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Be ready to defend yourselves from Fulani herdsmen, Bishop tells Christians
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Ughelli, Delta State, Bishop Diamond Emuobor, has called on Christians in the country to be ready to defend themselves against any form…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The killer midget and the stunted dwarf [Pt. 1]
by Femi-Fani Kayode "Not a single soul has been prosecuted, let alone jailed for the genocide in Southern Kaduna and you are blaming someone for preaching self defense? You are…
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Northern Governors to begin registration of Fulani herdsmen at Nigerian borders
The Northern Governor's Forum (NGF) had said it will work with relevant stakeholders to ensure registration of Fulani herdsmen entering Nigeria at the border. Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Kashim…
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The Thread: “Liar”. “Hypocrite”. “Fake pastors” | Mixed reactions trail the failed arrest attempt of Apostle Suleman by the DSS
Nigeria is a deeply divided nation, and one place this rings true is religion. Islam versus Christianity is of one of the most polarising pillars of conflict in the nation…
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BREAKING: Fayose foils attempt by DSS to arrest Apostle Johnson Suleiman (PHOTOS)
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose in the early hours of Wednesday morning foiled an attempt by the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest Apostle Johnson Suleiman of the Omega…
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Factcheck: The defeat of Boko Haram is not a defining metric of President Buhari’s commitment to combating insecurity
On the 8th of January, Pastor Tunde Bakare stood before his congregation ( Latter Rain Assembly) to give his annual State of the Nation address. It is a speech that ties…
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Analysis: Apostle Suleiman gets it all wrong with his hateful, inciting preaching
by Mark Amaza For the past 24 hours, a video has been spreading on social media showing Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, an Auchi-based church…
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How Fulani herdsmen killed my husband, son – widow
Murna Yakubu, a 60-year-old widow from Katsina has narrated how suspected Fulani herdsmen killed her husband and son. In a recent interview with Punch, the widow said her husband was…
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“Kill any Fulani herdsman who comes close to you!” | Apostle suleiman tells members (WATCH)
Founder of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has instructed members of the church to kill any Fulani herdsman who comes close to them. The controversial pastor while…
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204 people killed in Southern Kaduna crisis – NEMA
The National Emergency Agency (NEMA) on Friday said 204 lives have been lost to the crisis in Southern Kaduna between Fulani herds-men and the natives in the past few months.…
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Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill five farmers in Delta
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed five farmers in two different attacks in Ethiope East and Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident reportedly occurred last week, following…
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Buhari’s silence on Kaduna killings, an endorsement – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria says the silence of president Muhammadu Buhari on the killing of Christians in Southern Kaduna, "speaks volume over the perceived official endorsement of the dastardly…
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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…
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Kaduna killings: Herdsmen attack another community, soldiers arrest two
The Goska attack in Kaduna State carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen between Saturday and Sunday has led to the death of 11 people, Punch reports. A community leader from…
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Opinion: On El-Rufai and the herdsmen attacks in Kaduna
by Wale Atanda The fact that hundreds of people in communities across Southern Kaduna have been brutally killed over the past couple of months is no longer news. It has…
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Kaduna killings: Christian youth threaten to take up arms in self defence
Christian youths in Kaduna State under the aegis of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Youth Wing have threatened to take up arms in self-defence over incessant attacks by suspected…
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We paid Fulani herdsmen to stop Southern Kaduna killings – El-Rufai
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said the state government has paid off suspected Fulani herdsmen responsible for the keep llings in Southern Kaduna to stop the massacre. El-Rufai said…
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Opinion: Fayose at 56 | Celebrating the rock of Nigeria’s heartbeat
by Jude Ndukwe The day was Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The venue was the Democracy Park at Akure, Ondo State. The occasion was the much anticipated flag-off of the Eyitayo…
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Herdsmen, youth exchange gunshots in Delta
There was an exchange of gunshots between suspected Fulani herdsmen and youths from Umunor community in Ossissa Kingdom in the Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, Punch reports.…
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Raheem Oluwafunminiyi: Fleeing terror [Nigerian Voices]
by Raheem Oluwafunminiyi The second half of my stay in Adamawa marked a period of both hope and fear. First, there was nationwide strike early in the year but by the…
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Annkio Briggs: Setting the agenda for the meeting between Niger Delta leaders and President Buhari (Pt.1)
by Annkio Briggs The oil-rich delta region of southern Nigeria - called Niger Delta - is larger than 70,000 square kilometers with a population larger of over 35 million people -…
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The Thread: Fulani herdsmen| It is a travesty that any group apart from government has the will and means to violence in society
Tunde Leye, blogger and author of Guardians of the Seal, is deliberating on the spate of violence being carried out by random groups in Nigeria, one of which is the Fulani…
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Opinion: Re-evaluating the Boko Haram conflict
by Jideofor Adibe My piece today was first published by Brookings’ Institution on its blog on February 29 2016 I decided to republish it following a report by the…
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Fayose’s anti-grazing marshals capable of creating uncontrollable problems – herdsmen
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Saturday said the anti-grazing marshals commissioned by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose was "capable of creating uncontrollable scenarios whose ramification may…
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Fayose inaugurates marshals to enforce anti-grazing law
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Thursday inaugurated the Ekiti Grazing Enforcement Marshals to enforce the anti-grazing law earlier passed by the State. Fayose had signed a grazing law entitled, “Prohibition of…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The coming realignment in Yorubaland
There are two events that are of major significance this week. The first is the birthday of a man of immense integrity and a great son of the Yoruba by…
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T.J Benson: Donga [Nigerian Voices]
Nobody stays in at night. In Donga at night time you are either young and wild or old and dying. At night bankers, teachers, local politicians and business men keep…
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Jude Ndukwe: Dear Sultan, Fulani herdsmen are not foreign terrorists
by Jude Ndukwe At the advent of renewed mindless attacks by Fulani herdsmen on fellow Nigerians with the height of it all coming in Agatu and Enugu where, as usual,…
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Herdsmen attacks: Agatu community sues Nigerian govt, demands N10bn compensation
Members of Agatu community in Benue State who were victims of attacks by Fulani herdsmen have sued the Nigerian government to ECOWAS court, demanding a compensation of N10 billion. In…
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Herdsmen still graze cows on FCT roads despite Minister’s order
Despite an order by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammed Bello, directing Fulani herdsmen in Abuja to stop the grazing of their cattle on the roads, the herdsmen have…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy