The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the decision to reopen schools in the state will be taken in two weeks. He said this during a televised press briefing on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu said the decision would be taken after an extensive meeting with stakeholders in the education sector. He said, “I know we are all eager to … Continue reading LAGOS STATE TO MEET STAKEHOLDERS ON SCHOOL REOPENING
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has banned movements of cattle in the state capital, Abakaliki and its environs with immediate effect. Umahi made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abakaliki during a statewide broadcast. “I have told relevant security agencies in the state that I will no longer tolerate seeing cows within the centenary city and … Continue reading GOVERNOR UMAHI BANS CATTLE MOVEMENT IN EBONYI STATE
Miyetti Allah Kautel Hore has reacted to the recent ban on the movement of cattle or their herders in the southeast, insisting that the bushes do not belong to Igbo governors. KanyiDaily reported that the Southeast governorshad warned Fulani herdsmen against trekking through the bushes with their cows in the region. During an interview with The Sun, the … Continue reading RUGA: We Need Settlement In Every States – Miyetti Allah
There was panic in Agbala in the Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State on Tuesday after a Fulani herdsman stabbed another following a quarrel. The attacker was also stabbed by other herders, who were alerted to the incident by a witness. The two herders, who were rushed to the emergency unit of the … Continue reading Fulani herdsmen stab each other over cows
Amid calls by Miyetti Allah Kautal Haure for Fulanis to remain in the South and defend themselves, the Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has asked the herders to leave the South or face actions. BNYL said it had organised strong militia groups across its areas of influence to repel any attacks by killer herdsmen. Chief … Continue reading Biafra Group Mobilises Against Miyetti Allah and Fulani Herdsmen
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised all Nigerians to ignore the recent call by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) to Fulani herders, asking them to leave the southern part of Nigeria. President Buhari According to a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, Buhari said all citizens of Nigeria are free … Continue reading Buhari tells Fulani herdsmen to Remain in Southern Nigeria
Prof Patrick Muoboghare, the Delta state Commissioner for Higher Education raised alarm over insecurity problems as Herdsmen allegedly invaded the state-owned campus. As a result of this, Muogboghare said any cow seen on the campus will be used solely for the university advantage. The commissioner stated this when he saw these destroyed fence of the … Continue reading Delta State Commissioner Rebukes Herdsmen from entering the state university
The South-East Governors Forum has said movement of cattle into the geopolitical zone through the bush paths by foot will no longer be allowed. A statement by the Director General, South-East Governors Forum, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, said that was an agreement reached with herdsmen living in the zone, adding that movement of cows into the … Continue reading South East Governors tells Fulani Herdsmen not to come by foot anymore
The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautel Hore socio-cultural organization, Alhaji Abdullahi Bodejo, has said that the Fulani herders can relocate to Sambisa forest. Alhaji Abdullahi Bodejo, objected they never requested for Ruga settlement in the first place, adding that the Fulani already have their Ruga. He also mentioned that the Fulani can stay anywhere … Continue reading We are ready to settle in Sambisa Forest – Fulani herdsmen
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday doused tension by suspending the plan to settle Fulani herdsmen, Nigerians want more to be done. They want Buhari to cancel Ruga in its entirety. The suspension was announced after a meeting between Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and state governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Chairman of the National Economic … Continue reading Nigerians want Buhari to cancel, not suspend Ruga
Fulani herdsmen burnt a Church and killed all the worshippers inside yesterday in Kaduna State. This happened in kajuru local government of Kaduna state. The herdsmen came in the morning and killed these people in cold blood.
A young man is currently battling for his life after he was allegedly attacked by Fulani herdsmen around Mararaba Udege area in Nasarawa State.
It was gathered that the boy whose name is Luka Kaika from Odu village was said to have been harvesting cashew nut in his farm few days ago when the attack occured.
In a chat with newsmen, acting Principal of the school, Ann Nwosu, called on the state government to come to their rescue.
She regretted the presence of herdsmen and their cattle in the school regularly, saying: “It is worrisome to see both cattle as well as herdsmen loitering around the school compound, especially during the study hours.
“This poses a threat and great danger, not only to the students and teachers, but also to everybody”.
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