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Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has stated that ranching is the best and sustainable way of livestock production all over the world. The eloquent governor added that open grazing is primitive and not sustainable, adding that there are alternative ways of producing livestock. El-Rufai made these known to reporters shortly after a meeting with officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. The governor added that ranching would curb the incessant farmers-herders clashes across the country and bring peace to the country. He added that the Northern Governors’ Forum has supported…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the measures introduced by the Katsina State government to address the menace of banditry and sundry crimes are yielding results. The Minister, who spoke at an interactive media session on security in Katsina on Tuesday, noted that the presentation of the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari; the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, and the Head of Civil Society Organizations in the state, have attested to the fact that the measures have drastically reduced banditry and kidnappings in the state. “We are here with at least 20 journalists…

The United Nations says the Taliban, Afghanistan’s new rulers since last month, have challenged the credentials of Afghanistan’s former U.N. ambassador and are asking to speak at the U.N. General Assembly’s high-level meeting of world leaders that began Tuesday. The question now facing U.N. officials comes about a month after the Taliban swept to power as the U.S. prepared to withdraw from Afghanistan at the end of August. The Taliban stunned the world by taking territory with surprising speed and little resistance from the U.S.-trained Afghan military. The western-backed government collapsed. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres received…

Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, and wife of legendary musician, King Sunny Ade, Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye has died at the age of 74. It was gathered that she died after a brief illness in the early hours of Tuesday. Her demise was disclosed by Mr George Folarin Olawande, who confirmed the death on behalf of the family on Tuesday. The deceased was also a former Chairmanship Aspirant under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area. Risikat was a devoted and loyal party member of the APC. King Sunny Ade…

Riyad Mahrez scored twice as holders Manchester City came from behind to thrash League One Wycombe and reach the 16 of the Carabao Cup. The visitors took a shock lead through Brandon Hanlan, but Kevin de Bruyne levelled seven minutes later. Mahrez claimed his double either side of half-time, with Phil Foden and Ferran Torres also beating veteran goalkeeper David Stockdale. Substitute Cole Palmer, 19, added the sixth with his first goal for the club. Shot-shy Man City held to goalless draw by Southampton at Etihad It was a successful night for City’s youngsters, with Pep Guardiola handing senior debuts…

Takumi Minamino scored twice as Liverpool beat fellow Premier League side Norwich City at Carrow Road to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. The visitors led after four minutes as Minamino produced a sharp turn and finish from Divock Origi’s knockdown. Caoimhin Kelleher denied Norwich an equaliser before half-time, saving Christos Tzolis’ penalty with his foot. Origi headed in Konstantinos Tsimikas’ cross five minutes after the break and Minamino slotted in a late third. Both managers named nine changes from the weekend’s Premier League matches, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp handing debuts to teenagers Kaide Gordon and Conor Bradley from…

Takumi Minamino scored twice as Liverpool beat fellow Premier League side Norwich City at Carrow Road to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. The visitors led after four minutes as Minamino produced a sharp turn and finish from Divock Origi’s knockdown. Caoimhin Kelleher denied Norwich an equaliser before half-time, saving Christos Tzolis’ penalty with his foot. Origi headed in Konstantinos Tsimikas’ cross five minutes after the break and Minamino slotted in a late third. Both managers named nine changes from the weekend’s Premier League matches, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp handing debuts to teenagers Kaide Gordon and Conor Bradley from…

Phil Jones is billed to the Manchester United squad after a 20-month absence for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup third-round tie with West Ham. The centre-back has not played for the first team since an FA Cup fourth-round tie at Tranmere in January 2020, when he was one of the scorers in a 6-0 win. Since then, Jones, 29 has been battling to overcome a major knee injury. He eventually had surgery 13 months ago but his rehabilitation was complicated by travel restrictions during lockdown. “I’m so happy for Phil,” Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told MUTV. Phil Jones banned for…

Robert Lewandowski has received the 2020-21 European Golden Shoe, having scored 41 Bundesliga goals for Bayern Munich. The award is given to the top goalscorer in all domestic leagues across Europe. Lewandowski, 33, is only the second Germany-based player to win it, after Bayern legend Gerd Muller in 1971-72. He said: “I dedicate this award to all the people who are by my side every day.” The Polish striker’s tally last season was the highest since Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the award in 2015 with Real Madrid after netting 48 goals. Lewandowski voted German player of the year Lewandowski comfortably outscored…

Governor El-Rufai commends VP for leading HCD initiative of NEC Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN says that the Buhari administration alongside state governments will continue to ramp up its efforts towards improving the country’s Human Capital Development in Nigeria ensuring quality access to education, and health services for all Nigerians. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday at the Human Capital Development (HCD) Strategy Validation Event, which held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) to the President, Office of the Vice President, Mr. Ade Ipaye, delivered the VP’s speech at the event, which also…