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Why we invaded Agatu community – Army Commander
Brigade Commander 707 Special Forces, Brig. Gen. Clement Apeere says his men invaded communities in Agatu, Benue to recover the body of the slain soldier. Brig. Gen. Apeere who spoke…
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Youth kill soldier, injure 2 others in Benue
Irate youth in Oleigada Ikolo community of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue on Saturday killed a soldier during a fight involving some youth of the local government and soldiers, The…
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The National Grazing Bill is back at the Senate… this time, in disguise
The Nigerian Senate has passed the bill seeking to establish a National Grazing Reserves Agency through first reading after it appeared on the floor of the house today. The bill…
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IG says only 3, not 500 people were killed by herdsmen in Agatu
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has described reports that over 500 people were killed in Agatu community of Benue state by Fulani herdsmen. The IGP, at the…
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Agatu people are ready to defend themselves against Fulani herdsmen
The people of Agatu, Benue state have threatened to defend themselves against the violence of ampaging Fulani herdsmen if nothing is done to help them out. Over 400 people have…
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Sultan of Sokoto reacts to Fulani herdsmen attacks (READ)
An Islamic organisation led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar has decried the continued killing and destruction of lives and properties in Benue and Enugu states. Jama’atu Nasril Islam…
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Armed herdsmen en route Agatu before the massacre (VIDEO)
A video obtained by SBM Intelligence depicts dozens of armed men in boats, crossing the River Benue, on their way to wreak havoc on Agatu community in Benue state. The…
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Soyinka blasts Buhari for ignoring Fulani herdsmen attacks (READ)
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has lambasted the Federal Government for failing to take a concrete line of action following a trail of destruction and killings attributed to the nomadic…
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‘Herdsmen wear black uniforms, carry AK 47 rifles and are well trained’
A Major-General in the Nigerian Army has warned that the attacks carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen will soon assume the magnitude of devastation caused by terrorist group, Boko Haram,…
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Opinion: What exactly has APC changed thus far?
"The best way to avoid becoming a scapegoat is to find one" -Warren Eyster The latest version of the 'PDP massive 16 year damage' song was by the Special Assistant…
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Opinion: Mr President, should we queue up to be slaughtered or fight the herdsmen?
“All animals are equal; but, some animals are more equal than others”. George Orwell, 1903-1950 in ANIMAL FARM. “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.”—Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, wife…
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Opinion: Why Nigerians must boycott beef now
by Edikan Uko We should stop eating beef in Nigeria. Here’s why? It is now officially worse than blood diamonds. The people who rear cows and trade in cows are terrorists…
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Opinion: Buhari’s DSS of ethnic and political oppression
Like most other appointments in his 11 months in the job, only President Muhammadu Buhari knows why he pulled out his kinsman, Lawal Daura, from retirement and handed him the…
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‘My heart bleeds for my people’ – David Mark
Former Senate President, David Mark, has expressed deep sadness over the invasion and attack on Agatu, Benue state, by Fulani herdsmen. Speaking on Friday, at a thanksgiving service to mark…
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‘Buhari, Benue governor aren’t taking Agatu killings with seriousness’
A recent meeting of Benue state socio-cultural and religious groups condemned President Muhammadu Buhari, the Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, the army and the police chiefs for their insensitivity to…
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‘Our children are dying’ | Agatu community storm National Assembly over Fulani herdsmen attacks (VIDEO)
Following the incessant attacks on the people of Agatu local government area of Benue State by Fulani herdsmen, aggrieved members of the community have stormed the National Assembly to draw the…
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