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Governor Akeredolu advocates investment in Marijuana business

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Governor Akeredolu advocates investment in Marijuana business

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says the state could diversify its economy by tapping into the marijuana market.

In a tweet on Monday, Akeredolu explained that with an estimated value of $145 billion in 2025, the state would be shortchanging itself if it ignores the marijuana business.

“We all know that Ondo State is the hot bed of cannabis cultivation in Nigeria,” he wrote.

“We know how to grow it and it thrives well in the Sunshine State. With an estimated value of $145 Billion in 2025, we would be shortchanging ourselves if we failed tap into the Legal Marijuana Market.

“Our focus now is Medical Marijuana cultivation in controlled plantations under the full supervision of the @ndlea_nigeria. I strongly implore the FG to take this seriously as it is a thriving industry that will create 1000’s of Jobs for our youth & spur Economic Diversification.”

John Dumelo weds Gifty in grand style

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John Dumelo weds Gifty in grand style

John Dumelo has taken the mother of his son Gifty Maruya to the alter.

The wedding took place over the weekend at the Royal Senchi Hotel in Akosombo Ghana.

Like the traditional wedding that took place a year ago, the wedding was star studded, all of the A list Ghanaian stars including Nigerian stars were in attendance.

They came to share the joy and excitement. His longtime friend Fred Mawuah was his best man and Nadia Buari the brides maid.

Agriculture offers huge opportunities for solving problems -Audu Ogbeh

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Agriculture offers huge opportunities for solving problems -Audu Ogbeh

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Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh said, Agriculture offers huge opportunities for solving problems.

Chief Ogbeh was speaking as Guest of Honour at the Monthly Meeting of Heads of Missions of European Union member state countries, as Special Guest of Honour in Abuja.

In his address, the Honourable Minister presented a report on Agriculture in Nigeria in the present dispensation, highlighting the prospects, challenges and the way forward.

He particularly harped on job creation for the youths to address the increasing challenge of rural-urban migration and mass movement of young people to Europe across the desert; increasing population growth and the implication on food security.

“Fortunately for Africa, and for Nigeria in particular, Agriculture offers us huge opportunities for solving this problem, and our current agricultural agenda targets action to create wealth through crop, livestock, tree crop and fisheries production and, most importantly, value addition.

“We want to take steps to make sure that our children do not continue to live a life of hopelessness. Nor continue to dream that arriving in Europe means instant wealth and comfort. We want to teach our children to work, to earn a living and not continue to be a burden to our European friends and partners.

“We envisage that by embarking on this programme, we would begin to immediately reverse migration first from the cities to the villages, and even from the cities in Europe, back to Africa. Because it is not for lack of what to do, but lack of will to do what is right.

“The strength and unity of our country depends on these rural areas’ development and growth as a country with strong roots with an economic backbone steeped in agro-industrialisation.”

I want new boobs for my birthday -Tonto Dikeh

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I want new boobs for my birthday -Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh posts on Instagram about her birthday and the gift she would want to have. She wants new boobs for her birthday and she is not ashamed.

She plans to celebrate her birthday on the ninth of June by gifting herself new boobs. The controversial star definitely knows how to keep herself in the news.

Pop star, Davido celebrates baby at 4

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Pop star, Davido celebrates baby at 4

Music star Davido posted on his Instagram a picture of his beautiful daughter Imade and the caption reads:

“my baby is four, my first you changed my life, forever I love you”.

The proud father celebrates her fourth birthday.

He posted a second pic where he called her his superstar and dedicates the whole day to her.

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Lupiter Nyongo shares controversial pictures

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Lupiter Nyongo shares controversial pictures

Popular actress Lupiter Nyongo has raised eyebrows after pictures of her and actress and singer Janelle Monae surfaced online.

Questions about her sexuality and whether or not she and Monae are an item are on everyone’s lips.

They were photographed at the just concluded MET gala and Monae who recently broke up with her girlfriend is rumoured to have done this to make ex girlfriend Tessa Thompson jealous

Food Safety: FG Cautions Public on Artificially Ripened Fruits

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Food Safety: FG Cautions Public on Artificially Ripened Fruits

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cautioned the general public to be careful of fruits that have been forcefully ripened by application of chemicals.
This was conveyed in a press statement signed by the Commission’s Chief Executive, Babatunde Irukera.

According to the press statement, “The FCCPC has received credible information that chemicals are used as forced and artificial ripening agents for fruits, vegetables and other food items. Of this particular note is the use of calcium carbide”.

“Calcium carbide is a chemical compound containing arsenic and phosphorus, which have been scientifically proven to contain harmful carcinogenic properties that are harmful and capable of serious adverse effects and possible fatalities associated with consumption of food containing them.”

The FCCPC cautioned consumers, retailers, farmers and others in the produce value and distribution chain to desist this practice and advised consumers to be careful and vigilant while purchasing fruit items by examining the fruits physical appearance; the colour, texture and flavour, be purchasing these items.

The Commission noted that, “One way of detecting fruits or produce artificially ripened is to carry out a careful and physical examination before purchase. Forcefully ripened fruits usually do not have uniform colours, they appear with yellow and green patches, and are hard in texture as well as low in flavour.”

The FCCPC further stated that it is collaborating with other regulatory bodies and stakeholders in the food security value chain to prevent the continuing practice. It said it would sensitize and educate stakeholders on the issue, while also assuring that produce already compromised would be interdicted and confiscated.

Transnational crime: Nigeria to Host ECOWAS Security Chiefs

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Transnational crime: Nigeria to Host ECOWAS Security Chiefs

Police and security chiefs in the West African sub-region are set to meet in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts at galvanizing multinational efforts towards finding a lasting solution to transnational crimes, especially terrorism and violent extremism.

The summit which is holding under the auspices of West African Police and Security Chiefs WAPCCO 14th – 16th May 2019, in Abuja will also focus on kidnapping, illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons, human trafficking, maritime security, herders and farmers’ conflict amongst others.

The event, which will have in attendance the INTERPOL Secretary General, representatives of African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), members of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) in South Africa and representatives from Committee of Chiefs of Police from Central Africa among other key Security Stakeholders will present very importantly, an opportunity for all Security Chiefs across West Africa to re-commit themselves to collaborate more effectively towards tackling trans-border crimes and other regional security threats in an increasingly globalized world.

The West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO) is a structure under ECOWAS designed to bring together Heads of Police of ECOWAS Member States to exchange and share intelligence and collaborate with one another in the fight against criminality and Security threats in West Africa.

WAPCCO’s areas of interest include the tackling of illicit trade on drugs, enforcement of immigration laws, policing of marine space, customs activities, and financial intelligence amongst others.

 

No plan to shift inauguration date to June 12 says Presidency

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No plan to shift inauguration date to June 12 says Presidency

The Presidency has said there is no truth in reports that the Federal Government is considering shifting the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for second term from May 29 to June 12.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, made the clarification in an interview on Sunday.

BREAKING: AAC suspends presidential candidate, Sowore Omoyele

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BREAKING: AAC suspends presidential candidate, Sowore Omoyele

Activist and presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Sowore Omoyele, has been suspended by the party.

The founder of Sahara Reporters has been accused of carrying out anti-party politics and illegal inflow of illegal foreign funds into the party.

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