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When herdsman knows I have a gun, he won’t come close – Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has joined in the call for licensed arms for Nigerians in order to handle the security challenges facing the country, especially the incessant herdsmen/farmers crisis. The governor made this known on Wednesday while addressing newsmen in Makurdi the State capital. The governor who accused President Muhammadu Buhari of nepotism, said the Federal Government deliberately refused to caution the armed Fulani men against killing innocent Nigerians. He said he had once asked the Federal Government to grant him arm license, adding that “when an armed Fulani man is aware I have a gun, he would…
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Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Gumi, meets with over 500 bandits in Zamfara, appeals to them to repent (photos)
Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Dr. Ahmad Gumi, has met with some notorious bandits in Zamfara State and has appealed to them to repent and stop their nefarious activities. Zamfara state has recorded several attacks from bandits. Recall that after the Kankara school boys were abducted, they were moved to Zamfara state where the negotiation for their release took place before they were returned to Katsina state. Sahara Reporters reports that Sheik Gumi began his peace moves with visits to the hideouts of bandits terrorizing Zaria-Giwa roads as well as Birnin Gwari area in Kaduna State earlier in the year. Speaking during…
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Super Eagles players do not play with purpose anymore – Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa says
Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa has said the current Super Eagles players do not play with a purpose like before. Aghahowa stated this during a recent interview on ‘No Holds Barred’ on Brila FM with his former Super Eagles teammate, Ifeanyi Udeze. The former Nigerian international and Shakhtar Donetsk striker urged the current players to emulate ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh, who always gave passes and created chances that resulted in goals. “We don’t play with purpose anymore,” he said. “We don’t have players who will give long pass to strikers just like the way Sunday Oliseh use to do. “All…
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Kidnappers kill US-based Edo prince after payment of N10m ransom
Kidnappers have killed an Atlanta, Georgia-based Nigerian man, Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda, after payment of N10m ransom to secure his release and that of other family members. The decomposing body of Abuda was found in a bush near the small town of Agbanikaka, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, February 2, four days after he was kidnapped. The businessman who came into the country for the Christmas celebration was abducted alongside some family members on Saturday, January 30, 2021, along the Benin-Akure road on his way to Lagos from Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government near Agbanikaka. A woman who was…
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”If you want peace to reign, Miyetti Allah must be arrested”- Benue state gov, Samuel Ortom, tells FG and Security agents
Benue state governor, Samuel Oryom, has said that for peace to reign across the country, the Federal government and security agencies need to get the leadership of Miyetti Allah arrested. Governor Ortom who spoke during a meeting in his state today February 3, said the members of the group have owned up to carrying out nefarious activities and wonders why the Federal government is yet to act. ”This country belongs to all of us and the presidency must act fast because time is going. From North West, North East, North Central, South West, South East, South South, there is general…
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Biden appoints Nigerian-Born, Enoh Titilayo Ebong as Acting Director of U.S Development Agency
US President, Joe Biden has appointed a Nigerian-born lawyer, Enoh Titilayo Ebong, as the acting director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). “The appointment meant a return to USTDA where from 2004 to 2019, Ms Ebong had served in a variety of roles, most recently as the Agency’s General Counsel, and Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer,” the USTDA posted on its website on Tuesday while announcing Ebong’s appointment. “As Acting Director, Ms. Ebong leads an agency that partners with the U.S. private sector to develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in emerging economies while supporting U.S.…
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“If you cannot provide security, allow Citizens to buy AK-47” – Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku, tells FG
Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has called on the Federal government to allow Nigerians carry licensed guns in order to defend themselves against criminal elements. He said this on Tuesday, February 2 when he received 15 local government chairmen of the state in his office who paid him a condolence visit after the burial of one of them who was kidnapped and subsequently killed by gunmen. Ishaku Expressed worry over the failed security system of the country. He however noted that citizens cannot just sit and do nothing while they wait for who dies next. He said; “The security…
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We pay compensation of N100,000 to farmers and herders if there’s destruction due to a misunderstanding – Governor Okezie Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has said his administration has decided to compensate farmers and herders a sum of N100,000 in case of any misunderstanding from both parties. Appearing on a Channels Television programme, the Abia state Governor revealed that there is a Farmers-Herders Resolution Committee in the state which is headed by the Commissioner of Police. According to him, the compensation will be paid for any cow that is killed on account of a misunderstanding between the farmers and the herders and also for farmlands destroyed by strayed cows. The Governor who noted that there’s been a spike…
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Send Miyetti Allah to tackle Boko Haram, Sunday Igboho is busy – Fani-Kayode replies Shehu Sani
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to Shehu Sani’s comment when he opined that the Federal Government invite Yoruba Activist, Sunday Igboho to help drive away Boko Haram from Sambisa. Reacting to this, the former Minister asked Senator Shehu Sani to send members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) and Fulani herdsmen to fight Boko Haram. He said Mr Igboho is busy cleansing and delivering the forests of the South West from terrorists and criminals. He wrote: “Sorry, my brother but I am sure he is far too busy cleansing & delivering the forests of the…
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Ooni of Ife failed Yoruba by not telling Buhari truth about killer Herdsmen —Sunday Igboho
Popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Igboho, has expressed that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, disappointed the Yoruba people when he visited President Muhammadu Buhari of recent over the herdsmen crisis rocking the South-West region but failed to convey the pain and displeasure of the Yoruba people to the President Speaking on Wednesday morning at a virtual Townhall with Yoruba In Diaspora, Igboho stated that some politicians were behind the Ooni’s latest move. He said, “The monarchs are now afraid but we must keep praying for them to be united with one voice. They should not be afraid of…
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Invite Sunday to help drive away Boko Haram From Sambisa – Shehu Sani tells FG
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has called on the Federal Government to invite popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho to help in the fight against insurgency. Mr Igboho has been in the news recently over his quit notice to armed herdsmen in Ibarapa area of Oyo State to vacate the area. Recently, Mr Igboho took his crusade to Ogun State on Monday, saying he was visiting to expel problematic herdsmen from the state. Reacting to this development, the former lawmaker wrote on his Twitter page: “Invite Sunday to help drive away BH from Sambisa.”
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If we have the State Police we may not need Amotekun, the time for State Police is now – Governor Akeredolu
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has once again affirmed the importance for a state police following increased criminal activities across the country. Speaking with representatives of lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress South-West caucus in the House of Representatives who paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Tuesday February 2, Akeredolu noted that there will be no need for Amotekun if there is a state police. He said that the time for state police is now as the protection of lives and property of the people must take a major priority. He said; ”The most important thing…
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