Tag: MACBAN

“Buhari has failed us” – Miyetti Allah alleges

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A coalition of cattle breeders’ associations in Nigeria have accused President Muhammadu Buhari of failure to address their challenges, leaving them exposed to victimization with hundreds of their members killed and their cattle rustled. The coalition of pastoralists association is made up of members of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Tabital Pulaaku International, Nigeria chapter and Fulbe Global Dev. And Rights Initiatives (FGDRI). Members of the group raised the alarm over the upsurge of violence and what they called ethnic cleansing of pastoral communities in parts of…

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“People don’t rent houses to us anymore in Anambra” – Miyetti-Allah

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Members of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Anambra State have bemoaned the hostility towards its members in some parts of the south-eastern State. Leader of MACBAN in South-East, Gidado Siddiki, disclosed this to journalists after attending Governor Charles Soludo’s one-year Anniversary in office. The event which was held in Akwa, the state capital, had many dignitaries in attendance. Siddiki cited Anaku, Umueje, Omor, Igbakwu, Omasi, Umumbo, Umuerum and Ifite-Ogwari all in Ayamelum local government council of the areas of the state as places where MACBAN members…

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“Nasarawa killings a war crime; presidency, military’s silence unacceptable” – MACBAN

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The Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), has condemned the silence of the Federal Government and the military authorities on the deaths of pastoralists in Nasarawa State. Recall earlier reports that over 38 pastoralists were bombed to death in Rukubi village, of Doma local government area of the state last week. The incident had sparked outrage, but the authorities have been silent on it. In an issued statement yesterday, the MACBAN’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Nura Abdullahi, said the Benue State government should be held liable for the atrocious…

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“Investigate killing of pastoralists in Nasarawa”, MACBAN urges Human Rights Commission

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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has called on the National Human Rights Commission to investigate the killing of 27 pastoralists in an ‘airstrike’ in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State. The association’s National Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Abdullahi, made the call in an issued statement on Friday, in Abuja. Recall that the Nasarawa State, Police Command, on Thursday confirmed the alleged killing of 27 pastoralists in an ‘airstrike’ in Doma local government area of the State The MACBAN spokesperson, who said that the killings constitute…

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Buhari has abandoned us”, Miyetti Allah association cries out

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Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of abandoning the pastoralists in the country, expressing that his administration has done nothing for them in the last eight years. The president of the association, Baba-Othman Ngelzarma, who disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Abuja, stated that the State government and Federal Government’s budgetary provision for livestock is pitiful. According to him, “Buhari has abandoned the pastoralists. This is very clear; whether Buhari or his lieutenants believe this or not, the pastoralists have been abandoned by…

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2023 Election: Miyetti Allah hints on preferred presidential candidate

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Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) will announce its preferred presidential candidate before the 2023 election. The new President, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, gave the hint at the weekend in a chat with reporters in Abuja. Ngelzarma disclosed that he already presented the demands of the pastoralists to top flagbearers. The MACBAN leader, from Yobe State, said his administration would operate under the CORE agenda. “CORE means Consultation, Orientation, Reintegration and Empowerment. As part of the consultation, I met some presidential candidates. I presented our demands to Bola Tinubu…

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Banditry: “Fulani elders have lost control of its youths’ – Miyetti Allah

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The Fulani socio-cultural group, Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore (MACBAN), has observed that elders have lost grip over the youths. It noted that the decay in moral values was partly responsible for criminality like banditry and kidnapping. This was part of the resolutions reached at a 2-day Socio-Cultural Festival, with the theme: “The Future of Fulani Pastoralists in Nigeria.” which took place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. In the communique issued, “The dialogue observed that the Fulani elders have lost control of their youths, just like the Igbo elders earlier lost…

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Miyetti Allah threatens legal action against IPoB over alleged attacks on members, cattle

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The association of Fulani cattle breeders, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, (MACBAN), has accused the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra IPoB of attacking Fulani herdsmen in the Southeast and killing their cattle, vowing to institute legal actions against the secessionist group. Addressing newsmen yesterday, after an emergency meeting of the herders in Abuja, the MACBAN’s Secretary-General, Engr. Saleh Hassan, also challenged States to account for the money given to them to provide ranches for herdsmen. He said the group will institute legal actions against some of the states, especially Benue, who…

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Call for Buhari’s Resignation: Miyetti-Allah, SOKAPU lambasts Northern elders

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The Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), and Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) have tackled Prof. Ango Abdullahi-led Northern Elders Forum (NEF) for calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign without delay over the seemingly endless killings and kidnapping in the country, particularly in the North. Reacting separately, MACBAN said that the elders should rather proffer a solution to insecurity and advise the government on the way out than call for the resignation of the president. For SOKAPU, the position of the northern elders on Buhari was suspicious, pointing…

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Miyetti Allah President resigns with immediate effect

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The President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, (MACBAN), Muhammadu Kiruwa, has resigned his position in the association. He cited personal reasons for his action which took immediate effect. The association had confirmed Hussaini Bosso, the Vice-President I of MACBAN, as the Acting President of Miyetti Allah. The National Secretary said that the association confirmed Alhaji Jauro Gari, who was Vice President II, to act as acting Vice President I. “The National Executive Council of MACBAN accepted the resignation of its Kiruwa with immediate effect following the association’s emergency Executive…

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