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Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared that since former President Muhammadu Buhari left office and following his demise in 2025, the South-East region has not recorded any incident of Fulani herdsmen attacks.

Ohanaeze said the sudden and remarkable decline in the activities of suspected Fulani herdsmen militias in the South-East region is nothing short of a miracle, one that has provided conclusive evidence that these groups were, in all likelihood, a state-sponsored terrorist arm during the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, deployed with the sinister intent of destabilizing Southern Nigeria, particularly the South-East.

It stated that for over six long and harrowing years, these so-called Fulani herdsmen militias unleashed a reign of terror on the South-East, wantonly destroying farmlands and turning the fertile soil of the Igbo heartland into wastelands.

According to the pan-Igbo group, they occupied forests, using them as bases for their heinous acts, and callously sacked numerous villages, leaving behind a trail of destruction, grief, and displacement.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Chief Thompson Ohia, National Spokesperson, Ohanaeze stated that the human cost of this terror is incalculable, with over 2,960 innocent Igbos losing their lives and many more sustaining injuries.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo acknowledges the significant roles played by the Federal Government and the South-East governors in combating the security challenges that plagued the region.

“However, it cannot be ignored that the most decisive factor in ending this reign of terror was the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2025. Immediately after his passing, there was a perceptible and dramatic reduction in the activities of the Fulani herdsmen militia.

“This undeniable sequence of events has reaffirmed the long-held suspicions of the Igbo people that these militias were state-funded under Buhari’s watch.

“The ‘Fulanization Agenda’ promoted during Buhari’s tenure (2015–2023) was a clear manifestation of a partisan and divisive policy that eroded the trust and confidence of Ndigbo in the APC-led Federal Government.

“The Igbo people endured great suffering during this period, with their safety and livelihoods constantly under threat.

“Thankfully, the current APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken remarkable steps to restore the trust of the Igbo people.

“There has been a remarkable improvement in security across the region. The Igbo can now sleep more soundly at night, free from the constant fear of attack that had become a norm for far too long.

“President Tinubu’s administration has been instrumental in turning the once-dire infrastructure deficits of the South-East into a promising landscape of growth and accessibility.

“The improvement in road networks and other key infrastructure projects is a testament to his commitment to the region.

“As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates his 74th birthday anniversary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo would like to take this opportunity to extend heartfelt birthday wishes and express our deepest gratitude.”

The organisation noted that Ndigbo remains indebted to him for bringing about the much-needed transformation in the South-East, turning a region marred by insecurity and underdevelopment into a safe and prosperous environment.

It’s a miracle how Buhari’s death ended herdsmen crisis in South-East – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has said that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may influence the fortune of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.

Kwankwaso, who was NNPP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election and a former governor of Kano State, announced his resignation from the party on March 29, 2026.

Reacting, Ahmad said the move could have some impact on APC’s prospects in Kano, but noted that the situation remains manageable.

“Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s move to another party may affect our performance in Kano. However, it is something we can handle,” he said.

He added that the party can still secure victory if it remains united and organised.

Kwankwaso’s defection may affect APC in Kano – Bashir Ahmad

Governor Uba Sani and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared to settle their differences on Sunday during the burial of El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja.

The reconciliation took place at the National Mosque during the funeral prayer, where former minister Isa Ali Pantami intervened to mediate between the two leaders.

Speaking at the moment, Pantami urged both men to set aside their differences.
“Your Excellency, forgive one another,” he said.

After a brief discussion with them, Pantami announced that peace had been restored.
“They have forgiven each other,” he declared.

Uba Sani and El-Rufai, who once worked closely together in Kaduna, have been embroiled in a prolonged political dispute.

The rift deepened after El-Rufai left his former political platform and moved across parties in recent times.

Despite their differences, the burial brought together several political figures, including Nuhu Ribadu and Bola Tinubu, who joined others to sympathise with El-Rufai.

Hajiya Umma El-Rufai was laid to rest on Sunday, with the gathering also serving as a moment that reunited key political figures who had long been at odds.

Pantami brokers peace between Uba Sani, El-Rufai at mother’s burial

During these simultaneous ground movements, United Nigeria Airlines reported that “the taxiing aircraft manoeuvred in a manner that generated significant jet blast within the ramp area”.

Following a violent raid on Oke Ijebu Health Centre in Akure, Ondo State, nurses in the state have issued a warning to suspend night duties unless urgent security measures are put in place.

Felix Orobode, Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Ondo State, confirmed that armed men stormed the facility on Saturday night, assaulting staff, stealing valuables, and abducting several health workers.

According to Orobode, the assailants reportedly arrived in a bus, forcibly entered the health centre, and beat the on-duty staff. Conflicting reports initially suggested that some victims had been rescued, but further inquiries revealed that they were abandoned along Ondo Road.

“When we spoke with the affected staff, they confirmed being left near Olokuta Prison along Ondo Road. This account aligns with information from security operatives who indicated that the victims were not formally rescued but later found after being abandoned by the attackers,” Orobode said.

Describing the attack as a disturbing reflection of the state’s growing insecurity, Orobode stressed that the incident occurred in a central area of Akure, raising concerns about the vulnerability of public facilities.

“For such a brazen attack to take place in Oke Ijebu, the heart of Akure, highlights serious security challenges we are facing,” he said.

The union leader warned that if immediate interventions are not implemented, nurses across the state may boycott night shifts, potentially crippling healthcare delivery during critical overnight hours.

“We will not wait until more of our members are kidnapped or ransoms are demanded. If government fails to secure our health facilities, nurses will withdraw from night duty across Ondo State,” Orobode declared.

He further lamented the inadequate security arrangements at most health centres, noting that many rely on elderly, unarmed guards without proper training or equipment.

“You can see the security man here, elderly, unarmed, and without proper security training. This is the reality in most facilities,” he said.

Orobode emphasized that fear among healthcare workers could severely affect service delivery.

“If health workers are afraid for their lives, how can they perform effectively? Morale is already impacted,” he added.

Efforts are reportedly underway to address the situation. Orobode said discussions had been initiated with the state Commissioner for Health and the Akure South Local Government chairman, while the union’s executive council is expected to take a final decision on the proposed industrial action.

“The government must act now. The primary responsibility of any administration is to ensure the security of lives and property,” he added.

Ondo nurses threaten night duty withdrawal after armed raid in Akure