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The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum continues to document and advance regional policy discussions and leadership initiatives across Nigeria.

Leaders from the Southern and Middle Belt regions have firmly opposed the federal government's proposed livestock policy, demanding transparency and warning against imposing the scheme on local communities.

A conflict has erupted between Minister Nyesom Wike and Northern youths regarding Cardinal John Onaiyekan's recent comments on hardship, with the Middle Belt Forum backing Onaiyekan and urging President Tinubu to address public concerns. Peter Obi has also defended Cardinal Onaiyekan, accusing the Presidency of attacking truth and highlighting that other religious organizations share similar concerns about national issues.

Leaders from Nigeria's Southern and Middle Belt regions are advocating for true federalism and effective state policing by insisting that governors must have full control over state Commissioners of Police.

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has predicted a mixed weather pattern for Friday, including light morning rain along the coast, mist over the middle belt, and widespread thunderstorms by afternoon.

Southern and Middle Belt leaders in Nigeria have rejected the proposed power shift to the North for the 2027 presidency, insisting that the presidency must remain in the South to ensure national stability.

Stakeholders and victims at a town hall meeting in Jos, Nigeria, have called for urgent and coordinated action to end the cycle of killings in the Middle Belt region. They emphasized the need for justice and protection for affected communities.

An opinion piece by Rotimi Fasan discusses the persistent issues of politics, terror, and insecurity in Nigeria's Middle Belt, noting that new reports of similar incidents are often treated as mere information.

Leaders under the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for equity, stability, and…

The Middle Belt Forum has issued a warning about imminent militia attacks in Taraba and Southern Kaduna, citing intelligence reports of impending assaults by suspected militias.

Security experts and various Nigerian groups, including Northern groups, the Middle Belt Forum, and Ijaw Leaders, assert that the Nigerian government lacks the political will to effectively combat terrorism, suggesting that powerful individuals are behind its persistence and urging a sustained crackdown on sponsors.

Middle belt’s first major $2.5m dialysis centre takes off in Sunyani  Graphic Online

Political figures from Southern and Middle Belt regions have formally opposed the federal government's proposed livestock management scheme, citing implementation concerns.

This collection focuses on reporting regarding security, agriculture, and intercommunal relations in Nigeria's Middle Belt region.

The Middle Belt Forum has expressed support for Cardinal Onaiyekan and Catholic bishops regarding their economic warnings, stating that their comments accurately reflect the daily realities faced by Nigerians. This comes amidst a broader debate following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) concerning the role of religious leaders in economic governance.

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on President Bola Tinubu's administration to intensify efforts to rescue all Nigerian citizens, including abducted schoolchildren, still held captive by terrorists.

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) and Northern elders are urging President Tinubu to declare a national security emergency and establish special terrorism courts. They emphasize that Nigeria is 'bleeding' and requires urgent action.

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has reiterated its unwavering position that the 2027 Nigerian Presidency should be zoned to the South. The forum emphasized that its stance on this matter remains unchanged.

The Ghanaian government has initiated steps to repeal the laws establishing the Middle Belt Development Authority and the Coastal Development Authority, as announced by the Minister for Local Government.

US Congressman Riley Moore advocates for the establishment of state police in Nigeria to combat worsening insecurity and protect citizens, particularly in the Middle Belt region.

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, including groups like Afenifere and Ohanaeze, has called on political parties to zone their 2027 presidential ticket to a candidate from the southern region.

The Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has inaugurated 28 advisory boards for health training institutions across Ghana’s middle belt, in a move aimed at improving the quality of…

The vegetable and edible oil sub-sector, which is critical to the Federal Government’s food security programmes, is under severe strain from the unchecked influx of imported and smuggled products. Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast oil-palm belts across the South and expansive soya bean farms in the Middle Belt. We should not be dependent on […] The post Strengthening our domestic edible oils market appeared first on Vanguard News.

Leaders from southern and middle belt regions have rejected the federal government's proposed ranching plan, citing fears of land grabbing and the takeover of ancestral lands amid the ongoing farmers-herders crisis.

The Middle Belt Forum has rejected land allocation for cattle ranching, urging NASS members to summon the livestock development minister and calling for legal action against alleged unlawful land acquisition.

The United States has condemned the recent attack in Kaduna and urged the Nigerian federal government to take action to end the violence in the Middle Belt region. Representative Moore also called for an end to the ongoing conflict.

Dr. Kingsley Agyeman, an MP and member of Parliament’s Health Committee, has raised concerns about Ghana’s readiness to respond to potential outbreaks of Ebola and other infectious diseases, particularly in the middle belt and northern sector due to non-operational health facilities.

Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, announced plans for Kumasi to become a major industrial energy hub, aiming to generate over 1,000 megawatts of power in the middle belt.

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has expressed outrage over recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, calling for an end to the serial massacre of Christians in the region.

Leaders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria's Middle Belt region are advocating for a Southern presidency in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

A Middle Belt coalition in Nigeria insists that the presidency must be zoned to Southern Nigeria in 2027, declaring the demand non-negotiable for national cohesion.

The New Nigeria Integrity Movement (NMIM), Middle Belt Zone, has urged former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to consider returning to national leadership in the 2027 general election.

Members of Parliament from Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Middle Belt publicly endorsed Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as their preferred running mate for the 2028 elections.