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Only my Govt has implemented a solution to Herder-Farmer conflicts – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration is the first in Nigerian history to put a stop to the long-running herder/farmer clashes, which have been made worse by desertification and population expansion. In a letter to Bloomberg, Buhari said the National Livestock Transformation Plan, which places ranching at its core, is the only way to eliminate the resource competition at the heart of the conflicts He claims that where ranches have been established, governors from some specific states have tried to play politics, but where they have, disagreements have significantly decreased.
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Mine is the only government that has implemented solutions to farmers-herders conflict – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that only his government has implemented the solution to decades-long herder/farmer conflicts, exacerbated by desertification and demographic growth. In an interview with Bloomberg, the President said the National Livestock Transformation Plan, putting ranching at its core, is the only way to deplete the competition for resources at the core of the clashes. Buhari however alleged that Governors from some individual states have sought to play politics where ranches have been established; even though disputes have dramatically reduced. On war against terror, President Buhari said that in 2015, Boko Haram held a territory the size of Belgium within…
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Pope Francis is helped to his feet at weekly audience, days after speculation that he plans to resign (photos)
Pope Francis was helped to his feet during his weekly audience as speculations continue to grow that he may resign. Rumours that the 85-year-old, who has been the pope for nine years, may resign began after he postponed a trip to Africa and announced an unusual meeting of cardinals. At his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, June 22, the Argentine spoke about how old age is ‘a time to find strength in frailty’ and encouraged the elderly to embrace their frailty and helplessness. The pope appeared to be in discomfort while getting in and out of his chair accompanied by two aides. Despite the visible…
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Sadio Mane joins Bayern Munich on three-year contract from Liverpool in £35m deal (photos)
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Sadio Mane from Liverpool in a deal worth up to £35m, ending his six-year stay on Merseyside. The 30-year-old Senegalese striker on Wednesday, June 22, signed a three-year contract worth £ 250,000 a week at the Allianz Arena, until 2025. Bayern will pay Liverpool an initial £27.5m with a further £5m based on appearances, and will pay another £2.5m based on individual and team achievements. Speaking for the first time as a Bayern player, Mane said: ‘I’m very happy to finally be with FC Bayern in Munich. ‘We had a lot of talks and I felt the…
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It will soon be time for another yam festival – Apostle Madubuko mocks Ekweremadu for saying South-East will vote for PDP not Labour Party’s Peter Obi
Apostle Anselm Madubuko has reacted to former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu’s claim of South-East voting for People’s Democratic Party and not Labour Party’s Peter Obi. The lawmaker from Enugu state who acknowledged that Peter Obi is a credible candidate and “their son”, had said that the South-East needs to be dynamic and also know that Obi who is a former Governor of Anambra state can’t win the presidential election. He averred that people from the region should not make decisions they will regret later. Ekweremadu also likened voting for Peter Obi as “throwing away votes”. Reacting to this, Madubuko stated that…
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The South-East will vote for PDP….Peter Obi is our son, he is credible but cannot win – Former Dep Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu
Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said that people from the South-East region of the country will vote for Peoples Democratic Party. The lawmaker from Enugu state who acknowledged that Peter Obi is a credible candidate and “their son”, said the South-East needs to be dynamic and also know that Obi who is a former Governor of Anambra state can’t win the presidential election. He averred that people from the region should not make decisions they will regret later. Ekweremadu also likened voting for Peter Obi as “throwing away votes”.
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2023: Peter Obi meets Governor Wike in Rivers
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday visited Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike at his residence.Channels TV reports that upon arrival, Peter Obi was taken inside where he met Wike in Port Harcourt, the state capital.The meeting was held behind closed doors.There are also reports that Governor Wike is set to dump the PDP.The duo, however, did not speak on the purpose of the meeting as newsmen were not granted access.
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2023: Nigerians are looking for alternatives asides APC and PDP – Obaseki
The Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, claims that “many” Nigerians are seeking alternatives to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in a video broadcast by AIT on Tuesday, Obaseki averred that many Nigerians no longer support the APC and PDP and have instead turned into “Obidients”; supporters of Labor Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi “How can PDP, the party, not win? They were not even number two. So, you can see that something is going on and we do not want this to be a trend. The future of our politics in this country…
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Cross River will deliver 100% votes for Tinubu, Ayade Promises
Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, has expressed that the state will deliver 100 percent vote to the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Ayade expressed his commitment to the victory of the party at the polls regardless of the outcome of the presidential primary.He said this while addressing the press at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar. “As for my presidential ambition, indeed, I am grateful to God that He gave me the opportunity to showcase to the country what I had to offer. I am happy because sincerely, I like the reactions…
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2023: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi won’t make good president – Pastor Giwa
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has disclosed that none among the top three presidential candidates vying for the 2023 presidency will make a good president.Giwa, who spoke on Wednesday, emphasised that all efforts must be geared towards restructuring the country for proper administration.“None of the top three candidates can make a good president. They are just going there to get their share from the resources of the common people, he said“What Nigeria needs is disintegration. How can you become a president on a military constitution? How do you want to perform? A lot…
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There is no going back on Yoruba Nation – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has dismissed rumors that there has been a halt in the clamour for Yoruba Nation. Igboho said there is no going back on the issue of actualizing Yoruba nation.In a recent video, the agitator urged Yoruba monarchs to mobilize and support the agitation for Oduduwa Republic. “I, Sunday Adeyemo and all those who are following me on the issue of Yoruba Nation, there is no going back for us. There are talks around that we have stopped clamouring for Yoruba nation, that is not true, it is an unconfirmed rumour. We want Yoruba Nation, we…
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Late Gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu to be buried in Abia State on Saturday
The remains of the late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, will be buried on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Abia State. The ‘Ekwueme’ singer died on April 8, 2022, amid allegations by her family and colleagues that she was being abused by her husband, Peter Nwachukwu, who is currently on trial. Mr Nwachukwu has denied the allegation maintained that she died of lung cancer. According to her obituary poster, a night of worship will hold in Abuja on Thursday, June 23 while a Night of Prayer will hold in Isochi, Umunoci in Abia state on June 24 and she will be…
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