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The Ahmadu Bello University sculpture garden is located at the faculty of environmental design in the main campus. It is were students of the Department of Fine Arts specializing in sculpture place their project and thesis. You can't deny they are wonderful work of art. The sculpture garden is a place where everyone goes to. people read there because of its cool and quite environment. Love birds also go there. It is also a smokers heaven. Back then it hosts the weekly Rap battles every Friday night ( Every rapper in ABU most have battled there at least once). Rumour has it at night other things you all know happen there ( WINKS). You can't say you are an ABUsite and you've not been to the Sculpture before. Anytime you visit ABU sculpture garden is a place you have to check out.

may God punish this govenment. They havent created any job. no power supply, the price of dollars is 230. and you increase thé price of pms.

Flexherbal:
I don't understand you?
Are you saying there is nothing the government can do about it?

Government very important role to play. But it should be carefull and tactical in its approach. Using the armed forces should not be thé only option.

orisa37:
The issue is simple. You build a house for your living. You put conveniences there. And without your permission someone with a Dog gain entrance into your house and started abusing those facilities and conveniences therein. There must be law to control this lackadaisical trespass. It's not civilized at all. Secondly, you said the Fulanis played the whole part in the 19th century Revival of Islam in Nigeria, is that why without reason or thought for Christians and Traditions, they now in the 21st century want to islamise Nigeria by force? Nigerian Fulanis must be wiped for atrocities committed so far and so foolishly. Whoever is sponsoring this current Jihadist movement in Nigeria, however highly positioned, must be fished out and tried for Sedition and Felony..

Fulanis are not trying to islamize Nigeria. the artcle expains their historical background. It even tried to explain how hausas are différent from the fulani. Read in between the line. Their actions are unacceptable. As we all know this is not à religions or ethinic Killing. it's à farmer-heardsmen crises.

After a spate of deadly attacks in Nigeria this year blamed on ethnic Fulani cattle herders, the president has ordered a military crackdown on the group.
But the issue is not new - clashes between different groups of Fulani herders and farmers have killed thousands of people in Nigeria over the past two decades.
In 2014, more than 1,200 people lost their lives, according to the most recent Global Terrorism Index . This made the Fulanis the world's fourth deadliest militant group, the report said.
February's massacre of some 300 people in central Benue state and last month's raid in southern Enugu state, where more than 40 were killed, caused outrage across Nigeria. Properties were destroyed and thousands of people forced to flee their homes.
This led to growing anti-Fulani sentiment in some parts of the country with the hashtag #fulaniherdsmen trending on social media.
President Muhammadu Buhari, himself a Fulani, has responded to the public outcry and ordered the security forces to crack down on the cattle raiders.
But the issue is much more complicated than this.
Who are the Fulanis?
They are believed to be the largest semi-nomadic group in the world and are found across West and Central Africa - from Senegal to the Central African Republic
In Nigeria, some continue to live as semi-nomadic herders, while other have moved to cities
Unlike the more integrated city dwellers, the nomadic groups spend most of their lives in the bush and are the ones largely involved in these clashes
They herd their animals across vast areas, frequently clashing with farming communities
They are often linked with another group, the Hausas, having lived together for a very long time. Some refer to the Hausa-Fulanis but they are different groups
The Fulanis played a key role in 19th Century revival of Islam in Nigeria
What is the fighting about?
Disagreements over the use of essential resources such as farmland, grazing areas and water between herders and local farmers are said to be the major source of the fighting.
Fulani herders can travel hundreds of miles in large numbers with their cattle in search of pasture. They are often armed with weapons to protect their livestock.
They frequently clash with farmers who consistently accuse them of damaging their crops and failing to control their animals.
The Fulanis respond that they are being attacked by gangs from farming communities who try to steal their cattle and they are just defending themselves.
The clashes used to be confined to Nigeria's central region, with the mainly Christian Berom farming community in Plateau state engaging in tit-for-tat killings with Muslim nomadic herders.
But the continued effect of climate change on grazing lands has pushed the Fulani herdsmen further forward south in search of grass and water.
This has widened the scope of the conflict with deadly incidents being increasingly reported in southern parts of the country, raising fears that the violence could threaten the fragile unity that exists among Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups.
Why is the conflict so vicious and complicated? Apart from clashes with farmers, there have been allegations that some Fulanis have been involved in armed robbery, rape and communal violence especially in central and northern part of the country. Similar accusations have also been made against them in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Their association with the Hausa ethnic group and their nomadic nature has also made them vulnerable to attack, and they have been caught up in ethnic clashes not of their making.
Much of the violence in central Nigeria dates back to the 2002 and 2004 clashes in the Yelwa-Shendam area of Plateau state in which thousands lost their lives.
This saw ethnic, political, economic and religious tensions overlap and the consequences are still seen with deep distrust between mainly Muslim Fulani herders and mostly Christian farming communities, who see the Hausa-Fulanis as outsiders trying to take their land.
The Fulanis are also sometimes attacked and have their animals stolen by bandits, prompting brutal reprisals. This is not unique to central Nigeria but the country as a whole.
Police recently announced the arrest of several suspected Fulani militants armed with "dangerous weapons" outside the capital, Abuja. The men say they were on their way to recover their stolen cattle.
Fulani associations have consistently denied any links to militants, saying they are being blamed for crimes committed by others.
"It is not fair to blame us for every incident because in most cases we are the victims," Sa'idu Baso, a senior Fulani leader in eastern Nigeria, told the BBC.
"Nigerian authorities need to do more to protect our people and their cattle," he added.
Where do the weapons come from? The deadly nature of the violence has left many people wondering about the source of the arms being used to carry out the atrocities.
The most common weapon used in these types of conflict is the AK47 assault rifle, Abubakar Tsav, a former federal police commissioner, told the BBC.
He says that the conflict in Libya and Mali has increased the proliferation of small and large arms into the country because Nigeria's porous borders are uncontrollable.
"Some people are exchanging stolen crude oil for arms and these are being easily shipped through our sea ports."
Another theory being suggested is that the herders get their weapons from black markets across West and Central Africa, because they live in the bush and travel throughout the region.
How serious is the conflict?
The conflict has cost Africa's largest economy more than $14bn (£10bn) in the three years to 2015, according to the UK-based humanitarian organisation, Mercy Corps .
It has "impeded market development and economic growth by destroying productive assets, preventing trade, deterring investment, and eroding trust between markets actors," it added in a report last July.
The recent upsurge also represents a fresh security challenge for a country already stretched by the seven-year Boko Haram insurgency in its north-eastern region.
Unlike that crisis which is concentrated on a fraction of the country, this conflict is occurring in almost every part of Africa's most populous nation.
The UN says it is worried by the " complete impunity enjoyed so far by perpetrators of previous attacks", and called on the government to do more to protect its citizens.
Reports in the local media say MPs are working on a law that will establish grazing areas across the country to douse the tension between the rival groups.
But the move has proved unpopular with many, especially in the south.
"The Fulani herdsman is running a business with his cows, why should we have to give up our lands for his interests," one man said on Twitter .
However, it is difficult to generalise anything related to the Fulanis because in most cases, these nomadic herdsmen don't even know each other and carry out their activities independently.
There is certainly no evidence that Fulani have a single political goal.
So in many ways it is inaccurate to describe them as a single militant group.
This makes it difficult for the authorities to come up with any sustainable plan to end the crisis.

