The Cattle and Foodstuff dealers under the aegis of Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) on Thursday, February 25, began a nationwide strike following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum given to the federal government to attend to their demand. The union had demanded payment of N475 billion compensation for lives of members and properties lost during the #EndSARS protest and Shasa market chaos, and dismantling of all roadblocks on federal highways due to problems its members get subjected to when carrying out their duties.
Reacting to the development, the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, told DailyIndependent that there are other sources of protein that the southerners could consume aside from cows. ACcording to him, the North shouldn't forget that petroleum comes from the South.
"They should not forget that petroleum goes from South to the North. So, they should be careful. When you are throwing stones at your neighbours, you should be careful what he throws back at you''he said
Odumakin said the North could not threaten the South with the withdrawal of cattle and other food produce as there are other places where the items can be purchased. He listed countries such as Togo, the Benin Republic as friendly countries where the South can purchase cattle and other items withdrawn by the North.
"If they withdraw their cows from the South, no problem about that. Before cows, we had what we are eating. Cows are not the only source of protein; there are several other sources. It will encourage our people to do more in the area of agriculture.
We have neighbours who are peaceful in Benin Republic, Togo and other places that we can buy things from. They can't threaten us with anything such as withdrawal of item."he said
The state governor said the state government is working to identify the root cause of banditry in the state. He also disclosed that one of the abductees is in the hospital being treated for excessive exhaustion.
He disclosed this on his Twitter handle.
''So, the NBC has banned my song ‘Thunder Fire You’ and are fining radio stations that play it. Interesting.''he wrote
In a video that went viral, the clergyman while preaching at a church, said
There is a rumor going round that I have the machine that prints money. I like that rumor. They said he should be investigated that he has a machine that prints money. Somebody asked is it true, I said yes. He said I didn't know because I have already bought the machine.
When you speak in tongues, you are printing money.''
Without mentioning any name, 2face via his Instastories said the church members were shouting when the clergyman said this, without realising that they are the machine that prints the money. He said no one should come for him with their religious arrogance. According to him, everyone will find their way to heaven
Singer, Katy Perry has been pictured for the first time with her new born daughter, Daisy.
Katy and her fiance, actor Orlando Bloom welcomed Daisy in August 2020.
She has never revealed the face of her daughter before but on Friday, February 26, she was pictured bra free in a tank top as she took Daisy on a stroll in Hawaii.
More photos below.
This attack comes after the 27 students and three teachers of the Government Science College in Kagara abducted by suspected bandits last Wednesday, February 17, regained their freedom in the early hours of today, February 27.
According to DailyTrust, the bandits attacked Gidan Adamu, near Yakila, headquarters of Gunna district and Gidan Wamban Karaku community where 11 persons which include seven women were abducted.
The bandits were said to have rustled a large number of cows and also kidnapped the Imam of Madaka district in Rubo village.
Tesla, Musk's company surged back to $190 billion, after the electric car company’s shares recorded impressive gains of 6.18%, thereby putting the market value of Tesla at $712 billion coupled with the SpaceX he founded completing another funding round, pushing him atop the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the third time in 2021.
The gains pushed Musk past Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, who is now worth $185 billion and had a few days ago reclaimed the title as the world’s richest person after Tesla shares plunged to record levels.
Tesla Inc stocks were on a record buying spree at Wednesday’s trading session, indicating that global investors are buying the dip following a four-day plunge that erased the world’s most valuable car company year-to-date gains.
Recent reports say SpaceX raised another $850 million this month from a group of leading institutional investors led by Sequoia Capital.
Such investment now puts SpaceX’s valuation at $74 billion, a 60% jump from August, and helped boost Musk’s net worth by about $11 billion, according to the index.
A bill seeking to regulate the breeding, rearing, grazing and marketing of livestock in Bayelsa has been passed by the state house of assembly.
Leader of the House, Hon. Monday Obolo who said the bill became neccessary due to the unpleasant security experiences in the state, added that it will necessitate the creation of a regulatory committee saddled with the responsibilities of ensuring that all aspects of the law are put in proper perspectives.
Obolo said;
“It is indispensable to pass an appropriate law for the safety and security of all Bayelsans and other Nigerians living in the state."
He stressed that all livestock presently in the state and others that may wish to come into the state must be duly registered with the appropriate authorities, and licenses given must be approved by the governor.
Obolo further stated that any herder who defaults will be liable for two or three years imprisonment.
After Hon Bernard Kenibai, Salo Adikumo and Emmanuel Isenah spoke in support of the bill which has already scaled the second reading, it was committed to the House committees on agriculture and natural resources, security and other relevant committees for scrutiny.
They are to report back to the House in seven days before the final passage.
The now revoked order (Proclamation 10014) had suspended the entry of certain immigrants and non-immigrants into the U.S. since late April 2020 on grounds of protecting the U.S. labour market in the wake of COVID-19.
In his proclamation, President Joe Biden said his predecessor’s proclamation, “does not advance the interests of the United States” and that “to the contrary, it harms the United States, including by preventing certain family members of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents from joining their families here”.
“It also harms industries in the United States that utilise talent from around the world. And it harms individuals who were selected to receive the opportunity to apply for, and those who have likewise received, immigrant visas through the Fiscal Year 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery,” he said.
This proclamation lifts parts of the Trump-era ban, but the ban on work visas remains, though that is set to expire at the end of March. Programs like the diversity visa lottery offers 50,000 visas to people from nations with a low rate of immigration to the U.S.
According to the traders, the fire started from the casket section of the market. The cause of the fire outbreak is yet unknown.
The singer stated this while reacting to the story of the Nigerian woman who said she was introduced to lesbianism at age 7 or 8. HERE
According to him, some people were misled and influenced by environmental factors, childhood sexual abuse, lack of parental love and guidance.
"We have had several arguments about people saying some men that are gays are born gays and some women that are lesbians are born lesbians. I disagree cus of cases like this and lots more. eg, some were misled, some were influenced, some were even assaulted by houseboys/girls etc," he stated.
"Some were by environmental influence, lack of good parental love and guidance, just like these people's stories up there. "So, things don't just happen my dear, things are built up or made to happen) but stll, with love lets keep praying for one another, guiding and helping one another where and when we can. Time no dey" he concluded.
