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The Ondo State Government on Monday said it had started registering herdsmen in the state with the aim of ejecting unregistered herders from the state’s forest reserves. The Special Adviser to state Governor on Security, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo, disclosed this in an interview with one of our correspondents in Akure where the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Governors Forum met. It was gathered that herdsmen had started leaving the Ondo State’s forest reserves in deference to the state government’s order, which was backed by governors’ forum and the Miyetti Allah at their meeting on Monday.…

The dust raised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in its damning report, which indicated that the Judiciary is on top of the Nigeria Corruption Index between 2018 and 2020 is yet to settle. ICPC report had claimed that about N9.458 billion was offered and paid as bribe by lawyers to the sector. Although opinions among lawyers are divided about this development, it has re-ignited citizens’ perception and suspicion that monumental graft is being perpetuated within the judiciary, clogging its optimal performance and dashing expectations of the common man. In the report, titled: “Nigeria Corruption…

• Ban night, underage grazing • Falae accuses FG of undue ethnic sentiment • Northern elders urge Buhari to douse tension Rising from a meeting with South-West governors in Akure, yesterday, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) agreed to work with governments in the region and security agencies to curb insecurity. The meeting followed the tension generated by a seven-day eviction notice issued by Ondo State Government to unauthorised herdsmen to quit the state’s forest reserves, which expired on Sunday. South-West governors in attendance were Dr. Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti State), Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun State) and…

The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governor’s Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said that there was no eviction notice against any Fulani herdsman or any Nigerian living in Ondo State or any part of the South-west, clarifying that the South-west governors are interested in checking criminality in the forest reserves in whatever form. Fayemi stated this yesterday on ARISE NEWS Channels, a sister broadcast arm of THISDAY Newspapers, following the meeting of governors of the South-west states and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN). He noted that the position of the Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi…

Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa has been linked with a move to join Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on a short term deal. The 28-year-old has been without a club since quitting Al Nassr in October 2020. Daily Mail reports that West Brom have requested a visa for the winger and have also scheduled him for a medical on Wednesday. Musa’s reported move to the Baggies when finalised will mark his second stint in the Premier League. Leicester City signed the Super Eagles captain from CSKA Moscow on a four-year contract for a club-record fee of around £16m. Musa score…

Nigerian government on Monday warned against anarchy in the recent controversies involving the activities of herdsmen in Ondo and Oyo states. Interior minister Rauf Aregbesola in a statement said all parties involved in the issues should exercise restraint and embrace peaceful dialogue. He implored all citizens to exercise restraint and pursue active efforts on how to use the tools of constructive dialogue, good neighbourliness and the primacy of peace-building. The minister, however, warns that “resentment that can only lead to anarchy and a mess of an already difficult situation.” Details later. [GuardianNG]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed the State Government’s plan on COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the effort to bolster mass vaccination of residents in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure in a Channels Television programme Sunday Politics. The governor said Lagos is aiming to achieve 60 per cent vaccine rollout when the vaccination programme commences in the coming weeks. He stated that the stressing that the figure would help check rate of transmission and build the resilience of the State against the pandemic. Sanwo-Olu said the sate does not have the resources to make the vaccines to all the…

Proposes drug tests for tertiary institutions’ new students, security agencies’ fresh recruits The Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), has given commanders of the agency in all the states of the federation and special commands marching orders to mop up illicit drugs across the country. He gave the directive during a meeting with commanders of the 36 states, FCT and special commands on Monday at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, where he also hinted of plans to seek government’s approval to conduct drug tests on tertiary institutions’ new students, security agencies, fresh…

According to Goal, Frank Lampard is set to be sacked by Chelsea less than 24 hours after the 3-1 victory over Luton Town in the FA Cup. After an impressive season in 2019-20, where he guided a youthful Chelsea side to a top-four finish and an FA Cup final appearance with no signings, Lampard and Chelsea have struggled for results more often than not this season. Chelsea are currently on a poor run of form in the Premier League, picking up seven points from a possible 24, with five losses and one draw in their last eight games. They are currently seated ninth, well adrift of the expected top-four finish, and…

“Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say”—Bill Carney The Federal Government plans to increase fuel (PMS) prices in 2021. The plans are already in an advanced stage. In March 2020, the Federal Government asserted that it has deregulated the PMS market. However, the PMS market is not deregulated. PMS prices are determined by a bureaucratic Price Review Committee of the FGN. In September 2020, fuel prices and electric tariffs were increased. The PMS price was increased from N148/litre to N162/litre. The Nigerian masses and organized labour opposed the fuel price and electric…