Tag: cattle

First cattle, now dogs: Nigeria’s unending drama of fundamental animal rights | The #YNaijaCover

It's not every time one gets to see the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation come out to tongue-lash people who would see to the restriction of cattle…

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The Big 5: We are ready to defend ourselves against herdsmen – Ooni tells Buhari; Arrested suspects not yet linked to Olakunrin’s murder – Police | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: No laws bans cattle grazing in Abuja - official Against the background of concerns expressed by residents on the increasing…

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How is everything we use and eat made from pigs and cattle?

Nigerians are increasingly becoming very aware of and getting active about where what they eat, drink, wear and use come from. How eco-friendly, ethical and kind-to-creatures the manufacturers of their…

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Suspected herdsmen behead farmer in Abuja

Suspected herdsmen have beheaded a farmer, Ndubuisi Uzoma in his farm at Iddo community along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road, Abuja. His corpse was found by his relatives who…

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Troops arrest 3 Boko Haram terrorists in cattle market

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday arrested three Boko Haram terrorists This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. He said, "On Wednesday morning…

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10 killed in Niger as Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash [DETAILS]

More than 10 people have been reportedly killed in a clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Bokuta village, Bosso Local Government Area, and Tungan Mallam village in the…

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4 dead as Fulani herdsmen, farmers face-off

A communal clash between members of the Fulani and Gwari tribes in Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State has left at least four persons dead. The clash, which took…

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’26 dead, 1000 displaced’ as herdsmen attack 4 Benue communities

Four communities in Benue state were reportedly attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday - leaving over 26 people dead, several injured and many houses and huts destroyed. The attacks, Vanguard reports, came…

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The Explainer: What the government wants you to know about the ‘Ogun River’

Last weekend, an unusual thing happened to the Ogun river - which left residents of the area baffled, stunned and in search of answers. The river, which is near the…

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“Fulani herdsmen attacks is a time bomb” | Fayose can’t let this issue go

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose created more than a little bit of buzz when while speaking to a group of hunters in the Oke-Ado community in his state, when he…

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‘We will challenge Fayose’s ban appropriately’ – Fulani herdsmen

Following the recent ban placed on Fulani herdsmen in Ekiti state by the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, a former president of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association (MACBAN), on Monday said…

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‘We support Fayose’s ban of Fulani herdsmen’- Afenifere

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is not standing alone in his ban of the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the state as a Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has declared…

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“President Buhari defended Fulani herdsmen in 2000” | Fayose opens a can of worms on herdsmen attack

In reaction to the killing of two residents and the injuring of others in Oke Ako in Ikole local government area of Ekiti State by Fulani herdsmen, Governor Ayodele Fayose…

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‘Fulani herdsmen are from Libya’ | Buhari has another theory

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday disclosed that the bloodthirsty Fulani herdsmen are not Nigerians but are from Libya. Buhari made this known in London where he had attended the anti-corruption…

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Fayose says he will not allow any grazing reserve in his state

Governor Ayodele Fayose has declared that while he is open to state governments establishing grazing ranches for herdsmen in their local communities, he will not give any part of his…

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‘Fulani herdsmen have to defend themselves when attacked’

In spite of the recent string of attacks carried out by Fulani herdsmen on farming communities across the country, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigerian has maintained that…

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‘In death, we are one’ | APC governors vow to find perpertrators of Enugu massacre

Governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the aegis of Progressives Governors Forum, on Tuesday, May 3, pledged to fish out the Fulani herdsmen responsible for the massacre of…

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Collins Uma: Deaths and the dearth of governance in Benue (Y! FrontPage)

by Collins Uma Benue is known as the Food Basket of The Nation and this appellation depends on the activities of farmers in places like Guma, Gwer West, Agatu and…

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#StoriesWeHear: Man chops off farmer’s hand after argument over cows

by 'Jola Sotubo A farmer in Bauchi has had his hand cut off after an argument with a herdsman over cattle in the Zaki Local Government Area of the state.…

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