Speaker call for calm Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Suspected herdsmen have, again, attacked the ancient town of Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State,, killing many residents. The bandits also burnt down the palace of the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Lasisi Adeoye, as well as many vehicles, including a truck loaded with […]
Fulani herdsmen that were previously grazing in Nigeria’s south-east have reportedly evacuated the region and are now settling in Ogbadibo, Okpokwu, Ado, and other local government areas in Benue State. The invasion could be linked to the ongoing turmoil in the Southeast, which was sparked by the actions of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, which […]
By AbiodunTaiwo The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewa land, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, has said there are reports of plans by herdsmen to attack major towns in Yewa axis of Ogun State, asking President Muhammadu Buhari to “stop in the bomb before it is too late.” In a statement on Saturday, Oba Olugbenle […]
All this has been a major challenge, as all southern states have been struggling against the criminal activities of some herdsmen. This led to the termination of the notice given to all Herdsmen to leave the foretaste. It is on this note that the Nigerian Governors Forum on Thursday said it had reached a consensus […]
Kajo Martins, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has advised the Police to go after Ak47 bearing killer herdsmen rather than arresting Nigerians for failure to wear face mask as directed by the Presidency. The Governor, who gave the advise while briefing the media at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi on Wednesday on his new […]
By Benson Uche Egbuchiwe It was 1999 and Chucky, the entertainment mogul of the ‘Havana shows’ fame, organized a party/picnic in Law School. He titled the picnic, and quite appropriately the “Pringles picnic’. Of course, legend had it that the title was inspired by what he did to convert the attention and to arouse the […]
No fewer than 19 persons have been injured in a clash between farmers and herdsmen in Jigawa State, Daily Times Nigeria has learnt. READ ALSO: In Jigawa, Hisbah damages 588 bottles of beer The police spokesman, Abdul Jinjiri revealed to newsmen that one person, Musa Mamman, 55, was killed, while, two suspects have been arrested. […]
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, on Saturday called on the National Assembly to reject the National Water Resources Bill in the interest of the country. READ ALSO: Land Use Act serves only privileged citizens – DON Ortom said the provisions of the bill were are at variance with the Land Use Act, and that […]
Abuja – The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to put a halt to alleged entry of herdsmen from other African countries into Nigeria. This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), at plenary on Tuesday. Moving the motion earlier, Elumelu said that in recent years, […]
Suspected herdsmen have allegedly killed four persons and injured three others at Tse-Haaga, Mbabai Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. READ ALSO: Nigeria records 184 new cases of COVID-19, total infections near 5,000 An eyewitness and resident of the area, Mr. Clement Haaga said the militia herdsmen launched the attack using four […]
Lafia – The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it is investigating the alleged killing of four herdsmen in Kardarko community of Keana Local Government Area (LGA). Nansel Ramhan, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state confirmed the attack to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafia on Monday. Ramhan said that the […]
The University of Benin chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday commended the heroic role played by the people of Ikpeshi in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo state in securing the release of lecturers and students of the institution allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Chairman of the chapter, Prof. Monday […]