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‘Fulani herdsmen masquerading as Muslims’ – Cleric
Most of the Fulani herdsmen carrying out attacks across the country are not true Muslims, says a Muslim cleric, Alhaji Abdul Rasheed Oluwa. Oluwa, who's the Chairman, Nasrul Lahil Fathi…
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Opinion: Enugu massacre and the hypocrisy of Northern Governors
Still in a mourning mood over the mindless massacre at Enugu by suspected Fulani herdsmen, the nation’s heavy heart was further daggered by what can best be described as the…
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‘The constitution allows us to move freely’ – Fulani herdsmen
Herdsmen have described as 'unconstitutional', the attempts to stop them from grazing their cattle in any part of the country, especially in the south. The herdsmen, under the Miyetti Allah…
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YNaija Editorial: Fulani herdsmen and the looming reprisal attacks
For the past few months, Benue State in the North-Central part of Nigeria has been largely restive with attacks on villages by persons said to be marauding herdsmen; the most…
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‘This is the endgame of Fulani herdsmen’
Igbo socio-cultural group, Izumunna Cultural Association, has said the ultimate objective of the marauding Fulani herdsmen is to 'appropriate lands in the South-East'. The group said the recent attacks is…
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‘It’s an insult to say criminals are Fulani herdsmen’ – Northern Governors
Northern Governors have described as 'an insult', the ethinicisation of attacks being carried out by herdsmen around the country. The 19 governors held a meeting in Kaduna on Friday, where…
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How Enugu security agencies failed to prevent herdsmen attack
The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Friday, accused security agencies in the state of failing to act to prevent the attack on Ukpabi, Nimbo in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area…
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‘Next target of Fulani herdsmen is Ebonyi’ – Igbo youths
The Ohaneze Youth Council (OYC) has given Fulani herdsmen a 3-day notice to leave Igboland or they will be forcefully ejected. The proposed ejection of Fulani herdsmen from Igboland is…
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‘We can’t say whether Fulani herdsmen are Nigerians or not’ – NIS
There is no evidence to prove that the herdsmen involved in the killing of farmers and villagers across the country are immigrants who come into Nigeria from neighbouring countries, says…
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‘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…
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REPORT: Death, destruction and the herdsmen
The following is a report conducted by SB Morgen, on the menace of Fulani herdsmen. Introduction In the early hours of Monday, April 25th, 2016, destruction was unleashed upon Ukpabi-Nimbo,…
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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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‘Fulani herdsmen attacks are carried out by terrorists’ – Ijaw youths
The Ijaw Council of Youths Worldwide has questioned the Federal Government's decision to treat vandals of oil facilities in the Niger Delta as common criminals while turning a blind eye…
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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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Femi Fani-Kayode: The road to Kigali and Buhari’s Fulani herdsmen
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…
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BREAKING: Fulani herdsmen attack village in Enugu, many feared dead
Natives of Ukpabi, Nimbo in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State have reportedly fled to neighboring communities of Nkpologu and Uvuru following a brutal attack by suspected Fulani Herdsmen…
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Again, herdsmen attack Taraba villages for revenge, 13 killed
Not less than 13 people have reportedly died in Taraba state as farmers in 3 local government areas were pursued out of their villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The farmers…
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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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‘We will not allow Fulani herdsmen degenerate into Boko Haram’ – IGP Arase
The Inspector General of the Nigeria Police, Solomon Arase has said the Force will not allow the menace of Fulani herdsmen degenerate into a new Boko Haram. Arase told journalists…
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4 Fulani herdsmen abduct university staff in Delta
The menace of the rampaging Fulani herdsmen has now spread to Delta state, in the South-South region of Nigeria. A non-academic staff of the Delta State University in Abraka, John…
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Fulani herdsmen attack Agatu again… engage military, police in gun duel
Fulani herdsmen have reportedly attacked Agatu community in Benue state, for the second time in the past two months. The attack, which degenerated into a gun battle between a joint…
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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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Fulani herdsmen ‘take over’ town in Benue, indigenes now ‘refugees’
Moor, a council ward in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue state has been sacked and taken over by armed Fulani herdsmen. According to a report by Vanguard Newspapers, the…
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Fulani herdsmen ‘burn villagers alive’ in Taraba (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Fulani herdsmen allegedly attacked four villages in Gashaka local government area of Taraba state, on Monday, April 11. According to a Facebook user, Bako Benjamin, the herdsmen destroyed farmlands and…
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Fulani herdsmen attacks ‘can escalate beyond…’ – Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says the repeated clashes between Fulani herdsmen and local farmers can deteriorate if not properly managed. In a statement signed on Monday by the Chief…
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Again, Fulani herdsmen attack Olu Falae’s residence and farm, kill one
Once again, suspected Fulani herdsmen are alleged to have attacked the Obaile residence of elder statesman and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae. According to Premium…
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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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Fulani herdsmen attacks will soon be over – Buhari
After ceaseless calls for him to weigh-in on the menace of Fulani herdsmen, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the hostile tension between the pastorals and local farmers will…
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