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We won’t donate land to herders – Abia community leader, Uchegbuo
The President-General of Ahuwa Oboro ancient kingdom in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, James Uchegbuo, has said his community will not make land available for cattle rearing. He said it would endanger the lives of his people, both present and those unborn, denying them of space to cultivate crops. President Bola Tinubu had, […]
Persistent farmer-herders crises: Tinubu hints at reviving cattle grazing reserves
President Bola Tinubu has hinted of his intentions of reviving the National Cattle Grazing Reserve Policy as a means to checkmate frequent crises between farmers and herdsmen. He gave the hint on Monday, while flagging off the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanization Programme in Niger State. According to the president, his administration remains committed to […]
Gunmen kill herder, 35 cows in Plateau
Open Grazing: Benue security council gives two weeks ultimatum to herders
Benue State Security Council has given a two-week ultimatum to people operating Open Grazing within the state to comply with the State’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Law. They also called on herders/invaders to immediately leave the state and return to where they came from, warning those who invited them to immediately desist from the […]
