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14/07/2025

14/07/2025

"If I have the democratic mean to remove this government tomorrow I would remove this government" – Former Minister Of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri

14/07/2025

COAS URGES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO BAN OPEN GRAZING, ADOPT RANCHING AS NATIONAL POLICY

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged the National Assembly to enact legislation banning open grazing and to prioritize ranching as a sustainable solution to Nigeria’s worsening food insecurity.

Lt-Gen. Oluyede made the call during the National Summit on Food, Nutrition, and Food Security held in Abuja. The summit was organized by the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security.

Represented by Major General Olufemi Dare, Executive Director of Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches, the Army Chief stressed that open grazing is no longer a viable method of livestock management and should be replaced with ranching as a national policy.

“The issue of food insecurity is a give-and-take situation. Even if all our security agencies are deployed to farmlands, they cannot cover every piece of land. Open grazing is simply unsustainable,” Oluyede said.

Citizen Television Newsroom gathered that Oluyede also noted that the Nigerian Army has already established formations aimed at preventing farmer-herder clashes, a key driver of food insecurity in several regions.

Also speaking at the summit, Rear Admiral Yusuf Sani Idris, who represented the Chief of Naval Staff, highlighted the Navy's role in promoting food and physical security through its Admiralty Farms Limited. He said the initiative operates in nearly all six geopolitical zones, with expansion plans underway.

On his part, Assistant Commandant General Besong Ogar, who stood in for the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), called for improved information sharing between communities and security agencies. He urged lawmakers to take legislative steps that would streamline farmer and herder activities and reduce tensions, especially in the Middle Belt, Northeast, and Northwest where encroachment on cattle routes has led to conflicts.

Chairman of the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Dr. Chike Okafor, reiterated the committee’s commitment to achieving a safer and food-secure Nigeria, stressing that peace and security are vital not just for farmers but also for security operatives working to protect them.

14/07/2025

Mamman Daura Reportedly in Critical Condition in UK Hospital — Shamsudeen Abubakar Sends Prayers

Following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, concern is growing over the health of his close relative, Mamman Daura, who is reportedly in critical condition at a hospital in the United Kingdom.

In a heartfelt message, Nigerian public commentator Shamsudeen Abubakar expressed deep sympathy and offered prayers for Daura’s recovery and for strength for his family during this trying period.

“My thoughts are with Mamman Daura, the late President Buhari’s nephew, who’s said to be in critical condition in a UK hospital. Praying for his healing, strength, and comfort for his family during this difficult time,” he wrote.

Mamman Daura, a respected elder statesman and longtime confidant of the late President Buhari, has played a quiet but influential role in Nigerian political affairs over the years. His reported health crisis comes just days after the nation was shaken by the death of President Buhari.

The Daura and Buhari families have yet to issue an official statement regarding Mamman Daura’s condition, but sources close to the family describe the situation as “serious but stable.”

Nigerians across social media have begun offering prayers and well-wishes, hoping for Daura’s full recovery.