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From Lose To Killings, Nigeria Has Had A Terrible Week by Tmicheals123(m): 3:43pm On Jun 28, 2018
This week has been so terrible for Nigeria and it obvious that 3 calamities befall a democratic nation having over 196 million population. Today is just "Thursday" and the country has experienced nothing but "Hell".

Plateau killings

The week started off on a bloody and sad note. On Sunday, June 24, 2018, there was a deadly clash between farmers and herders in Plateau state. The body count was unfortunately high. Initial estimates placed the lives lost at 86. According to international media, the number is above 200.

The violence is the latest from the herdsmen crisis which has escalated within the last year into a serious and complex problem that the Federal Government has found difficult to solve.

The Vice President and President traveled to Plateau later in the week to meet local leaders and sympathize with the lives lost. Despite their attempts, there is a still a general mood skepticism that little or nothing will be done about the herdsmen crisis.

Poverty capital of the world

While still dealing with the aftermath of the bloodbath, the World Poverty Clock announced that Nigeria is now the poverty capital of the world on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

According to its current estimate, around 643,527,400 people all over the world, 8% of the world's population, are currently living in extreme poverty.

Of that figure, an estimated 86,977,400 are currently living in Nigeria, a number that accounts for 44.2% of its current estimated 196 million population.

According to the World Poverty Clock, the poverty in the country is still rising with a negative escape rate of -5.8.

At its current progression, Nigeria is expected to have 119,766,229 people living in extreme poverty by the year 2030.

The Federal Government has responded to the figures by the World Poverty Clock, saying that the figures are outdated. This was the first bruise on Nigeria's international reputation this week.

Super Eagles defeat to Argentina

On the same day, the Super Eagles painfully left to the 2018 World Cup in Russia by losing to Argentina 21-. The national football team conceded a goal scored by Marcus Rojo in the 86th minute. Football and heartbreaks.

Coming into the World Cup, optimism was sky high based on global attention of our jersey and the individual talent brimming in our squad. Sadly optimism does not yield precious 3 points.

After a mediocre display against Croatia, the Super Eagles flew and demolished the Vikings for Iceland only to lose painfully to Messi and his gang.

It was a sword in the hearts of millions of Nigerians who not only wanted the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2nd round but finally defeat Argentina in a World Cup game.

Read more: https://mashable.com.ng/from-lose-to-killings-nigeria-has-had-a-terrible-week/

Re: From Lose To Killings, Nigeria Has Had A Terrible Week by Chuksmonika(m): 3:56pm On Jun 28, 2018
If nothing is done urgently about all thses senseless killing going on,Nigeria may slip into crisis,and serious one at that

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Re: From Lose To Killings, Nigeria Has Had A Terrible Week by Tmicheals123(m): 4:05pm On Jun 28, 2018
Uhmm. Exaclty! Our leaders are ignorant of what is expected of them. They thought providing social amenities and stability for the country solves the indifference? No, it doesn't. Nigeria security is at stake!!!!

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