“As I am talking to you, about eight local government areas in the state had already been taken over by the Fulani herdsmen.” The council areas are; Buruku, Tarka, Guma, Gwer West, Makurdi, Katsina Ala, Kwande and Agatu. Those were the words of Governor Ortom of Benue State when he hosted members of the House of…… Continue reading Herdsmen have taken over 8 Local Government Areas In Benue – Governor Ortom
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Idoma group sharply criticises Northern Governors for defending herdsmen
The group cautioned that statements on a sensitive issue like the mindless killing of innocent Nigerians by the herdsmen should be handled with utmost care not to aggravate the already tense situation in parts of the country. The killing of scores of people by the herdsmen in Agatu, Enugu and other parts of the country…… Continue reading Idoma group sharply criticises Northern Governors for defending herdsmen
Grazing Reserves Proposal is evil and should never become law
In the aftermath of the attack on the Enugu town of Uzo Uwani by cattle herdsmen in which scores of people were murdered, the Enugu state government has come out to say unequivocally that grazing reserves for cattle will not be accepted in the state. This was made clear when the Govenor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi…… Continue reading Grazing Reserves Proposal is evil and should never become law
Delta King gives Fulani herdsmen 9 days to leave kingdom
As a result of communal tensions the traditional ruler of Idjere Kingdom in, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State, HRM Erhiekevwe I, has given all Fulani herdsmen in his domain 9 days to vacate his kingdom. Th Ovie said; “Farming is my people’s mainstay. The Hausas/Fulani people rearing cattle here have created too many problems, including…… Continue reading Delta King gives Fulani herdsmen 9 days to leave kingdom
How Orji Uzo Kalu prevented Herdsman attack in Abia state when he was governor
In the face of the recent herdsmen attack against Agatu and Uzo Uwani in Enugu. a social media user, Oriaku Enwe Iroh, has given details of how Orji Uzor Kalu stopped a similar attack in his state. She says, Orji Uzo Kalu, used media to avert this type of unnecessarily deaths in Okigwe during his tenure.…… Continue reading How Orji Uzo Kalu prevented Herdsman attack in Abia state when he was governor