Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has banned grazing/rearing of cattle in the state, saying those interested in cattle farming should get their own private cattle ranch. Mr. Fayose, who made this known when he visited Oke-Ako in Ikole local government area of the State that was invaded last Friday by Fulani herdsmen that killed […]
Continue ReadingFani-Kayode In 1994 almost one million Tutsis were murdered in cold blood in the space of one month by members of the ruling Hutu tribe in Kigali, Rwanda. The genocide that took place in Rwanda at that time ranks as one of the most sordid chapters of African history and it must never be allowed […]
Continue ReadingOyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, spoken against the proposed creation of grazing zones across the country, calling it ill-advised, warning that the proposal is against the spirit of the land use act and the overriding public interest. The governor bared his mind on the raging controversy trailing the alleged sponsorship of a bill at […]
Continue ReadingThe Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Sunday said the Federal Government is working silently towards finding a lasting solution to the incessant attacks being perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen across the country. The Minister made this public, during a special prayer for the stability of the nation by an Islamic group, Saadatul Abadiyyah […]
Continue ReadingThe Fulani community, accused of killing hundreds in Agatu in Benue State, on Thursday, gave its own side of the story, stating that the crisis started after 10,000 cattle belonging to its members were killed by Agatu natives. Speaking on behalf of the Fulani community, Ado Boderi, on Thursday, during a meeting between Agatu community, […]
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