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 […]
Open Grazing: Months after Wike’s threat, cows roam FCT roads freely
In August 2023, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), promised to end open grazing in Abuja. Wike said the government would work with herders to stop cows from roaming freely in the city. However, over a year later, open grazing is still a common sight in various parts of Abuja. In […]
Gunmen reportedly kill 11 in Benue
On Christmas Day, tragedy struck the Nyiev-ya area of Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State as gunmen attacked several communities, leaving at least 11 people dead. The residents, who were celebrating Christmas with their families, were caught off guard when armed attackers, believed to be herders, stormed the villages. The attack targeted communities […]