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Fulani Group Claims ‘Fulani, Cattle Genocide In Plateau’
A group known as “Concerned Plateau Fulani Forum”, CPFF, has claimed that as much as Christians in the state keep talking about a Christian genocide, there is also Fulani and cattle genocide being carried out by those they refer to as native militias in different communities across the state.
National Coordinator of the group, Saleh Haruna, who made the claim in a statement issued in Jos on Saturday, said despite claims by Christians, especially, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo that Fulani militias and herdsmen have been killing Christians in the state for no reason, the number of Fulani people and their cows who have been killed far outweighs the number of Christians who have been killed mostly in “reprisal attacks.”
He noted that in various communities, especially in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Riyom, and Bassa LGAs, more than 3,000 Fulani people and over 10,000 cows have either been killed or stolen.
“Are these killings also not enough to say there has been Fulani and cow genocide in Plateau State?” Haruna asked rhetorically.
“Ordinarily, we would not have responded to Rev. Dachomo’s regular accusations against Fulani people of being the aggressors whenever there are attacks in Plateau communities but the way he has been going about it, releasing videos and making statements every day, we are also compelled to let the world know that there has also been several cases of Fulani genocide in the state.”
Haruna said that though it is against the culture of the Fulanis to count their dead and graves, they would not mind going against the culture to ask to dig up graves where their slain people were buried.
“Since the respected pastor has vowed to bring in the international community to show them mass graves where Christians were allegedly buried, we may also be forced to go against our culture and dig up our people who were also buried in mass graves,” Haruna said.
He also referenced a recent statement by controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi who claimed that Christians in the state bury empty caskets in mass graves to give a semblance of mass burial, Haruna said:
“Our revered Sheikh Ahmad Gumi did not mince words when he said Christians bury empty caskets in mass graves to deceive the world of Christian genocide and we believe him completely. Rev. Dachomo should be ready to dig up the graves and show us the corpses and we will also do the same.
“Fulani people have been at the receiving end of mass killings, especially in Bokkos, Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Bassa, by native militias, but these incidents are not being reported by the media in the state because most of them are run by Christians. But once a few Christians become victims in reprisal attacks by our people, the story becomes headline news with outrageous figures being bandied around.
“We have lost over 3,000 Fulani people, including men, women, and children, in the past 10 years. Is this not enough to tag it a Fulani genocide?” Haruna asked again.
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Ogun State Government Announces Pension, Gratuity Backlog Clearance Between 2012 and 2020
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of retirees.
The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media parley organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning.
Okubadejo explained that the backlog was linked to the Defined Benefits Scheme, under which retirees receive monthly pension payments, stressing that the present administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun has not defaulted on pension obligations since assuming office.
“Since the inception of this administration, we have not missed a single month of pension payment. What we inherited were arrears tied to the Defined Benefits Scheme,” he said.
According to him, annual pension payments rose from ₦6.7 billion in 2019 to ₦20 billion in 2025, with projections showing a possible increase to ₦40 billion by 2029.
He disclosed that the state had so far paid ₦23.3 billion in gratuities covering retirees from 2012 to 2020, alongside ₦32.8 billion in outstanding gratuities for local government retirees inherited by the administration.
Okubadejo added that between 2019 and July 2, 2025, the state disbursed ₦93.26 billion in pensions under the Defined Benefits Scheme and ₦94.78 billion to local government pensioners.
He assured that the remaining backlog would be cleared as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) continues to improve, noting that over 300 workers who retired in July 2025 are currently receiving six-month palliatives pending the completion of their pension documentation.
The commissioner also described the newly approved Additional Pension Benefits (APB) as the first of its kind in Nigeria, adding that amendments to the state’s pension law would be pursued to formally integrate the scheme.
On the state’s fiscal outlook, Okubadejo revealed that the 2026 budget increased from ₦1.054 trillion in 2025 to ₦1.668 trillion, while Ogun’s economy expanded from ₦3.5 trillion in 2019 to ₦18.96 trillion in 2026.
He added that IGR grew from ₦50 billion in 2019 to ₦240 billion in 2025, with projections of ₦512 billion this year.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Olaolu Olabimtan, said the 2026 budget reflects strong fiscal reforms, noting an 85 per cent budget execution rate in 2024 and sustained financial stability.
Other commissioners highlighted sectoral achievements, including massive road construction, increased healthcare funding, rail extension plans, education support programmes, and expanded housing projects across the state.
African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to focus on the country’s future and vote for a change in leadership.
Obi spoke at a meeting with Hausa/Fulani chiefs in Abuja on Wednesday.
“We have to talk about the future of our country. All of you know what is happening to our country today. That’s why we are campaigning that you vote out this government,” he said.
He described the situation in Nigeria as dire, citing insecurity, hunger and hardship.
“today we have insecurity across Nigeria. We have hunger across Nigeria. We are suffering across Nigeria. The only thing that is working in Nigeria today is bad news. Every morning you wake up is bad news,” Obi stated.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate said a new administration would prioritize social services.
“We’re urging you to vote for a change and bring a new Nigeria, where our children will be in school. Our hospitals will work,” he added.
Obi also questioned government spending priorities, particularly in the health sector.
“today, if you’re sick in Nigeria you’re praying to Almighty God because we’re now in a country where our president spends 360 billion to buy and refit his plane and spends 36 million in capital vote for the Ministry of Health. There’s nothing working,” he said.
He appealed to Nigerians to use their votes to usher in what he described as a “new Nigeria” focused on improving citizens’ welfare and restoring key public services.
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