Ogun Assembly resolves over 100 disputes, seeks special court for land grabbing cases
The Ogun State House of Assembly has resolved more than 100 disputes affecting residents across the state. Lawmakers stated that most of the cases involved land disagreements, family conflicts, and other civil matters. The assembly emphasized its commitment to promoting peace and justice within the communities. During the session, the assembly urged the state government […]
Olubadan constitutes 5-man committee to tackle land grabbing
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has set up a five-man committee to combat the growing menace of land grabbing in the ancient city. The move is part of renewed efforts by the monarch to protect the image and integrity of Ibadan and restore order in land-related matters. Speaking during the inauguration of […]
Enugu community protests alleged forceful acquisition of ancestral land, destruction of cash crops
The people of Nguru Nsukka in Enugu State have raised concerns over what they describe as an attempt by local authorities to forcefully take over their ancestral land. Community members claim officials from the Nsukka Local Government Area are seizing their land without following any legal process or consulting them. They say the takeover is […]
Alleged Land Grabbing: We have enough evidence to investigate monarch- Delta govt
The Delta State government has said it now has enough proof to begin an investigation into claims that the traditional ruler of Owa Kingdom, Obi Emmanuel Efeizomor, was involved in taking people’s land unfairly. This came after protesters shared their complaints and evidence with government officials. Edwin Uzor, who is the Special Adviser to the […]
Benue: We are facing far more sinister motives than farmer herder clashes – Tor Tiv
The traditional ruler of the Tiv people, Tor Tiv V, His Royal Majesty James Ayatse, has spoken out strongly against the idea that the ongoing violence in Benue State is simply due to fights between farmers and herders. Speaking during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other key figures in the state, he said […]
Benue security crisis politicized – Tor Tiv opens up to President Tinubu [FULL SPEECH]
The traditional ruler of the Tiv people, Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, has said that the security situation in Benue State is being used for political gain. He made this known during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other important figures in Makurdi, the state capital. President Tinubu had come to the state after […]
Benue attacks: We’re facing calculated genocidal invasion by herder terrorists – Tor Tiv tells President Tinubu
The traditional ruler of Benue State, Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, has disagreed with the idea that the violence in the state is due to clashes between farmers and herders. He called this belief false and misleading. Speaking during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other key figures in Benue on Wednesday, June 18, […]
Security operatives aware of Plateau killers — Lawmaker
A lawmaker in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Daniel Asama, has said that security agencies know the people and places responsible for the recent deadly attacks in Plateau State. Over the past two weeks, more than 100 people have been killed in these attacks. Asama, who represents Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, spoke during an interview on […]
Taskforce arrests 12 suspected land grabbers in Lagos
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested 12 people suspected of being land grabbers in the Ikeja area of Lagos. These individuals were reportedly causing trouble for property owners on NERDC Road. According to CSP Adetayo Akerele, the chairman of the taskforce, the arrests were made after receiving reports from the […]
Wike, sons pay Christmas homage to Tinubu in Lagos
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, and his two sons recently visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos to offer Christmas homage. This visit happened shortly after President Tinubu praised Wike, calling him one of the best-performing ministers in his cabinet. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, […]