The umbrella body of indigenous tribes in the Middle Belt, Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Communities Development Associations, CONAECDA has claimed that “most of the attacks carried out by Fulani herdsmen are done with the prior knowledge of Fulani chiefs. It also alleges that ancestral hmelands belonging to many Middle Belt tribes have been taken over…… Continue reading Middle Belt Groups allege Fulani herdsmen have taken over their ancestral homelands – Vanguard News
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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
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
Establishing grazing reserves for a profession dominated by one tribe looks like favouritism
Give them loans to establish cattle ranches instead Will there ever be a law establishing Trading Reserves all over Nigeria? I doubt it. Because that will just be like allowing the Igbos who dominate 80% of Nigeria’s tarde to take over the land of other tribes wholesale. This is especially when a government commission will…… Continue reading Establishing grazing reserves for a profession dominated by one tribe looks like favouritism