Abia NUJ Urges Government to Stop Roaming Cattle from Soiling Umuahia Streets
The call was made during the union’s monthly Congress held at the NUJ State Secretariat in Umuahia. In a communique issued after the meeting and signed by Abia State Chairman Chidi Asonye and Secretary Ikechukwu Onuegbu, the NUJ expressed deep concern over the ongoing issue.
Fulani Herdsmen Attack Farmers, Leave Two Critically Injured in Borno
Two brothers, Abba Gana Tijani, 40, and Kaka Abubakar Tijani, 35, sustained severe injuries after being attacked by suspected fulani herdsmen on their farm in Mile 90 bush, Kukawa Local Government Area, on Wednesday at about 10:30 p.m. The victims had confronted herders attempting to graze cattle on their crops, leading to a violent […]
Lightning Kills 32 Cows In Ogun
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Thirty-two cows have been struck dead by lightning at Osara, Obantoko area of Abeokuta in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State during a heavy rainfall on Saturday. The incident, according to the Baale of Osara, Wasiu Afolabi, said the incident reportedly happened during the heavy rainfall, which started […]
INSECURITY: At Least 40 Feared Dead As Farmers Herders Clash In Taraba
The Taraba state government has declared a dusk till dawn curfew following a deadly clash between farmers and herders in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of the state. The latest clashes reportedly claimed no fewer than 40 lives, several others injured as well as displacing hundreds in the past two weeks. According to Zagazola Makama, […]
Herdsmen Kill Newly-wed Soldier, Others In Benue
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting Herdsmen have killed newly-wed soldier and other residents in Ikobi-Ochekwu community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the armed men reportedly invaded the community under the cover of the night to unleash mayhem on the people unleashing sporadic gunfire and setting homes ablaze […]
Insecurity: Traditional Ruler Orders Herders Out From Kingdom
In order to curtail the menace of herdsmen activities, His Royal Highness, D.Y.E Kanoba, the traditional ruler of Ekperi Kingdom in Estako Central Local Government Area of Edo State has ordered herdsmen out of his kingdom. The directive is coming at the back of alleged sexual abuse of women, murder of some farmers and invasion […]
Ondo Govt Refutes Herdsmen Attack Killing 20 Persons
…As Police Deny Confirming Incident Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Ondo State government has vehemently refuted the report making the rounds that gunmen suspected to be bandits sacked some communities, killing about 20 people in the state. Recall that there had been reports that over 20 persons lost their lives when the […]
Uromi Dilemma: Sanctity of Life, Decade Of Neglect And The Price of Insecurity – By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
The recent tragedy that unfolded in Uromi casts a dark cloud over the land, bringing sorrow and deep reflection to its people. There is, and should never be, any justification for the taking of human lives. The sanctity of life is sacred, immutable, and should remain inviolable in every society. As Martin Luther King […]