Category : Search result: Farmers Kidnapping


Farmers Urge FG to Subsidise Solar-Powered Irrigation

A new study reveals over 99% of Kebbi farmers know solar irrigation, but under 30% use it due to high costs. Farmers are begging for government subsidies to boost food security and year-round farming.

Doctor Freed After N50m Ransom Paid in Edo

Dr. Ibrahim Tahir regains freedom after his family paid a N50 million ransom to kidnappers in Auchi, Edo State. Tragically, his younger brother was killed during the abduction.

APC Chieftain Freed After 39 Days in Captivity

Wale Oriade, an Oyo APC chieftain, shares his harrowing 39-day kidnap ordeal. He was abducted in Ibadan, blindfolded, and driven around. Read his full story and plea for forgiveness.

Kaduna Farmers Seek FG Help Over N10.16bn Loss

Over 2,143 Kaduna grain farmers appeal to the Federal Government for subsidised inputs after a devastating N10.16 billion loss in 2025. Read their urgent plea to avert a food security crisis.

Veteran Photographer Kidnapped in Kaduna Raid

Gunmen abducted retired AIT photojournalist Malam Umar Usman Iyale from his Kaduna home. The attack has reignited fears in Danhonu II, a community repeatedly targeted by kidnappers. Police have launched a rescue operation.

Kidnappers kill victim, hold doctor brother in Edo

Gunmen have killed Abu Momoh after abducting him and his brother, Dr. Ibrahim Momoh, in Auchi. The family confirms the tragic death as the kidnappers continue to hold the medical doctor. Read the full report.

Father stops kidnapper with knife at Walmart

A brave father fought off a man armed with a knife who tried to kidnap his child from a stroller at a Walmart in Oregon. The suspect was later arrested. Read the full story.

Hippos Kill 3, Destroy N180m Crops in Gombe

Farmers in Hinna, Gombe, plead for help as hippopotamus attacks claim lives and destroy farmlands worth over N180 million. Urgent government intervention needed.

Troops Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Kogi Forest

Nigerian Army troops have rescued five abducted victims and discovered decomposing bodies during a clearance operation in Kogi State. Get the latest details on the ongoing anti-kidnapping mission.

Farmers Chart Path to Agric Success in 2026

Nigerian farmers outline critical demands for 2026: land titles, modern tech, processing facilities & good roads to boost food security and slash inflation. Read their full agenda.

Modern Veterinary Hospital Project Begins in Taraba

Livestock farmers in Taraba State celebrate as land is handed over for a new veterinary hospital in Jalingo. The L-PRES and World Bank project aims to boost animal health and farming resilience.

Farmers: Cashew Export Ban Could Worsen Poverty

Nigerian cashew farmers urge the government to drop the proposed export ban, warning it will cripple the non-oil sector and increase poverty. They call for local processing plants instead.

Poultry Farmers Face Low Patronage Despite Price Cuts

Nigerian poultry farmers are in distress as low purchasing power leads to unsold chickens during the festive season, despite significant price reductions. Discover the economic factors behind this market paradox.

EDEN Group Unveils EDNI to Boost Agriculture and Health

Eden Moringa Group launches EDNI Limited, an agricultural platform to support farmers, improve rural incomes, and expand access to health products in Nigeria. Discover how this initiative tackles economic hardship.

Lula to EU: Show courage, sign Mercosur trade deal

Brazil's President Lula da Silva calls on the European Union to finalize the long-delayed Mercosur trade pact, aiming to create the world's largest free trade zone. Read the latest updates.

Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers

Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.

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