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anti-open grazing law

Finally, Oyo Assembly passes anti-open grazing law

David Oct 25, 2019 0

The Anti-Open Grazing Bill has been signed into law by the Oyo State House of Assembly. The lawmakers on Thursday, October passed the bill, saying it will enable peace and promote agricultural business in the state.The bill, which was…

Agriculture

Miyetti Allah appeals against court ruling on Benue open grazing law

Taiye Agbaje Aug 6, 2019 0

The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Social-cultural Association, on Monday, filed an appeal against the July 4 ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja.The Fulani socio-cultural group, in a suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/527/2017 filed by its Counsel,…

Politics

Anti-Open Grazing Law: “We’ve Convicted 81 Herdsmen, Arrested 3,000 Cattle – Ortom

John Ogunsemore Aug 4, 2019 0

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that 81 herdsmen have been convicted and 3,000 cattle arrested since the commencement of implementation of the state's anti-open grazing law.Ortom made the revelation on Saturday while…

Politics

What I will do to Ortom’s anti-open grazing law if elected governor – NEPZA MD

Bridget Ikyado Aug 26, 2018 0

Mr Emmanuel Jime, Managing Director, Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), who is aspiring to be Benue governor, says he will not repeal the anti-open grazing law, if elected.“There are ruomurs that I plan to repeal the…

Government

Don’t Be Miyetti Allah’s Mouthpiece – Ortom Warns Defence Minister

John Ogunsemore Jun 19, 2018 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has lambasted the Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), for calling for a suspension of the anti-open grazing law in states.The Minister made the call on June 5 for the suspension of…

News

Fayemi Disowns Twitter Account Promising To Reverse Anti-Grazing Law

John Ogunsemore Jun 10, 2018 0

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has distanced himself from a Twitter handle @JKFayemi.The controversial handle has 64 followers and follows 9 persons as at 10:40am on Sunday.…

Government

Fayose Attacks Buhari Over Opposition To Anti-Grazing Law In States

John Ogunsemore Jun 6, 2018 0

Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has berated the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for comments made by Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali.Dan-Ali had called on states to relax the implementation of their Anti-Open Grazing…

News

Buratai Wants Us To Accomodate Gaddafi’s Herdsmen Militia – Benue Elders

John Ogunsemore May 12, 2018 0

Some prominent tribal elders in Benue have criticised the call for an amendment to the grazing law in the state made by Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.Acting under the aegis of Mdzough U Tiv (MUT), Idoma National Forum and…

Government

Why I Won’t Go Back On Anti-Open Grazing Law – Taraba Governor

John Ogunsemore Apr 2, 2018 0

The Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, has vowed never to go back on the implementation of the open grazing prohibition and ranches establishment law enacted by the state government.He said maintaining law and order, which is one…

Crime

Open grazing: Benue court convicts 5 herdsmen to 27 months

Dorathy Aninge Mar 13, 2018 0

A Makurdi Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday convicted five herdsmen on charges of criminal conspiracy and open grazing. Those convicted are Yusufu Buhari, 22; Hamidu Mama, 11; Saleh Muhammadu, 22; Ali Ibrahim, 12, and Idi Bature, 11.The…

Government

Benue: Reps probe police over non-enforcement of anti-grazing law

Abiemwense Moru Mar 9, 2018 0

The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Legislative Compliance to investigate refusal of the Police and other security agencies to enforce Benue’s anti-grazing law in the state.The was sequel to a motion under…

News

Taraba open grazing prohibition law not suspended – AG

News Agency of Nigeria Feb 22, 2018 0

Mr Yusufu Akirikwen. the Taraba Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice on Thursday said the government has not suspended the open grazing prohibition and ranches establishment law as was reported in the media.Akirikwen disclosed…

News

FG’s committee on herdsmen/farmers crisis urges Taraba govt to review anti-grazing law

Gabriel Yough Feb 20, 2018 0

The Technical Sub-Committee of the National Economic Council on Herdsmen/Farmers Crises, on Tuesday urged Taraba government to review existing Anti-Open Grazing Law to accommodate all interests in the state.Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi,…

News

Group urges Ebonyi Assembly to pass anti-open grazing bill

Chukwuemeka Opara Feb 20, 2018 0

A socio-cultural group, Igbo Patriots, has urged the Ebonyi House of Assembly (EBHA) and sister assemblies in the Igbo speaking states of the country, to pass the anti-open grazing bill.The group’s Coordinator, Mr Obumneke Okafor, made…

Government

Anti-Grazing Law: Governor Lalong is a Hypocrite – Governor Ortom

Staff Jan 14, 2018 0

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has reacted to a statement by Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong which stated that he had warned Ortom against the anti-open grazing legislation passed by the Benue Assembly on November 1st, 2017.…

Metro

Obnoxious Benue Law, corrupt enforcement led to Benue killings – Herdsmen

Staff Jan 9, 2018 0

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association has revealed that the anti-open grazing legislation passed by the Benue State Assembly last year and its poor enforcement by state agents led to the killings in five communities in the Guma and…

Government

Benue’s Anti-Open Grazing Law: Miyetti Allah wants FG, NASS to intervene

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 5, 2017 0

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on Federal Government, National Assembly (NASS) and international community to intervene in the Anti-Open Grazing Law operating in Benue.The Chairman of the…

Government

Cattle dealers count losses, as Benue begins execution of anti-open grazing law

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 1, 2017 0

Cattle dealers in Benue say their business is on the verge of collapse because of the anti-open grazing law, which comes into effect on Wednesday.Some officials of the Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria made the claim, while speaking…