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BYM demands immediate halt to open grazing after herders allegedly destroyed 100 farmlands

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The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), has called on the Plateau State government to immediately halt open grazing in the state after herders allegedly destroyed over 100 farmlands in Jol community in Riyom Local Government Area.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the National President of BYM, Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, the association expressed outrage and condemnation over what it described as the calculated and complete destruction of over 100 irrigation farmlands within two days between 21st and 22nd April, 2026, by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Mwantiri said reports from the community confirmed that over 50 hectares of cultivated irrigation farmland along with a variety of thriving crops were intentionally invaded and grazed upon by Fulani herders who drove their cattle into the farms.

The BYM President stated that the willful destruction of the farmlands not only wiped out the primary source of livelihood for many families but also threatens food security and economic stability in that area and the state in general.

“While we acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of the Special Task Force (STF) in arresting 21 cows that returned to the area on Wednesday, we must state that arrest alone does not address the magnitude of destruction inflicted on the farming community,” he said.

He added that the seized cattle only represented a fraction of those involved and cannot compensate for even half of the losses suffered by the affected farmers.

Continuing, the BYM made sweeping demands.

“Immediate issuance of a directive or order halting grazing in Jol and its surrounding communities, including Kwi, Wereng, Rim, among others.

“Full compensation for all affected farmers whose crops and livelihoods have been destroyed.

“Enhanced security presence and enforcement measures to prevent a recurrence of such acts.

“We must clearly state that continued inaction or failure to address this issue decisively may further escalate tensions.”

He regretted that the community’s patience was being severely tested, and noted that though the association had been pleading with the community to exercise patience and not to take laws into their hands while advocating for lawful and peaceful resolution, the BYM cannot guarantee sustained calm if these injustices persist unchecked.

“The BYM stands firmly with the people of Jol and calls on all relevant authorities to act swiftly and decisively in the interest of justice, peace, and coexistence,” Mwantiri concluded.

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Trump shares video of Nigerian cleric Dachomo at mass burial for terrorist attack victims

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President Donald Trump on Saturday posted footage of Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Plateau State, conducting a mass burial for victims of a terrorist attack, while calling on the United Nations and the United States to stop the killing of Christians in Nigeria. 

Mr Trump posted the video on Truth Social without adding any text. 

In the video, Mr Dachomo, a cleric known for speaking out against alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria, is seen lamenting as he buries his church members killed in attacks in a mass grave. 

“Look at it today. Is there any Muslim here?” Mr Dachomo said, pointing to scores of corpses piled in a mass grave as he conducted the mass burial. 

Calling on the international community to stop the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria, Mr Dachomo said: “United Nations, I know you are watching me. American Senate, I know you are watching what I am doing here. Please tell Trump to save our lives in Nigeria. They are killing Christians in Nigeria. They are massacring Christians.” 

Mr Trump’s posting of the video comes a day after U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Manuki and his fighters in an airstrike. 

The government of Mr Trump had said that the execution of Mr Al-Manuki and his foot soldiers on Nigerian soil was a reminder that American forces will go after enemies of the country and those killing Christians around the world.

“So, for months, we hunted this top ISIS leader in Nigeria who was killing Christians, and we killed him — and his entire posse,” U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on X, praising American and Nigerian forces for the successful operation. 

He added, “Operations like last night’s demonstrate the exceptional lethality, patience and skill of U.S. forces, amplified alongside willing and capable partners, to address shared threats. This should serve as a reminder that we will hunt down those who wish to harm Americans or innocent Christians, wherever they are.” 

The killing of Mr Al-Manuki comes five months after Mr Trump ordered airstrikes against terrorists in their enclave in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, following a months-long campaign over alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria. 

Though the Nigerian government has repeatedly denied allegations of a Christian genocide in the country, it confirmed that it collaborated with U.S. forces to eliminate Mr Al-Manuki. 

Mr Trump had also redesignated Nigeria as a country of particular concern last year, warning of continued military action against terrorists in Africa’s most populous country. 



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The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush

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The vibes around the current AI boom aren’t great, even in the tech industry, according to a lengthy social media post from Menlo Ventures partner Deedy Das. 

Das described San Francisco as “pretty frenetic right now,” as “the divide in outcomes is the worst I’ve ever seen.”

Using a “back of the envelope AI calculation,” he projected that there are around 10,000 people — founders and employees at companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia — that have “hit retirement wealth of well above $20M,” while everyone else worries “they can work their well-paying (but

Plus, “layoffs are in full swing,” and “many software engineers feel that their life’s skill is no longer useful,” leading to confusion about the best career paths and “a deep malaise about work (and its future),” Das said. 

This prompted some eye-rolling on X, with entrepreneur Deva Hazarika arguing that “most of the people in this post” are “incredibly fortunate and can simply make a choice to be happy.”

Another user suggested it’s “pretty damn novel & also kinda nasty” that in the current cycle, “the same technology is both the lottery ticket & the thing eating your fallback.”

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