Author: Chronicle Editor

Massive expansion of farming in Nigeria has cut access to grazing land for nomadic herders and helped fuel violence

Worried by the lingering clashes between farmers and herders across the country, stakeholders from various sectors converged in Abuja on Tuesday to seek a permanent solution to the crisis. Newsmen reports that the programme was organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), to examine the causes of the clashes and discuss ways to tackle them. READ: Buhari commends Aircraftman, Umar, for honesty in returning found money The programme also focused on enlightening stakeholders on government’s policies and actions toward tackling the menace. Chroncle reports that the convergence attracted stakeholders from the media, farmers and herders associations, technical experts, NGOs and…

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2022 budget Senate President Ahmed Lawan says NDDC probe complement FG rape PIB Electoral Act bill Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Budo-Egba, Kwara state

The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the loss of lives in the violent clash between members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria and security agents in Abuja on Monday. Lawan, in a statement issued by Ola Awoniyi, his Special Adviser on Media, described the death of  Channels reporter  Precious Owolabi, in the  incident as tragic. BREAKING: Buhari sends 43 ministerial nominees to NASS “It is tragic that a brilliant life and professional prospect was abruptly cut short in a manner that diminishes us as citizens of a democratic nation,” he said. Lawan also extended…

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Vice President Osinbajo, lawmakers and other cabinet members look on as President Muhammadu Buhari signs 2019 budget

President Muhammadu Buhari sent a list of 43 ministerial nominees to the Senate on Tuesday and the President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, read the list at the plenary of the Senate. The Ministerial List: Chris Ngige Hadi Sirika Rotimi Amaechi Festus Keyamo Uche Ogah Emeka Nwajuiba Sadiya Farouk Musa Bello Babatunde Fashola Godswill Akpabio Sharon IkeazorOgbonnaya OnuAkpa UdoAdebayo (Ekiti)Timipre Sylva Adamu Adamu Lai Mohammed Shewuye (Borno)Isa PantamiGbemi Saraki Ramatu Tijani Clement AbamGeorge Akume Sunday DareGeofrey Onyeama Tayo Alasaodura Olorunminbe Mamora Mohammed Abdullahi Adamu Adamu Maryam Katagun Zainab Ahmed Sabo Nano Zubair DadaPaullen Tallen Abubakar Aliyu Sale Mamman Abubakar…

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