Tag Archives: Farmer

A communal crisis is looming between Ilobu and Ifon-Orolu of Osun State after unknown gunmen killed a 28-year-old farmer identified as Sodiq Alamu, on a disputed land.      It was gathered that the Ilobu in the Irepodun local government area and Ifon of Orolu local government area of Osun …

An Akure Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a 24-year-old labourer, Sunday Clement in Olokuta Correctional Centre, for allegedly beheading a 30-year-old farmer, Taye Alatoye.   Clement, whose address was not provided, was arrested by men of Ondo State Police Command after he allegedly killed the victim on …

A farmer from Virginia has found himself going viral on social media with his debut single “Rich Men North Of Virginia,” and conservatives everywhere are loving it! ‘Rich Men North Of Virginia’ Don’t even remember the last time a new song hit me like this Be a shame if this …

A fish farmer identified as Moshood Suleiman has reportedly been beaten to death following a heated argument that ensued between him and a commercial motorcycle operator popularly called okada rider.    The incident occurred after the deceased said to be in his thirties, boarded an okada from Unity to Fate …

Gunmen suspected to be militias have killed a farmer in Rafin-Kada, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.      The victim farmer was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, June 5, 2023, while working on his farm.      A member of the community who gave his …

Jaggery making on a sugarcane farm in Mandla. Small-scale farmers in India are benefitting from a scheme where they are able to diversify their farms and get support through Farmer Producer Organisations. Credit: Rina Mukherji/IPS by Rina Mukherji (mandla, jhargram & ahmednagar, india) Friday, May 26, 2023 Inter Press Service MANDLA, …

Operatives of the Western Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps, Ekiti State Command, have arrested a 35-year-old Indian hemp farmer, Monday Reuben for illegal possession of firearms.   The corps also arrested a 21-year-old man, Joseph Akanbi Emmanuel, with suspected fresh bullet wound.   The State Commandant of Amotekun Corps, Brigadier …

Mahmud Bandits have killed a 38-year-old farmer identified as Mr. Namiji in Maro village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.    A community leader, Mr. Simon John, who confirmed the incident on Friday, February 10, 2023, said the bandits were riding on motorcycles, passing through a lonely part to …

Kidnappers have killed a 40-year-old cocoa farmer Akinola Akinnibinu in Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State over delayed ransom payment.   According to The Nation, the kidnappers killed Akinnibinu and and applied chemical on his corpse.    The body was discovered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, four days …

A farmer in Bayelsa state has taken to Twitter to express his sadness after his poultry business got overrun by the massive flood affecting the state and other parts of Nigeria. The farmer with the handle @IamElderson, posted videos showing dead chickens in his farm that has been flooded. He …