The Awka Muslim Community has explained that their invitation to the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, to their mosque was to fraternise with him as they always did in the past, and to encourage him on…
To Kill the Mocking Bandits: Is President Buhari unwittingly breaking the law? – Magnus Onyibe
From cattle rustling to ‘human rustling’, all seem to be fair game to the bandits disguised in the garb of cattle rearers now testing the skills and will of the new chiefs of our armed services. The spate of abduction…
Elements of Miyetti Allah Democracy (MAD) – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The Giant of Africa, the dear country Nigeria has done it again. She has written a brand new chapter into the coveted book of democracy. The breaking news is that Nigeria is the first and only country in the whole…
Why we dumped peace summit – Southern, Middle Belt leaders (Guardian)
Leaders from some parts of the country will not participate in the national security summit organised by former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd). Yesterday, they turned down the invitation by the former head of state to the roundtable…
Did Miyetti Allah cross the line by threatening to remove Saraki? – Magnus Onyibe
By Magnus Onyibe. Miyetti Allah, the Fulani cattle breeders association has joined the ranks of those antagonizing the senate president, Bukola Saraki and railing against his presidential ambition, which is both curious and unbecoming. Hear what the herdsmen umbrella body…
Miyetti Allah denies threatening to unseat Saraki (premiumTimes)
The national body of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association has dissociated itself from threatening comments made against Bukola Saraki, Nigeria Senate president, by its state coordinator for Benue. In an interview, Tuesday with Punch, Garus Gololo, the Benue state coordinator…
Resign or we’ll force you out, Miyetti Allah threatens Saraki (Punch)
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association on Tuesday warned the President of Senate, Bukola Saraki, to resign his position immediately or be forced to do so. The national coordinator of the association in Benue State, Alhaji Garus Gololo, gave the…
A human life is worth more than a cow – Phillip Okon
The time has come for President Muhammadu Buhari to put a stop to the murderous activities of the Fulani herdsmen. There is no other way of saying this. It is heartening to see that Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Buhari’s Vice President,…