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Nigeria:
Buhari Speaks On Benue Killings, Warns of 'Evil Agenda'
Premium Times, 26 April 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians against playing into the hands of the agents of disunity. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Communal Violence - It's About More Than Land
DW, 26 April 2018
Clashes between herders and farmers in Nigeria have left hundreds dead in the past few months. While West African regional leaders met to address the crisis, Nigerian lawmakers are… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Herdsmen Killings - NEC Working Group Recommends Ranching in Five States
Premium Times, 27 April 2018
The Technical Sub-Committee set up by the National Economic Council (NEC) Working Group has recommended the adoption of ranching in some of the states affected by farmers/herdsmen… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Warns Benue Against Playing Into Disunity Agents' Hands
Daily Trust, 26 April 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the people of Benue State not to fall into the hands of those he described as agents of disunity. Read more »
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Nigeria:
NEC Bans Movement of Herdsmen in Benue, Taraba, Others
Vanguard, 27 April 2018
THE National Economic Council, NEC, has agreed to stop the movement of herdsmen in the country, starting with Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Kaduna and Plateau. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Benue - 'Many Killed in Hausa Community'
Daily Trust, 27 April 2018
Many people have been killed in attacks on Hausa community in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, according to community leaders. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Call for Buhari's Impeachment - What Senators Said
Daily Trust, 26 April 2018
Some senators have asked that the process to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari be started due to the failure of the president to get the approval of the Nationals Assembly for the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Impeachment Notice - Saraki, Deputy Senate Leader Save Buhari
Daily Trust, 26 April 2018
The senate president, Bukola Saraki and the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Ibn Bala Na'allah on Thursday saved President Muhammadu Buhari from possible impeachment. Read more »
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Nigeria:
We Lost 8 People in Benue Reprisal Attack, Says Sarkin Hausawa of Makurdi
Daily Trust, 26 April 2018
Eight people were killed, about eleven were missing and over 20 sustained injuries while several shops were razed following a reprisal attack lunched by Tiv youths on Hausa… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Don't Play Into Hands of Agents of Disunity, Buhari Tells Benue People
Vanguard, 26 April 2018
President Mohammadu Buhari has advised the people of Benue State against playing into the hands of those he described as enemies of the state. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Benue Killings: Senate Backs Reps, Summons Buhari
Premium Times, 26 April 2018
The Senate on Tuesday resolved to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint session with the House of Representatives, for questioning over killings in Benue state. Read more »
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Nigeria:
In Summoning Buhari, Senators Tackle Executive, Military Over Benue Killings
Premium Times, 26 April 2018
The Senate on Thursday resolved to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint session with the House of Representatives over killings in Benue State. Read more »
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West Africa:
Herders/Farmers Conflicts - Buhari Calls for End to Undocumented Movement in West Africa
Daily Trust, 26 April 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for end to undocumented movements of persons and animals within the West African sub-region as part of efforts to address herders-farmers… Read more »