Source:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36139388

PhD my foot. This guy is à Prof. If he really has a PhD hé would have dewartered thé trench before puting his head in thé pool of ester. but Kudos to him. Any way na way. man must chop

Finally one of my stores have made front page.

This is à photo of medical students currently writing exams.
guys imagine if you were always writing exams like this through out you school days. As for me this formation na die. Kudos to these medical student. Good luck in your exams

we are tired of this your stories. Our daily lives in zaria is better without your group. No more harassment and intimidation. we are sad that lives were lost but thank God and the Nigerian Army for liberating Us.

good points raised by the OP but he should know that Kaduna-Abuja road is one of the best in Nigeria. It is regularly maintained. Its a dual carriageway. infact ask those who ply that road over spending and reckless driving that kills people on that road.

so Fayose hand been cured of his running mouth. is it wrong for PMB after visiting Saudi Arabia to perform lesser hajj. just because he was with Muslim 5 gov. PMB has always travelled with govs anywhere he goes. Fayose is a fool and a disgrace to the yoruba nation.
Am ashamed he is a Yoruba man. what will anyone gain from islamizing Nigeria. somebody should ask him what he means by "islamise". it didn't even exist. Somebody should talk this man we are in 2016 election is still a long way.

earlier this week the same PDP wailers on Nairaland were calling him a boko harm sponsor when old picture emerged with him as some APC chieftains that he has returned to the APC. now the same wailers are defending him. PDP supporters have no brains at all.

most of the universities that were affected are in the north so ideally the vice chancellors would be from there. He can't appoint an Igbo Vice chancellors for Universities in the north. People shouldn't be sentimental look at the list carefully the location of every university was considered in the appointments. let's not deceive our self Federal character has never been considered in appointment of Vice chancellors in this country. The best way would have been for council of the universities to appoint their VC's. Zaria has over 50 professors but their son have not been appointed VC in the past it's been people Kano and katsina. currently the VC and Deputy VC are from Kano no one is complaining. there is no northern agender here it's just common sense.

