Six farmers killed in fresh attack in Unguwar Wawa, Niger State
At least six farmers have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident reportedly happened late Friday night and has thrown the rural community into mourning. According to a report shared on X by conflict and crisis journalist Bakatsine, the […]
2027: Tinubu can’t win if election is free, fair – Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former ally of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu would not win the 2027 presidential election if the process is free and fair. He also insisted that no candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would emerge victorious under […]
Ending farmers, herdsmen crisis requires collective responsibility – Jigawa govt
The Jigawa State Government has said that ending the long-standing conflict between farmers and herdsmen requires the joint effort of government, community leaders, security agencies and the people themselves. Officials said the crisis cannot be solved by force alone and warned that lasting peace will only come through cooperation, dialogue and mutual understanding. According to […]
Suspected rustlers cart away 50 cows in Kogi
Suspected cattle rustlers have reportedly stolen about 50 cows from a community in Kogi State, causing fear and anger among residents. The incident is the latest in a series of livestock thefts troubling farmers and herders in the area. Locals say the attack happened swiftly, with the criminals taking advantage of the quiet hours to […]
Plateau Attacks: ‘Bandits have stopped us from harvesting our crops’ – Victims cry out
Residents of several communities in Plateau State have cried out after fresh attacks by bandits forced them to abandon their farmlands. Many victims said they can no longer visit their farms to harvest crops they worked so hard to plant. According to them, any attempt to return to the farms could lead to more killings […]
Southern Kaduna Farmers Paint Faces Black, March Barefoot Over Herders’ Attacks
Farmers in Southern Kaduna staged a dramatic protest this week, marching barefoot and painting their faces black to highlight the rising insecurity and repeated attacks by herders in the region. The demonstration drew attention to the plight of local communities, many of whom have lost lives and livelihoods to violent clashes. The protesters called on […]
Ndume decries fresh Boko Haram killings in Borno communities
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has condemned the latest Boko Haram attacks on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government and Mussa in Askira/Uba, which claimed several lives over the weekend. In Ngoshe, five farmers were killed on their farmlands on Saturday morning. The same night in Mussa, armed men invaded the community, killing […]
Bandits k!ll one, abduct farmers in Kaduna
Armed bandits launched a violent attack on farmers in Kaduna State, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting several others in Kajuru Local Government Area. The attack happened on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Sarkin Bajaga village while the victims were working in their fields, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Authorities quickly deployed security […]
South Africa terrible, bad place to be – Trump invites farmers, hints on citizenship
U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized South Africa, saying the country is treating its farmers unfairly. He called South Africa “a bad place to be right now” and announced that the U.S. will stop all federal funding to the country. Trump claimed that South African farmers are losing their land and facing worse conditions. […]
Four Farmers Dead in Nasarawa Boat Accident Due to Overloaded Vessel
In a heartbreaking incident in Nasarawa State, four farmers lost their lives in a boat accident while on their way to the Ashangwa market. The victims, one man and three women, were part of a group traveling from Alogani village when the boat they were in sank. Eyewitness Abdul Hamid Sale, who was present at […]