2027: Afenifere, Adebayo, Bakita Bello, Arabambi, Ogunsuyi, others react to APC Muslim-Muslim ticket
Dayo Johnson, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubarka, James Ogunnnaike & Deola Badru Stakeholders have expressed divergent views over the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s decision to retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, with some arguing that competence should take precedence over religion, while others called for greater inclusiveness and a […]
Benue Clashes: Between natives and herdsmen-settlers
The relationship between Benue farmers and Fulani herders has remained a reference point for other communities in parts of the country where the herders and natives have been embroiled in bloody conflicts.
C-River: A mistrust so deep
On March 24, 2014, a farmer in Bebi in Obanlikwu local government area of Cross River State shot dead a Fulani herdsman for allowing his cattle to graze at his cassava farm.
Nasarawa Killings: Claims and counter claims
The killings and destruction of property by suspected Fulani herdsmen which have continued to ravage some communities in Nasarawa and Benue states since Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura assumed office in Nasarawa have created suspicion in the minds of people who allege that criminals are being harbored in the state.
At 26, I refused to be intimidated by the Ooni, old monarchs – The Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona @ 80
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebu land, will become an octogenarian on May 10. The Ijebu paramount ruler is also commemorating his 54th anniversary of ascension to the throne.
Delta: The fear of the Fulani herdsmen
LAST year, a farmer at Anifekede in Ubulu-Uku kingdom, in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State, Chiedu Ogbonna, was shot in his farm by a suspected Fulani herdsman for allegedly daring to ask him and his fellow herdsmen to stop destroying his farm crops with their cattle.
