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Is Farming Now A Risky And Dangerous Practice?
The Ordeals of a Benue Rice Farmer First update on 18th November 2020, Facebook I got a parcel of land at the Lower Benue River Basin Layout, somewhere after Wadata here in Makurdi where l cultivated six hectares of rice. While we were preparing the land until planting, Fulani herdsmen and their cow roamed the area freely. But the locals […]
Read more →Grace Ene Anteyi; I Am A Proud Benue Born. I am Benue
My name is Grace Ene Anteyi, C. E. O. of Ageless Modeling and Ushering Agency Ageless Modeling and Ushering Agency is one of the biggest Ushering agencies in the south – western parts of Nigeria, adding class to events (weddings, cooperate birthdays, burials e.t.c) with our top notch team of beautiful ushers ensuring the proper organisation of events. We also […]
Read more →Why The Tiv Must Never Be Defeated; Priority, You Need To Know This!
On Saturday April 20, 1817 the great Uthman dan Fodio breathed his last. That day marked the end of the life of perhaps the most influential personality in the history of West Africa, especially what is today Nigeria. But, the day only marked the end of his life; it didn’t in anyway diminish his legacy. At his death, the empire […]
Read more →“President Buhari Has Not Failed Benue People” – Adenisa
President Buhari’s speech at Benue State Government House, Makurdi Adesina arguing that Buhari has not failed Benue people: “Benue killings are in the realm of allegations” – Adesina Source: ChannelsTV, Nigeria
Read more →Herdsmen Terrorist Killed 24 Villagers In Benue State
Governor Samuel Ortom has demanded the arrest and prosecution of Fulani herdsmen who massacred 24 persons yesterday in an evening attack on Omusu village in Okpokwu local government area of Benue State. He made the call today during an on-the- spot assessment visit to the area to ascertain the level of destruction and provide immediate relief to the displaced. The […]
Read more →MUTUK Paid A Condolence Visit To Governor Ortom
The President of the Mutual Union of the Tiv in the United Kingdom (MUTUK), Mr Kuram Gwakyaa, together with MUTUK’s Secretary General, Mrs Gilliane Mbatomon Sasvari on Thursday 15th February paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Benue state Dr Samuel Ortom following the January 1st attack by the Fulani herdsmen that claimed 73 lives. They were accompanied by […]
Read more →Dear President Muhammadu Buhari
One fateful day I received numerous calls from home: “A u Fulani! A u fulani!! E ku pewa eh,” meaning, “The Fulanis! The Fulanis! They’ve come again!” It was Jan 17th last year, the herdsmen had attacked a neighbouring village and the villagers had run into our village for safety. The marauders took lives and left a trail of destruction […]
Read more →A Messy Anti-Open Grazing Law
The much anticipated award winning Benue anti-opening grazing law has hit a stumbling block as herders continue to graze openly and yell at will in the Benue Valley. The law, which was passed by the state House of Assembly and assented by Governor Samuel Ortom, was scheduled to take off in the state on November 1 has failed woefully as […]
Read more →Why I Paid Fulani Herdsmen N10m – Gov Ortom
What is your reaction to the call by Governor Wike for the declaration of State of Emergency in Benue State? It is laughable and unfortunate because if you talk about declaring state of emergency because of killings I am aware that there are more killings in Rivers than Benue State. Here we know the rules while in Rivers State there […]
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