—Says open movement of cattle no longer sustainable—Begins ranching pilot in Plateau, plans rehabilitation of 417 grazing reserves By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Government on Tuesday said it has intensified efforts to end incessant clashes between farmers and herders, with plans to rehabilitate grazing reserves and establish modern ranching settlements in six areas […]

By Matthew Johnson ABUJA — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Turkish Zone, has urged the Senate to expand the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to cover eligible Nigerian students studying in accredited institutions outside the country. NANS made the call during an engagement with the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora […]

By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — The Southwest Security Stakeholders Group, SSSG, has urged President Bola Tinubu to expedite action on the establishment of state police following the passage of the proposed constitutional amendment by the National Assembly. The group made the call on Tuesday after an extraordinary meeting held at Oodua House, Ikeja, Lagos. The […]

—Says stronger Naira will cut food prices—-Calls for fast tracking of state police By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday, pressed the federal government yto sustain food import policies, fast-track state police, and accelerate a commercial restructuring of refineries, while pledging full support for striking aviation and hotel […]

— Warns against repeat of political violence in old Western Region By Steve Oko President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to ensure a level playing field in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, with political analyst, Dr Chris Akinfosile (FNISM), warning that any attempt to manipulate the poll could damage Nigeria’s democratic credibility. […]