El Rufai takes the bull by the horns, By Mustapha Ikolaba
For the pastoralist, herding cattle is more than a business venture because it is a way of life for most of them. Chasing pasture from […]
Herdsmen
Herdsmen/farmers clashes: DHQ to withdraw troops from Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Saturday, said it will withdraw troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke from Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa States. Speaking to journalists […]
Again, Ortom begs FG to check herdsmen attacks
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has again told the Federal Government to rein in on foreign herdsmen, entering Nigeria illegally to attack Nigerians, especially farmers. […]
We’re committed to tackling farmers, herdsmen crises –NSCDC
Alhaji Garba Mohammed, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant in Jigawa says the corps will tackle farmers and herdsmen clashes with the […]
NSCDC to deploy agro rangers over farmers, herders clash in Jigawa
#TrackNigeria: Alhaji Garba Mohammed, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa said his command would soon deploy Agro Rangers to flash points […]
Makinde hails NSCDC for beefing up security for farmers, herders in Nigeria
#TrackNigeria: Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over security measures taken to protect the farmers […]
Ganduje inaugurates committee on RUGA settlement to curb Herdsmen/Farmers clash
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Thursday inaugurated a 13-man committee on the establishment of RUGA settlement in Kano to curb farmers/herdsmen clashes. Ganduje, […]
‘Ruga Settlement’ to address farmers, herders’ conflicts- Presidency
#TrackNigeria: The Presidency has frowned at recent unhelpful comments regarding the plan to stop roaming of cattle herders with the attendant clashes with farmers via […]
Osinbajo denies supervising Ruga Settlements
#TrackNigeria -Vice President Yemi Osinbajo,SAN has denied supervising the controversial Ruga settlements for herdsmen already trailed by protests in Benue State. A statement by his […]
Group petitions Buhari over herdsmen continued attacks on Delta residents
By Owen Akenzua, Asaba #TrackNigeria Anioma Cultural Group in Delta state has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari over the continued attacks on its residents. The group […]
Farmer-herder clashes: FG sets up farm settlements for herdsmen
The Federal Government said on Tuesday that it had begun to establish “Ruga Settlements” for herdsmen in 12 pilot states nationwide. Alh. Mohammadu Umar, the […]
Herdsmen allegedly attack passengers on Ife-Ibadan highway, kill 1
#TrackNigeria: Bandits, described as Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday attacked passengers on the Ife-Ibadan highway, killing one person. The dead man was identified as Mr Adenipekun […]
Suspected herdsmen kill farmers in Delta
By Owen Akenzua, Asaba #TrackNigeria: Two farmers in Ubulu Unor community of Delta state were allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen on Monday evening. According to […]
Farmers/herdsmen conflict: Don suggests adoption of controlled grazing policy
A don, Prof. Oluwafemi Onifade, has suggested the adoption of controlled grazing policy to end incessant farmers/herdsmen conflict across the country. Onifade, of the Department […]
Tension in Delta community over alleged herdsmen killings
By Owen Akenzua, Asaba #TrackNigeria: Three days after allegedly shooting and maiming an indegine of Ubulu-Uku in Delta state, suspected herdsmen are further alleged to have murdered one […]
Enugu AFAN urges herdsmen to stay off farmlands
Mr Romanus Ezeh, Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Enugu chapter, has called on herdsmen to feed their cows with grass and not on […]
Alleged herdsmen killings: Residents flee homes in Delta community
By Owen Akenzua, Asaba #TrackNigeria: Residents of Wah-Abbi community in Ukwani local government area of Delta have fled their homes for alleged recent killings and […]
Acting I-G denies FG offered Miyetti Allah N100bn to stop kidnapping nationwide
Acting Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has denied the allegation that the Federal Government offered to pay Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of […]
Ekiti herders’ killings: Joint security team arrests 2 suspects
Security men, comprising military JTF and local hunters, on Friday arrested two suspected herdsmen in connection with recent attacks and killing of two people at […]
Security arrangement should stem herders/farmers crisis – NISER
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), on Tuesday called for the strengthening of security arrangements to stem the incessant […]
Ekiti warns herdsmen against carrying arms
The Ekiti government on Thursday said it would effect the arrest of any herdsman caught with arms. The Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, made this […]
Tinubu to Afenifere spokesman: You are displaying ‘anarchical emotions’
National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu has accused the spokesman of Yoruba Socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin of displaying “anarchical emotions.” Tinubu […]
OPWS loses 1 solider, kills 21 armed herdsmen in Benue
Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Maj.-Gen. Adeyemi Yekini said on Monday that troops killed 21 armed herdsmen and lost one soldier in Benue State. […]
NAF commits over 1300 officers to herdsmen/farmers crisis
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, said the Force has committed 1300 officers to the herdsmen/ farmers crisis. Abubakar said this […]
FG will rebuild damaged communities in Benue – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to rebuild damaged communities in Benue to give a new lease of life […]