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Benue Crisis: Fulani Herdsmen Given 48 Hours to Vacate Farmlands
The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, James Melvin Ejeh, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Fulani herdsmen to vacate all farmlands across the region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This directive was delivered during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the council secretariat in Obagaji, bringing together traditional rulers, Fulani representatives, youth leaders, and security officials to address mounting concerns over herders’ presence on agricultural lands as the planting season approaches.
According to Obochi Solomon, Chief Press Secretary to the Agatu LGA Chairman, Ejeh emphasized the critical need to protect farming activities, describing agriculture as the backbone of Agatu’s economy. He stressed that farmers must have unrestricted access to their fields and pledged to secure a peaceful farming environment.
While commending the prevailing peace in the area, Ejeh reaffirmed that the government’s priority is ensuring uninterrupted agricultural operations. “Our farmers must cultivate without disruption. We are committed to providing them a safe environment,” he stated.
During the meeting, the Ado of the Fulani community appealed for a one-week extension to allow for an organized relocation. This request was granted by the council to enable a peaceful process.
General Youth Chairman of Agatu LGA, Oloche Silas, pledged the youths’ support for a non-violent evacuation, affirming their commitment to maintaining peace throughout the transition.
Security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), praised the peaceful approach adopted and assured full assistance to facilitate the herders’ relocation.
Chief John Agidani, speaking on behalf of the Och’Agatu, also lauded the leadership of the council chairman and urged all parties involved to respect the agreement to ensure continued harmony.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said the party is not affiliated with the ADC and has no plans to join or merge with the coalition.
He clarified that the involvement of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in ADC activities does not represent the NNPP as a political party.
Olaposi also claimed that only a minority of Kwankwasiya supporters followed Kwankwaso, insisting that many of them have since joined the APC.
He further accused Atiku of misinformation, stressing that NNPP remains an independent political party focused on contesting elections on its own platform.
According to him, any previous association with the Kwankwasiya Movement ended after the 2023 general elections, adding that Kwankwaso and some associates had already been expelled from the party.
The NNPP maintained that it respects other political parties but has no interest in joining the ADC coalition.
National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has said the 2027 presidential election would be concluded by 12 noon if a Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Tanko made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while reacting to comments by ADC chieftain Dele Momodu, who had suggested a possible Atiku–Obi alliance.
Momodu had argued that a pairing of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi could perform strongly in the election, citing their past collaboration in 2019 and Obi’s 2023 electoral performance.
Responding, Tanko questioned the logic of choosing a candidate who might win a primary but lose the general election, insisting that the Obi–Kwankwaso combination would be more formidable.
He further warned that if the ADC fails to zone its presidential ticket to the South, the party risks losing the 2027 election.
Tanko maintained that with Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso on the same ticket, victory would be decisive and swift.
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom over allegations of murder and drug trafficking.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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