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FG initiates N91bn 10-year plan to address herdsmen, farmers clashes

- A 10-year National Livestock Transformation Plan has been initiated by the federal government as part of efforts to address clashes between herdsmen and farmers - In the plan's first phase, seven states which have been affected by herdsmen/farmers clashes, will each get grazing reserves with four ranches - Farmers are expected to recoup N350,000 per cow at the selling rate of N900 per kilogramme, as per the plan As part of efforts to address clashes between herdsmen and farmers, a 10-year National Livestock Transformation Plan has been initiated by the federal government. According to Sahara Reporters, quoting Daily Trust, the government's plan is expected to gulp about N91bn in investments and will yield a two trillion naira profit over the 10-year period. READ ALSO: 2019 Presidency: I'm a bridge between Nigeria's old, young - Atiku Legit.ng gathers that the seven pilot states of Adamawa, Benue, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, and Zamfara which have been a

Peter Obi wows The Candidates audience, intrigues Nigerians

The Candidate interview as hosted by Kadaria Ahmed, had the PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and VP candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as guests. The interview, although very confrontational from the interviewer’s perspective, had a calm resurgence of knowledgeable and quintessential replies and answers from the PDP candidates. A particular shining star was Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and also the PDP VP candidate. What stood out, was exactly how he used examples to bring down his answers to the understanding of the man in the street. When he answered questions on the statements Obasanjo made against Atiku Abubakar in the early 2000, he stated that it is a good thing that Atiku has been greatly supported by the same Obasanjo that made the statement; in explaining, he used the VAR system which was used in the last World Cup in Russia, where a referee makes a decision, goes back to look at the VAR and come out to overturn such decisions, after having superio

PSG submit deadline day mega bid for Chelsea star as replacement for Neymar

- Willian is wanted by French club Paris-Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes - The Brazil international is needed by PSG as a replacement for injured forward Neymar - Neymar will not be available for his club until April due to the foot injury he sustained Willian who plays for Premier League side Chelsea has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for French club Paris-Saint-Germain who want him as replacement for Neymar. Neymar is currently injured in which his full recuperation will be in April which has ruled the Brazilian out of the Champions League games against Manchester United. And according to the report by Mail, Paris-Saint-Germain's chiefs are ready to tempt Chelsea with a good offer for them to have the chance of signing Willian this month. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' READ ALSO: Marcus Rashford emerges as major transfer target for Real Madrid Unlike how he enjoyed active p

INEC reveals date it will release final governorship candidates, state assembly candidates list

- The final list of candidates for governorship, state Assembly and FCT area council elections slated for March 2 would be released by the INEC today, Thursday, January 31 - According to Mahmood Yakubu, national chairman of the commission, the list will be published in all the state offices of INEC across the country and the Commission’s website - Yakubu said INEC has executed ten out of the fourteen activities outlined in its scheduled programmes of activities for the 29 elections Emerging reports have claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today, Thursday, January 31, released the final list of candidates for governorship, state Assembly and FCT area council elections slated for March 2. According to Daily Trust, Mahmood Yakubu, national chairman of the commission, made that known on Wednesday, January 30. Yakubu said the list will be published in all the state offices of INEC across the country and the Commission’s website. READ ALSO: Atiku spe

Chelsea fans turn against Sarri for the first time, saying he is a confused manager

- Maurizio Sarri has been heavily criticised by supporters following Chelsea's heavy defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium - A Joshua King's brace and one each from David Brooks and Charlie Daniels handed the Eddie Howe's men - The Blues have now dropped to 5th on the log after losing their 5th Premier League match Angry Chelsea supporters were said to have lashed out at Maurizio Sarri after substituting Gonzalo Higuain in Wednesday's 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Two goals from Joshua King and one each from David Brooks and Charlie Daniels saw the hosts claim massive win over the Blues. The Stamford Bridge also dropped out of the top four with Arsenal replacing them despite having the same points (47) after 24 matches. READ ALSO: Bournemouth 4-0 Chelsea: Sarri's men suffer 5th Premier League defeat at Vitality Stadium SunSport reports that Sarri was booed by the club fans who traveled with the team for his decision to remove Hig