this is a fraud. Don't be deceived na ordinary BP (blood pressure) the guy go check for the specialist hospital. If head ache catch am na UK or US.

these contracts were awarded under Good luck Jonathan's administration. Contractors were also mobilised under him. Bulgari hasn't awarded any contract yet. The wailers would say we are blaming Jonathan again. am sure he was drunk when he signed the contract. he couldn't even complete these roads for his people in the south south and them don chop the money finish. I wonder why the are still supporting PDP. I don't blame David mark he has his people under his armpit. May God punish all those people who embezzled our money.

these contracts were awarded under Good luck Jonathan's administration. Contractors were also mobilised under him. Bulgari hasn't awarded any contract yet. The wailers would say we ate blaming Jonathan again. am sure he was drunk when he signed the contract. he couldn't even complete these roads for his people in the south south and them don chop the money finish. I wonder why the are still supporting PDP. I don't blame David mark he has his people under his armpit. May God punish all those people who embezzled our money.

His royal Highness the emir of Kano visited Zaria on Friday for the 38 convocation ceremony. He payed a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau Alhaji Sheri Idris. see pictures below

After postponing the date on several occasion. The management of Ahmadu Bello University have announced the date of its 38th convocation ceremony slated for 29th and 30th January 2015. it's for student who graduated during the 13/14 and 14/15 academic session. see bulletin below for details.

Jonathan should speak up. I think the present government is trying to protect him because he honourably handed over to them. I don't want to believe goodluck is as dull as people say. Let's clear this arms deal ish and move forward. let our prosecutors gather facts before arresting anyone. Nigerian prosecutors are the worse in the world they would arrest before finding facts instead of the other way round. Am sick and tired of this DasukiGate. I wouldn't be surprised if everyone it set free at the end of the day. Am tired of this News paper trials. someone pls tell this government to show a judge in a court room how they transfered and exchanged the fund and not newspapers.

I didn't see PDP on the list. All this money Dasuki shared no reach my side. there is God o.

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I was queuing for fuel while this morning in Zaria kaduna state when I noticed the keke in font of me was taking almost over 20 minutes to get filled. I went there to check what was going on. to my surprise it had already consumed over 27k fuel @ 86 naira. since gallons are not allowed, this black maker boys selling on the street have invented a monster keke. You can never be wiser than a Nigerian criminal. Naija I hail o

this Shi'ites have just hit rock bottom with their propaganda. so this people can lie. I live in gyallesu and I can tell you nobody has accused this soldiers of rape. this soldiers were so professional that they didn't kill any resident. they didn't destroy any ones house except alzakzazy houses. they are civil in their dealings and they don't harras anyone. we were all there when the fighting was going on and I tell you this soldiers didn't even have time to rape anyone because there was no time to do all that. I must tell you that the way the army conducted the operation you will know that their aim was to arrest their leader when they did that the operation ended. with this kind of cheap lies I don't think this shiites folks will make heaven.

foolish wailers have come up with this nonsense. How can Iran warn Nigeria. they must be crazy. is Elzakzaky an iranian citizen. the Nigerian Government will never kill alzakzaky. go and look at the massacre in maiduguri before bokoharam started under PDP regime. the even killed their leader in cold blood after being arrested. at that time there was no conspiracy between Iran and Nigeria since muhammed yusuf is not shia. who no nothing about shia sunni dynamics untill late last year come up and write nonsense because they have a phone and data plan. You should be proud that the Nigerian to allowing it self to succumb to any external treat. Are Iran saints. do a research on how many activist are in prison in Iran. How many people are taking asylum in other countries because of how life is difficult for them in Iran. the west and Europe just lifted sanctions on them. their economy is on the brink. Let the Nigerian Government me fair and honest in its investigation and let see the outcome. No country can treated us even the United states or Russia.

waste of time. foolish people signing petition by Lawyer to criminals and thieves. useless online petition to remove a democratically elected president of over 170 million people. Am sure they are group of drunkards. some People should get this in to Their thick skull it's better for all of us if buhari succeeds , than fail. pests work together, put sentiments and personal intrest aside and pray Nigeria gets better. Let me borrow this work " End time Petition". Am diapponted with the moderator for taking this Sh*t to front page.

FFK is a big fool people like him were the reason why Jonathan lost the election. if the US put an embargo on Nigeria. why not go to Russia. Am sure they would be happy to sell. carrying millions of dollars in to south Africa without the knowledge of the SA government is criminal. FFK should keep quite. he is so irrelevant he should get a job.