Tag: Farmer

  • Jigawa Farmers Pray for Rain, End Three-Day Fast as Dry Spell Threatens Crops

    Jigawa Farmers Pray for Rain, End Three-Day Fast as Dry Spell Threatens Crops

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    By Paul Joseph Farmers and residents of Basirka community in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State have ended a three-day fasting and special prayer for rainfall as a prolonged dry spell threatens maize, millet and other crops across the community. The three-day exercise, which began on Saturday and ended on Monday, was held at…

  • Farmer Cleared of Terrorism Allegations Released by DSS, Gets N3m Support

    Farmer Cleared of Terrorism Allegations Released by DSS, Gets N3m Support

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    By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji The release of Nura Idris, a Kaduna farmer previously detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged links to Boko Haram, has reignited public debate on due process, prolonged detention and the protection of constitutional rights in Nigeria. Idris was reportedly arrested in Suleja, Niger State, in 2024 on…

  • Nine Farmers Slaughtered in Zamfara Fresh Attack

    Nine Farmers Slaughtered in Zamfara Fresh Attack

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester The killing of nine farmers in Gidan Danjumma community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State is another painful reminder that insecurity continues to threaten Nigeria’s food security and rural economy. According to accounts from residents and community sources cited by media reports, the victims were attacked by suspected…