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Amotekun intercepts truckload of herdsmen heading to Lagos, Ogun
A truckload of men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen was intercepted by officers of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun on Tuesday.
The truck, which was said to be…
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Cattle herders not permitted to bear AK-47 rifles in my state, says Obaseki
Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said he will not allow his state to be turned into a haven for kidnappers and killers masquerading as cattle herders.
Obaseki noted that there is no…
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Northern Governors call for end to open grazing
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF), has called for an end to open grazing, saying the current system of herding conducted mainly through open grazing by Fulani herdsmen, is no…
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El-Zakzaky’s wife never had COVID-19 — Prison
Zeenat El-Zakzaky, wife of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, never tested positive for COVID-19, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says.
Acting…
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13 cases of UK Covid-19 strain detected in Nigeria – PTF
The Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 has said Nigerians need to adhere to the non-pharmaceutical protocols now more than ever as the country has detected 13 cases of the United…
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I will not negotiate with bandits – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has vowed not to negotiate with bandits.
The governor’s comment comes a few days after popular Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, had…
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Group hails Buratai’s nomination as well deserved call for service
.... urges Senate, Nigerians to disown PDP
The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has welcomed the nomination of immediate past Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai…
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Orji Kalu secures court order halting retrial
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered a stay of proceedings in the N7.1 billion fraud case against former Abia State governor Senator Orji Kalu.
The ex-governor’s 12-year…
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Group lauds MDAs’ accountability, probity under PMB’s administration
The Coalition of Civil Rights Groups (CCRG) has rated ministries, parastatals and agencies under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration high on accountability, probity and…
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We’re flushing out herders who refused to register from Ondo — Amotekun commander
The Ondo State Government said it had not relented in its efforts to rid the forest reserves in the state of herdsmen.
Governor Akeredolu had, about two weeks ago, asked herders who…
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