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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has reportedly appealed to the Fulani community in Kaduna against carrying out a reprisal following the alleged attack on Kajuru village in the state that led to the killing of about 66 people . The association also commended Governor Nasir el-Rufai over the way he handled the attack on the community. The women leader of MACBAN, Hajiya Khadijah Ardido, was quoted by Vanguard as lamenting that some people tried to dismiss the grievous issue of killing of women and children. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda “As I speak to you, some of the injured victims are still in the hospital. It is painful that Fulani are being killed not only in Kaduna state but in several other parts of the country and little or nothing is being done about it. “The government must rise to this challenge and stop all forms of unwarranted killings. There must be respect for human lives. ...

- Olusegun Osoba, a former governor of Ogun state, has urged members of APC in the state to vote for Governor Ibikunle Amosun to achieve his senatorial ambition on Saturday, February 23 - Some thugs believed to be Amosun's supporters had pelted leaders of the party with stones during the party's presidential campaign in the state - Osoba, however, told the party’s supporters to leave vengeance to God and vote for all APC candidates Olusegun Osoba, former Ogun state governor, has pleaded with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to put behind them the attack on the party’s campaign rally in Abeokuta, the state capital, and ensure victory for its candidates, including Governor Ibikunle Amosun. The Nation reports that some suspected political thugs believed to have been hired by loyalists of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate and the governor attacked the APC campaign rally in Abeokuta, pelting stones at dignitaries. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrad...

- Election observers are still in Nigeria despite INEC's postponement of the poll by one week - According to the Election Observation Mission, its full core team is still in Abuja - The missions also said that they would continue to closely observe preparations across the country The European Union said on Monday, February 18, none of its Election Observation Missions in Nigeria had left the country in spite of the postponement of the elections. The press officer, EU Election Observation Mission, Sarah Fradgley, said this in a message to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Fradgley said that all the EU Election Observation Missions were on ground to observe the presidential and National Assembly as well as the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections shifted to February 23 and March 9, respectively. “The EU Election Observation Mission still has its full core team in Abuja and its 40 long-term observers across the country,” she said. READ ALSO: Nigerian A...

- Chief Onu Nweze, the Ebonyi south senatorial zone of the APC has accused Governoe Dave Umahi of trying to silence opposition in the state - The APC candidate said was attacked by thugs he believed were under the beck and call of the governor - Nweze said governor Umahi invaded his hometown on February 16 with the mission to terminate his life Chief Onu Nweze, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ebonyi south senatorial zone, has accused Governor Dave Umahi of stifling the opposition in the state. Nweze made the accusation in Enugu state and alleged that some thugs suspected to be hirelings of Governor Umahi assaulted him and caused him grievous body harm. READ ALSO: Nigerian Army reacts to Buhari's statement on dealing with ballot box snatchers He alleged that Umahi had on Saturday, February 16, stormed his Uburu country home in Ohaozara local government area of the state with a long motorcade and thugs ostensibly to kill him. He said: “It all happened around...

- Maurizio Sarri in trouble as Chelsea fans says he doesn't know what he is doing - The Blues were dumped out of the FA Cup on Monday, February 18, after losing 2-0 to Man United - The supporters after the defeat turn on their manager saying the club should re-hire Mourinho Chelsea fans are furious with coach Maurizio Sarri following their ouster from the FA Cup at the fifth round stage on Monday night. The Blues suffered 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge with Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba scoring a goal each after regulation period. Though, Sarri's men started the match so much promises but Herrera's 31st minute goal punctured all their aspirations in the game. READ ALSO: Miralem Pjanic hints at a possible plot to join Manchester United this summer SunSport however reports that the club's supporters have expressed their displeasure towards the manager - saying " you don't know what you're doing ". Meanwhile, the Red Devils f...