Tag: Farmers
COCOA-CRAZY: “Gains, Crime, Newer Opportunities,…” – How the ‘dollar rate’ is driving young Nigerians to farms
Cocoa-crazy is more than just a word; it's a way of life. Many young people have entered the…
One year after, Enugu farmers say they are yet to see the impacts of anti open grazing law
On September 2, 2021, the Enugu state government passed into law anti opening grazing bill. The bill, which…
Compensate herders/farmers crisis victims – NEC tells States
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday asked the state governments to compensate victims of farmers/herders crises, who…
Farmers/herders crisis: Group cautions Ortom over constant attacks on President Buhari
Some middle-belt leaders have denounced Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State over his persistent attacks on President Muhammadu…
One missing, two dead as armed herders attack Amotekun operatives in Ondo
Armed herdsmen and operatives of the Ondo State Security Network also known as Amotekun reportedly engaged in bloody…
JUST IN: Court orders Shell to compensate Niger-Delta communities over oil spillage
The Appeal Court at the Hague in the Netherlands has ordered Royal Dutch Shell to pay commensurate compensation…
Zabarmari Massacre: Farmers wants govt to compensate families of slain colleagues
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on the Nigerian government to compensate the families of…
Killings: Nigeria May Face Severe Food Crisis As Farmers “Abandon” Harvest
Agricultural instability has been threatened by the tragic murder of over 43 farmers in Borno State by suspected…
UN condemns killing of farmers in Borno, says most violent direct attack against civilians in 2020
The killing of more than 40 farmers have been condemned by the United Nations in Borno state. Recall…
Fulani herdsmen attack Nasarawa community, kill two farmers
Two farmers have been killed after armed gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked residents of Kardoroko community…
Farmers sends strong message to FG as garri scarcity looms
The Secretary, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State chapter, Abimbola Fagoyinbo-Francis, has called on the federal…
Farmers threaten self-help as herdsmen unleash mayhem in Oyo community
Farmers in Ikoyi-Ile, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have threatened to resort to self-help if security…