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JBS S.A. a Brazilian multinational company, one of the largest meat processing firm, will visit Kebbi on Dec. 9, to evaluate potential areas of collaboration and investment on livestock enterprise.The Kebbi Commissioner for Animal Health, Husbandry and Fisheries, Alhaji Kabiru Usman-Alaramma, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.“Today, I am here to share exciting development, which is a result of a trip earlier this year to Brazil by a delegation from Kebbi, led by our Deputy Governor, Sen. Umar Abubakar-Tafida. During that trip, discussions centered on investment opportunities in livestock development.“We are now poised to bring…

Syria’s armed opposition says they have captured the capital, Damascus, and that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country.The announcement comes after rebels seized the city of Homs in a lightning offensive hours earlier. “The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled,” the armed opposition said in a statement. “We declare Damascus free of the tyrant Bashar al-Assad.”Syrian rebel sources tell Al Jazeera Arabic that government forces have withdrawn from the Defence Ministry headquarters in Damascus. According to Al Jazeera Arabic, citing opposition sources, the rebels have taken over the public radio and television building in the Syrian capital. The public radio…

By Reno Omokri If the people now agitating for the release of Dele Farotimi really cared for liberty and freedom, ask them what they did for Leah Sharibu, the girl who was abducted by Boko Haram, who released all of the 110 girls they abducted from Dapchi (except those who died) and refused to release Leah Sharibu because she did not give up her faith in Yeshua (Jesus Christ). Leah was not accused of criminally defaming anybody. She was a brilliant student whose father was a policeman and her mother a schoolteacher. At the tender age of fourteen, she was…

By Taiwo OyedeleSome people have expressed the view that the proposed VAT rate increase as part of the Tax Reform Bills will fuel inflation and lead to more hardship for the people. To address this issue, let’s examine the facts and answer some key questions: Question 1There are concerns that the VAT reform contained in the tax bills including the proposed increase in VAT rate will lead to inflation. Is this so? Answer 1No. The VAT reform, including the proposed increase in VAT rate, is part of a package involving several measures designed to reduce, NOT increase prices and therefore…

Tragedy struck along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday when armed gunmen attacked the mother of the state governor, Jumai Kefas, and his sister, Atsi Kefas. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that During the attack, a police officer assigned to escort the family accidentally shot Atsi Kefas while attempting to fend off the assailants. The incident occurred as the family was traveling through the area, which has seen a rise in bandit activities. Following the attack, troops swiftly responded to rescue the victims. Both Jumai Kefas and Atsi Kefas were evacuated to safety using…

By Rasheed Aro I have had the privilege of studying at Afe Babalola University, and mentored by Aare Afe Babalola SAN countless times.In light of the recent controversy surrounding Aare & Dele Farotimi, I have come across several opinions; some from respected individuals who have now lost a part of my respect and others from those who, despite their legal education, seem to lack an understanding of the law.While I do not claim to know much about the law, here are my submissions on this matter based on my limited knowledge below: Defamation is both a civil wrong (tort) and…

The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) says it has embarked on capacity building for youths across the country on cassava cultivation.The Director-General of NNMDA, Prof. Martins Emeje, at a webinar organised by the agency on Cassava Value Chain Initiative (CVCI) with Nigeria youths, said that the capacity building would be on cassava cultivation for pharmaceutical products.According to Emeje, Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world, yet does not have good value addition on cassava and its products.He said that if the country should harness the value chain in cassava properly, the nation wouĺd be attractive globally…

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says there is need to strengthen the collaboration between the ministry and the Nigerian navy in safeguarding Nigerian maritime space as it is done in other climes.Oyetola made this submission on Thursday in Abuja at the Senate public hearing on the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill 2024.The bill to establish Nigerian Coast Guard recently scaled second reading in the Senate.The minister said it was important to give credit to the Nigerian Navy for its achievements in safeguarding the Nigerian maritime space and giving Nigeria a good image worldwide.Oyetola said the collaborative effort…

The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on relevant stakeholders in the film industry to continue to celebrate and uplift African cinema.Mahmoud made the call at the closing ceremony/ award night of the foremost Zuma Film Festival in Abuja on Thursday.She said this would ensure that voices from our continent are heard on every stage around the worldThe minister was represented by Maigida Adamu Kuku, State Coordinator on Special Investment Programmes.Mahmoud said over the past few days, they had witnessed the remarkable talents and innovation that defined the essence of African and global…

A former Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina, has decried prejudice against women (Misogyny), saying that it was anti-social and ungodly.He said this on Thursday in Lagos at the public presentation of a report titled: “Trends and Contexts of Misogyny and Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria”.The report was presented by the Journalists for Christ (JFC), a faith-based, non-governmental media organisation.As the JFC Board Chairman and Special Guest of Honour at the event, Adesina, said he was intrigued by the report on misogyny, and wanted to read it to see its various dimensions and recommendations.“The Bible says, “The Lord gave the word…