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YNaija October 15, 2022

Nigeria humbles New Zealand to earn first win at U17 Women W/Cup; Floods: ASUU Strike: We are sorry – FG begs students, parents | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria humbles New Zealand to earn first win at U17 Women W/CupFloods: Nigeria Could Become Dependent On Food Aid, Farmers WarnGhana deports 16 Nigerians over cyber crimesNigeria, Egypt sign $30m…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq February 22, 2021

Terrorist Governor: Is the ‘herdsomenia’ between Ortom and Muhammed going to end soon? | #YNaijaCover

The battle of words between Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, and his Bauchi counterpart, Bala Muhammed, appears to be far from over. Following the latter's comment on Thursday, 11th February…

Azeez November 7, 2017

Four female suicide bombers killed, farmers injured in Borno

The Borno police command on Tuesday said four female suicide bombers were killed while attempting to attack Maiduguri. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku said the incident occurred…

Azeez September 8, 2017

We will find lasting solution to farmers, herdsmen clashes – Ogbeh

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh on Friday said the Federal Government will soon find solution to the crisis between farmers and herdsmen. He said this during…

Azeez September 5, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 4 farmers in Borno

Four farmers have been killed by Boko Haram members in a drive-by shooting in Borno state, AFP reports. According to AFP, insurgents riding on motorcycles, opened fire on farmers working in…

Azeez August 10, 2017

‘Three people dead in fresh herdsmen, farmers clash in Benue’

Renewed crisis between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Otukpa Local Government Area of Benue State has led to the death of three persons, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the…

Azeez January 11, 2017

4 dead as farmers, herdsmen clash in Niger community

A clash between farmers and herdsmen in Sabon Daga community of Bosso local government area of Niger state on Tuesday has led to the death of 4 people. According to…

Azeez January 6, 2017

Army to launch “Operation Accord” over farmers, herdsmen clash

The Nigerian Army on Friday said it would launch "Operation Accord" aimed at putting an end to clashes between farmers and herdsmen in the country. This was disclosed by the…

Oludolapo Adelana January 5, 2017

Herdsmen kill 5 farmers in Benue

A renewed clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers of Idoma extraction has left five persons dead in Benue, The Punch reports. According to an eyewitness, the crisis began on Tuesday when herdsmen…

Oludolapo Adelana December 27, 2016

Audu Maikori: Not a very Merry Christmas for the people of Southern Kaduna

by Audu Maikori This Christmas there will be no big cheerful parties and gatherings, there will not be any "Goron" (traditional Christmas gifts of cash or kind) Christmas distributed to…

Oludolapo Adelana September 16, 2016

Nigeria spends N2.4bn on rice importation daily – Ogbeh

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says Nigeria spends N2.4bn on the importation of rice daily. Ogbeh made the disclosure while addressing farmers at Ndeagu-Echara and Omege-Echara in…

Oludolapo Adelana September 6, 2016

Nigeria on the verge of food crisis – Agric. minister

The Federal Government on Monday warned that the nation is on the verge of a food crisis if Quelea birds, locusts and grasshoppers gathering in Niger Republic are allowed entry into…

Oludolapo Adelana August 25, 2016

Ekiti Assembly passes bill to ban free grazing

The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill to ban free grazing in the state. The bill also prescribed six months imprisonment without an option of fine…

Azeez August 9, 2016

Herdsmen will soon be organised into ranches – FG

In a bid to end the deadly clashes between herdsmen and farmers, the Federal Government has said it will soon organize herdsmen into ranches. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural…

Oludolapo Adelana August 3, 2016

Adamawa death toll hits 30

The death toll in the attack by herdsmen on Kodomun village in Adamawa state has increased to thirty The Punch reports. The Adamawa State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Ghazzali has been criticised over…

Oludolapo Adelana August 2, 2016

Farmers, herdsmen clash claim 15 lives in Adamawa

A clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kodomun village of Adamawa state has claimed fifteen lives, leaving several others injured, Channels Television reports. According to the villagers who spoke to Channels Television…

Adebayo Emuleomo June 22, 2016

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…

Mazi Emeka April 29, 2016

‘Fulani herdsmen are also victims of violence’ (WATCH)

The National Secretary of the Meyatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, said the neglect of Fulani herdsmen by government was the reason for the continued crisis. Ngelzarma said…

Mallam Yero April 21, 2016

Fulani herdsmen attack 5 farming communities in Ibadan for over ‘7 hours’

A group of suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday, attacked farms in Lagun, Iyana Offa, Offa, Atagba, Lapata and their surrounding communities in Lagelu Local Council Area of Ibadan, Oyo State.…

Adebayo Emuleomo January 20, 2016

‘Fayose, please relocate your airport to government forest’ | Farmers protest in Ekiti

Farmers, who have been displaced by the airport project initiated by the Ekiti State government, have staged a protest. The farmers, who are from five affected communities, on Wednesday, January…

Janeth J October 13, 2015

Fayose halts Ekiti airport project

Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has ordered the immediate suspension of work on the proposed airport project in the outskirts of Ado Ekiti. The directive for suspension of the project, was…

Kolapo Olapoju September 24, 2015

Farmers give Buhari’s government 7-days to rescue Falae

Ondo state farmers have given the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, a seven-day ultimatum to secure the release of former presidential aspirant- Chief Olu Falae. Falae was abducted last Monday,…

Kolapo Olapoju November 10, 2014

Fulani herdsmen waylay, murder 32 people in Nasarawa

by James Sambo Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed not less than 32 Eggon people in Arikya-Soni , Nasarawa State after waylaying them as they returned from their farms on the…

Kolapo Olapoju September 20, 2014

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Samir Ibrahim and Charles Nichols (TFAA Prize in Agriculture)

by Kolapo Olapoju Earning a nomination in 2014's 'The Future Africa Awards Prize in Agriculture', are two bright individuals, Charles Nichols, whose technical genius and Samir Ibrahim's finance and…

July 23, 2014

Ogun farmer stabs wife to death, leaving 8 children

by S'ola Filani The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a farmer, Gbenga Ogunfolabo in Ishara, Remo North Local Government Area of the state for allegedly stabbing his wife, 45-year-old…

January 24, 2014

8 men arrested for forcing widow to dance NAKED in public

by Oge Okonkwo 8 men have been dragged to a Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly stripping a widow, Ann Adikwu, paraded and forced her to dance naked at a market square…

January 7, 2014

Opinion: But why would Osun gov’t build a church?

by Ifeanyi Uddin One of the biggest threats to our democracy, today, is the relationship between the church and the state. Christians rejoice when the newspapers report visits to general…

December 30, 2013

Chi Ibe profiles Akinwunmi Adesina: There is something about the man (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2013 Nominee)

by Chi Ibe Minister of Agriculture and YPOTY 2013 nominee, Akinwunmi Adesina Imagine for a moment that Winston Churchill had taken his War Cabinet’s advice to end the war after…

October 14, 2013

Terrible: Suswam laments as fresh clashes leaves at least 15 people dead in Benue

by 'Jola Sotubo The rivalry between indigenes of Benue State and resident Fulani herdsmen has showed no signs of slowing down as another 15 people are feared dead following…

October 5, 2013

Fresh attacks by suspected Fulani mercenaries leave 3 people dead in Benue

by Adeola Balogun Fresh clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Benue State have resulted in the deaths of no less than 3 persons. Assailants suspected to be Fulani mercenaries…

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