He stated that their operational successes and those of their compatriots across the country especially their balanced approach to drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts are well appreciated.
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We will enforce anti-open grazing law — Delta govt
We will enforce anti-open grazing law — Delta govt
DELTA State Government has emphasised it’s determination to enforce it’s Anti-Open Grazing Law, as part of steps to enhance food security in the state.
The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, stated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Asaba, the state capital, noted, “We believe that open grazing is a crime.”
He said the state government was out to ensure that that farmers were safe in their farms, expressing it’s readiness to create enabling environment for the establishment of ranches.
Arenyeka said: “First, there must be peace, because without peace, there can be no development and human beings cannot even develop without peace. Why do I say there is need for peace as it affects agriculture?
“Open grazing is the greatest problem we have, facing agriculture and until we solve that, moving forward is going to be a very big challenge. We believe that open grazing is a crime, we have a law against it.
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“The first step in making our farms safe for farmers is to make sure that we enforce the law and I want to assure you that our Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is determined to enforce that law, but what we are trying to do is to create enabling environment for people to establish ranches.
“Once we are able to provide that environment and the business of herding, being a personal business, those businessmen will come and establish ranching which we will give them land to do, then we would have conquered the first phase of food insecurity.
“Furthermore, we believe that agriculture is everybody’s business. The Delta State government is going into a scheme called homestead farming. Homestead farming simply means that you in your environment, you can grow some tomatoes that you don’t have to go to the market and buy.
“We are trying to encourage us to do homestead farming. Delta State government is also providing professional farmers with farm inputs and seedlings to do better in their agriculture.”
We will enforce anti-open grazing law — Delta govt
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NDLEA foils drug smuggling attempts at Lagos, Abuja airports
NDLEA foils drug smuggling attempts at Lagos, Abuja airports
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have in a series of intelligence-led operations foiled attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja to the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey and Qatar.
The NDLEA apart from thwarting the syndicates, recovered the illicit drugs and arrested the masterminds.
Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi said, “A total of 13 parcels of cocaine weighing 4.40kg cocaine going to the United Kingdom via Frankfurt on a Lufthansa Airlines flight were intercepted by NDLEA officers at the export shed of the Lagos airport on 5th November 2024 while a businessman linked to the consignment, Ekeocha Anayo Nelson, was tracked and arrested on 8th November.
“The bid by another businessman, Adegbite Solomon (aka Obama) to export 7,800 pills of tramadol, 180 tablets of Rohypnol, and 60 bottles of codeine to Italy was also foiled at the departure hall of the Lagos airport on Monday 11th November.
“NDLEA operatives arrested him after recovering the opioids concealed in food and other items while attempting to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Italy.
“He claimed to have travelled to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea and earned a living as a street beggar before delving into logistics business.
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“Also related is the arrest of another businessman, Anoke Kingsley Roomy with 1,100 pills of tramadol 225mg hidden in his luggage while attempting to board his Ethiopian Airlines flight going to Istanbul, Turkey at the terminal 1 of the Lagos airport on Friday 15th November.
“Following credible intelligence, NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, DOGI, and their counterparts from the FCT Command of the Agency on Friday 15th November raided a hotel room at the Federal Housing Authority estate, Lugbe, Abuja, where they arrested two suspects: Omeh Uchenna Jude, 36, and Anene Valentine Chigozie, 34.
“Recovered from them was 1.8kg methamphetamine, which they were preparing to travel with to Qatar.
Another suspect, Akande Moruf Olasunkanmi, was arrested with 1.8kg methamphetamine by operatives of a Special Operations Unit in NDLEA at his 9 Durojaiye Street, Lawanson area of Surulere, Lagos home after weeks of intelligence and surveillance.
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Tinubu confers GCON on Indian PM, Modi
Tinubu confers GCON on Indian PM, Modi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
President Tinubu bestowed the honour on the PM during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the presidential Villa, Abuja.
He said that the award was bestowed on the Indian leader to signify Nigeria’s appreciation and commitment to the Nigerian Indian partnership.
The Nigerian Leader added that the invitation to the Indian PM was to rekindle and reclassify existing relationship between Nigeria and India.
He also stated that the high level engagement was intended to improve
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According to him, “Nigeria values its excellent relationship with India, and we work to deepen and broaden the same to the mutual benefit of our two friendly countries.
“You represent a very strong commitment in democratic values and norms, you have been doing a good job historically, winning three consecutive elections in a complex society is a feat that we respect so much.
“I will confer on you today, the Prime Minister of India, Nigeria’s National Honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger. This to signify Nigerian appreciation and commitment to India as a partner.”
Commiserating with Nigeria over the recent floods that ravaged several cities across the country, including the Maiduguri major flood incident, the Indian Prime Minister promised to support Nigeria with 20 tons of relief materials.
Modi said this is to support the administration of President Tinubu on its ongoing humanitarian efforts.
Tinubu confers GCON on Indian PM, Modi
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Soldier, four others killed in Benue during suspected cultists clash
Soldier, four others killed in Benue during suspected cultists clash
Four people, including a soldier, were reportedly killed by suspected cultists in the North Bank area of Makurdi, Benue State, on Thursday and Friday.
Local sources revealed that the victims, including two young men and a soldier, were attacked late Friday night.
Another individual, believed to be a cultist, was killed in his home on Thursday.
Chairman of the vigilance group Operation Shara, Nura Umar, stated, “The soldier and two boys were innocent victims attacked by suspected cultists. The incidents occurred near the BIPC area.”
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However, police spokesperson Catherine Anene confirmed only one civilian death, adding, “Operatives have been deployed to address the situation.”
The area has seen a surge in rival cult clashes in recent weeks, raising concerns over public safety.
Soldier, four others killed in Benue during suspected cultists clash
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