Ebonyi massacre: Ohanaeze, South East govs to meet
Elderstatesman, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has warned perpetrators of the recent killings in Ebonyi State, saying Igbo would no longer tolerate such again. Iwuanyanwu, who spoke during […]
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Farmer-herder conflict: N33 trillion livestock sector under threat, says minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, has warned that the lingering impasse between farmers and herders in the country would affect the […]
No land for grazing in Southeast, says Umahi
Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has denied agreeing to donate land in the state as grazing reserves for herdsmen under the National Livestock Transformation Programme (NLTP). […]
Beware of false rainfall, NIMET warns farmers
The Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NIMET), Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu has advised Nigerian farmers not to bank on the false rainfall that has been […]
Herdsmen kill father, son, nephew in Edo farm reserve road
Three indigenes of Ezhionum community, Ukwuani Local Government Area, Delta State, a father, his son and nephew, were Sunday, reportedly shot dead by rampaging herdsmen […]
Anti-grazing law: Bayelsa raises the alarm over arms build-up
Bayelsa Government has raised the alarm over suspected arms build-up in some parts of the state by people with sinister plans. Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, […]
South East farmers at mercy of herdsmen –ASETU
Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU) has cried out over alleged occupation of farmlands in the zone by herdsmen. It said the action posed […]
How Nigerian Govt Can End Herders-Farmers Crisis – Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has advised the Federal Government on ways to end the lingering crisis between herders […]
Over 30,000 farmers Received N4.32bn ACGSF loan in 2020- CBN
In its efforts to boost food production, the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) set up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the […]
PHOTOS: Kano Onion Sellers Lament Effect Of Food Ban
Some onion farmers and marketers in Kano State are lamenting over the effect of the blockade of food items to the southern part of the […]
No apology for my comments on herdsmen – Bauchi Gov
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has said that he has no apology for his comment last week, kicking against the profiling of the Fulani tribe […]
NEC asks States to compensate herders/farmers crisis victims
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday agreed state governments should compensate victims of farmers/herders crises, who have lost livelihoods. The Council, which was presided […]
Eastern farmers demand N9b compensation for damages by cattle herds
Farmers in the old Eastern region of Nigeria, under the umbrella of Eastern Farmers Association (EFA) have demanded N9 billion in financial compensation for the […]
Miyetti Allah lists conditions to stop clashes between farmers, herders
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria MACBAN, in the Southeast, says it will support any policy by the government that seeks to stop […]
Farmer-herders conflict: Senate warns against ethno-religious war, famine
The increasing spate of insecurity may lead to an ethnoreligious war and famine, Deputy Senate Leader, Ajayi Boroffice, has said. He is worried that the […]
“We Pay Compensation Of N100,000 To Herders If There’s Destruction Due To A Misunderstanding” – Governor Okezie Ikpeazu (Video)
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has revealed how farmers/herders conflict are resolved in the state. Appearing on a Channels Television programme, the Abia state Governor […]
Maize shortage is temporary, say farmers
The reversal of the ban on maize importation would hamper the growth of the maize value chain as well as Nigeria’s economic growth, the Maize […]
Iskilu Wakili: Notorious Fulani warlord terrorising Oyo communities
The farmers thought the eviction of the Seriki Fulani, Abdulkadri Saliu, from Igangan also in Ibarapaland, was the end to Fulani herdsmen oppression but Wakili […]
Herdsmen invaded our maize farm with cattle, destroyed N72m produce –Ekiti farmers
Members of the Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria in Ekiti State have narrated how herdsmen invaded their maize farm with their cattle […]
Movement of cattle from north to south should be banned – Ganduje
By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja (Sundiata Post) – As a way of reducing herders-farmers clashes, governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, says there should be a […]