#YNaijaEssays: Ignored by the government and abandoned by its famous sons, chaos is brewing in Nigeria’s Middle Belt

The North’s Hidden Belt In contradiction with its famous slogan, ‘Food Basket of the Nation’, Benue’s lands have been haemorrhaging blood for the better part of Governor Samuel Ortom’s administration. Food production in the agrarian state is at an all-time low, no thanks to the activities of Fulani herdsmen. Who are the Fulani herdsmen? By... Read More

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August 9, 2017

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Middle Belt youth coalition issue quit notice to herdsmen

A coalition of Middle Belt Youth has asked herdsmen in the region to vacate before October 1 this year. The youth, operating under the aegis of Middle Belt Renaissance Forum, which met in Abuja, threatened war at the expiration of their ultimatum. They, however, said they were not party to the quit notice given to... Read More

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July 19, 2017

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What Igbos must do for Biafra to become a reality – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has urged pro-Biafrans to sit at home come November 18 if they want to Biafra to be actualized. Kanu said this addressing a huge crowd at Nri, Anambra State on Tuesday, Daily Post reports. According to Kanu, “Biafra would come as a surprise to... Read More

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July 18, 2017

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You are an ingrate | Ganduje, Abdullahi, Mohammed blast Jerry Gana

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; Prof. Ango Abdullahi, and Dr. Junaid Muhammed, on Monday described former information minister, Jerry Gana as an ‘ingrate’. They said this while reacting to a statement credited to him, that the Middle Belt will not join the North, if the country eventually splits. [Read Also: MIDDLE BELT WON’T JOIN NORTH... Read More

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July 3, 2017

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Middle Belt won’t join North if Nigeria divides – Jerry Gana

Former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana has told Northerners preaching division that the Middle Belt minorities will not follow them if Nigeria breaks up. Gana said this while delivering a sermon at the St. Matthew’s Church, Maitama, Diocese of Abuja (Anglican Communion), in Abuja on Sunday. Gana, who is also the current National President... Read More

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May 7, 2013

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How the Yoruba will determine who becomes President in 2015

by Azuka Onwuka The combination that will likely attract the highest number of votes from the North and South-West may be that of Buhari-Fashola or Buhari-Tinubu. The voting pattern of the Yoruba people of South-West geopolitical zone in the 2015 presidential election may determine who wins and who loses. In 2011, even though the zone... Read More

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#YNaijaEssays: Ignored by the government and abandoned by its famous sons, chaos is brewing in Nigeria’s Middle Belt

Middle Belt youth coalition issue quit notice to herdsmen

What Igbos must do for Biafra to become a reality – Nnamdi Kanu

You are an ingrate | Ganduje, Abdullahi, Mohammed blast Jerry Gana

Middle Belt won’t join North if Nigeria divides – Jerry Gana

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