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Buni urges local council chairmen to form a committee to oversee farmer and grazer activities in Yobe.
Buni urges local council chairmen to form a committee to oversee farmer and grazer activities in Yobe.
By: Yahaya Wakili
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has directed the chairmen of local government caretaker management committees to form a committee that would supervise between the grazers and farmers to avoid any conflict between them.
Governor Buni gave the directives while swearing in the 17 chairmen of the local government caretaker management committees at the Banquet Hall Government House, Damaturu.
He said, “You should pay attention to farmer-grazer relationships during this period of farm harvests, the migration of hardsmen, and the general harmony in your respective local government areas.”
Governor Mai Mala Buni warned that the government will not condone any act capable of breaching peace among farmers and grazers in rural communities and advised grazers to avoid trespassing on farmlands that are yet to be harvested. On the other hand, farmers should not block the cattle routes to hamper the free movement of livestock.
“If you didn’t forget, we have faced so many problems since COVID-19: flooding, Naira redesign, the removal of fuel subsidies, and others. All these problems, and the measure we take first is to face poverty. We ensure that our people in rural areas are provided food.
“This is the directive that we give to the SEMA and the local government to ensure that they purchase food items and give them out to the rural people before they harvest their food products, and all this is called supplementary food before the arrival of the food to store.”
Governor Mai Mala Buni also charged the local government chairmen to consider empowerment for youths and women in their respective local government areas, and he also talked about the unity with which we want to conduct the local government election. Therefore, I want to draw the attention of the local government chairmen and stakeholders in the local government.
“There is no reason that you are the local government chairman, but you are not on good terms with other groups. You are on good terms with other groups. If you are a chairman and you know that you are not on good terms with other groups, please try to settle with them,” he said.
He revealed that the government will conduct elections into the local government councils in May 2024 to deepen the democratic processes at the grassroots level.
Buni urges local council chairmen to form a committee to oversee farmer and grazer activities in Yobe.
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
The Group Chairman Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr. Umaru Kwairanga has restated the NGX’s commitment to gender equality and diversity at all levels of the organisation.
Kwairanga stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering his welcome address on the occasion of the closing ceremony in honour of the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who visited the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.
He stated that the Nigerian Exchange Group as an organisation remained committed to inclusiveness that drive growth and development at all levels of the NGX’s dealings.
He stated that through such inclusive representation, the NGX has achieved near parity at the board levels of the organisation and was working to improve the representation of female employees down the line.
“As an institution committed to sustainable growth and practices, we recognise the important qualities and values that women bring to the workplace and know that they perform just as well, if not better than men.
“It is a tradition in finance and investment that can be traced to the origins of the banking, finance and investment professions when most of the trade guilds that evolved into those professions were largely composed of men.
“The tradition has persisted for hundreds of years but despite that nomenclature, let me assure you that the investment and securities sector is very welcoming to and open to city gentlemen who are female.
“Women are very well represented at all levels of our industry and I can confide in you that the next President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers is going to be a woman,” he said.
Kwairanga stated that the NGX would partner with the Ministry to accelerate progress for women’s rights and improve the lot of female gender across the country.
He commended Sulaiman-Ibrahim for her several bold and innovative initiatives that would have positive impact on women and the country as a whole.
NGX boss restates commitment to gender equality
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 Operation Wirld Stroke deployed at FOB Bilawa-Jor conducted a fighting patrol within Mbapa and Mbabuande general areas on March 23, 2026.
During the operation, troops made contact with terrorists, neutralizing one suspect while others fled.
Following a pursuit, four additional suspects were apprehended and are currently in the custody of security forces for further investigation and prosecution.
In a similar development the troops
recovered a vehicle carrying two cows abandoned by suspected cattle rustlers in Uhemba.
The incident occurred at about 0348hrs on March 24, 2026, when the troops responded to intelligence reports of rustling activities in the area.
Upon the arrival of troops, the suspects fled, leaving behind the vehicle and livestock.
The recovered vehicle and cows are now in the custody of the troops for further investigation and legal action.
Military continue to urge the public to provide timely information on criminal activities to support ongoing security efforts.
Benue troops neutralize one terrorist, arrest four suspects in Gwer West LGA
Kogi troops neutralize suspected terrorist in Kabba/Bunu LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade have neutralized a suspected terrorist during a fighting patrol at Odoape–Adankolo Forest in Kabba/Bunu LGA.
The encounter occurred at about 1400hrs on March 23, 2026, when the patrol team made contact with the fleeing suspect.
Preliminary investigation identified the neutralized individual as a notorious terrorist involved in providing intelligence and targets for kidnappings, as well as participating in cattle rustling and supplying logs to terrorist groups.
The military has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols and intelligence-led operations to curb criminal activities and protect residents in the area.
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