Many Fulanis Were Chased Out Of The South Because Of RUGA – Miyetti Allah Leader

“The Fulanis in the southern part of the country were living peacefully with their neighbours for many years but when this issue of Ruga started, many of them were chased out. There was distrust. “That is not good. All the traditional rulers in the North and we the leaders of the Fulanis were not aware…… Continue reading Many Fulanis Were Chased Out Of The South Because Of RUGA – Miyetti Allah Leader

Federal Government Withdraws RUGA Settlement Plan… For Now

Just in… The Federal Government has suspended the planned Ruga Programme. An aide in the presidency confirmed this to Channels Television. The source, however, says the Governors Forum will be speaking on the matter soon. The Ruga initiative has for some time been generating heated debates in various quarters with some arguing that it is…… Continue reading Federal Government Withdraws RUGA Settlement Plan… For Now

Between Egbeada, Imo State and Egbeda, Lagos State

Today, we bring you news of two locations with almost identical names. One is Egbeda in Lagos State, while the other is Egbeada in Imo State. Egbeda is in today’s Yoruba Land, while Egbeada is in Igbo Land. There are so many examples of similar sounding towns in both the Yoruba South West and the…… Continue reading Between Egbeada, Imo State and Egbeda, Lagos State

Nairalander reveals friend’s reaction when told ruga settlement would be cited in his town

As the debate for or against the proposed ruga settlements in the South and North Central continues, here is what a Nairalander posted about the issue. He says: I told a friend of mine who… is also an advocate for giving lands to herdsmen that I read that his state governor had agreed to site…… Continue reading Nairalander reveals friend’s reaction when told ruga settlement would be cited in his town