ABUJA—Federal Government, yesterday, said it would not force anybody or state governments to surrender grazing land for Fulani cattle rearers in any part of the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chief Audu Ogbe, disclosed this at the 9th National Development Summit of Traditional Rulers in Abuja. He said rather than approve crazing reserves, government had concluded plans to establish ranches across the country and was also encouraging farmers to do same in their localities.

Mrs. Gift Ocholugha, a petty trader in Ijanikin area of Lagos State, has expressed fear over the fate of her husband, whom she said left home three weeks ago after receiving a telephone call from an unknown person.

A policeman attached to the Building Material Task Force of Nsukka Local Government Area in Enugu State was reportedly killed, Wednesday, by a mob for allegedly killing a motorcyclist.

Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, who was abducted last week in his Ikorodu branch has been rescued in Ikorodu area of Lagos, weekend.

It was fun galore yesterday at the indoor hall of the National Stadium, Surelere, where pupils from Government and private schools in Lagos lightened up the venue with heart-thrilling performances.

FEAR and uncertainty still haunt Igbolomu and Ishawo communities located in Ikorodu border areas of Lagos and Ogun states, no thanks to continued attacks by gunmen suspected to be Ijaw militants which have led to the maiming and killing of residents.

Apart from being the best player in Africa, Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has become the first African player to top the ranking list of players in the Commonwealth.

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Oluranti Adebule and Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District 1, Agege, Dr. Yinka Ayandele, have asked teachers to rededicate themselves to improving the state of education in the country. Also, the chairman, State House of Assembly’s Committee on Finance, Mr. Yinka Ogundimu, on Wednesday, said a viable education sector will help reduce the crime rate, saying “we will be spending less money in fighting crime in the state.”

As the anti-graft war intensifies, National Legal Adviser of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Muiz Banire, has asked the Federal Government to take the anti-graft war to schools. Banire made the appeal at a special Iftar, the breaking of fast with the children of Bab-Es-Salam Orphanage, Ikeja, which also had in attendance, Hajiya Sekinah Lawal, Chairperson of National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Lagos chapter.