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WHAT IS CATTLE COLONY?

The idea behind the Cattle Colonies is to cater for the needs of cattle herders in terms of availability of resources to take care of their cattle while avoiding unnecessary clashes and tussles over economic resources such as land and water between them and farmers.

Cattle colonies are expected to be large expanses of land procured by the Federal Government, in collaboration with States (already 16 States have indicated interest in this), where water, grass and security would be provided to cattle herders who would in turn pay for rent and other services provided by the Government.


DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CATTLE COLONY AMD RANCHING

1. A Cattle Colony is bigger in size than a Ranch, and caters for more cattle. A cattle colony can cater for as many as 40 ranchers.
2. While a ranch is provided for by the Herders, a Colony is provided for by the Government who collect rent from the herders to use these facilities. The reason for this is that ranching is a Capital intensive venture and cannot be embarked on by rural subsistent low earning herders, if ranching were to be made compulsory, it would be hard for rural herdsmen to comply with it.
3. In Cattle Colonies the Federal Government collaborates with the States to provide these lands (note that lands, by virtue of the Land Use Act are vested in the Governors of the State), water and security, while in ranches the herders have to provide this for themselves.

BENEFITS OF HAVING CATTLE COLONIES


1. Safety of lives and property and a drastic reduction in farmers and herders clashes
2. Cattle produce healthier beef when they are kept in colonies, and also produce more milk
3. Farmers do not have to worry about the safety of their crops and thus more production is ensured for the farmers, which means more economic activity in the agriculture sector
4. Cattle colonies would put a stop to cattle being rustled by thieves and terrorists
5. It would become easier to identify criminals who either masquerade as herdsmen or are herdsmen who commit murderous crimes and destruction.

http://www.agricinfo.com/2018/01/5-top-benefits-of-cattle-colony.html?m=0

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Zobo drink is made from dried Roselle plant flowers or commonoly known as Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves coming from a species of Hibiscus plant. This type of plant is native of West Africa and has gained popularity in recent years. This drink is also known as Roselle drink and it is sometimes called Sorrel drink in the Carribean, in Sudan, it is called Karkade. Mexicon people also like to consume this drink and call it Aguas Fercas.
Some of those nutrients are
Water soluble antioxidant.
Huge amounts of vitamin C.
Organic acids including citric acid, tartaric acid and maleic acid.
Acidic polysaccharides and flavonoid glycosides as like delphinine and cyanidin.
Anti-hypertensive properties
Anti-bacterial propertis
Enzyme inhibitor
High level of antioxidant
Health benefits of Zobo drink are:
1. Prevents High Blood Pressure, Constipation, Diabetes and Constipation
2 Prevents Kidney Disease
3. Prevents cold and infection
4 Help to get back the loss of appetite
5 Prevents Cancer
6.Support and control weight loss
7. Supplies calcium
So don't forget to take zobo drink at least once a week.

http://www.agricinfo.com/2018/01/7-health-benefits-of-zobo-hibiscus.html?m=0

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The Federal Government says work will commence next week on cattle colonies in states that has indicated interest to establish them.
Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, disclosed this on Friday during a visit to the Agriculture and Veterinary Complex of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Ogbeh said that the National Economic Council on Thursday set up a 10-member committee comprising the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as Chairman and nine governors to facilitate the commencement of the cattle colonies in interested states.
“We are happy that we are making progress in agriculture now.
“One of the most topical issues we have today is that of farmers and herdsmen clashes.
“If we do not deal with it quickly, we run the risk of damaging the harmony and the co-existence of Nigeria as a country. The killings are getting too many.
“In our attempt to solve the problem, we have proffered certain solutions but perhaps we were not sensitive enough to Nigeria’s fragile sensitivities and suspicions.
“When we spoke of colonies, we were immediately greeted with reactions that this was an attempt to cease Nigeria’s land and give to the Fulanis to colonise.
“The intention is not for Fulanis or anyone to colonise any territory. It is to provide a haven for cattle to graze in peace under controlled environments to prevent the conflicts between farmers and herdsmen.
“Only yesterday, a committee was set up by the Vice President with members, most of them, state governors discussing this matter an
The minister said that the Federal Government would engage the services of the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) to assist in the production of fodder for cattle.
According to him, open grazing is posing serious challenges and it is not too efficient for the cattle.
Ogbeh described open grazing as a `torture’ to cattle which usually do not enjoy long distance walks.
resolving that states that are interested will begin work on this matter as soon as next week.’’
http://www.agricinfo.com/2018/01/cattle-colonies-implementation-to-begin.html

1) Former African president hides posh cars in the bush after losing elections.
2) Millions of dollars found buried in cemetery.
3) A billionaire buried with money in an expensive SUV.

You can only find this in one continent in the world which happens to be the poorest and yet most people there don't see something wrong.

One day one American president will ask Why the hell are you messing up our currency? They we all will get angry.

Ranching is better than open grazing

Cow dung is a huge business opportunity. If you ranch, it will provide you a base for collecting them and adding value to them. Cow dung is no small enterprise in China. You can negotiate for a farm space/land to grow grasses for your cattle all year round. You can irrigate and grow grasses regardless of climate. You can create a cattle feed market, it will employ your folks. (I will invest in it too), because it's cheap money. The fulanis in Nigeria are just ignorant of their opportunities. They will make more money and have a huge economy if they ranch. Do you know that Cow dung is a vital source of fertilizer. Do you know that China is exporting processed cow dung to other countries. As cattle farming scale enlarges day by day, the quantity of cow dung has become larger and larger. According to the report, the manure produced by one cattle per day equates about 5%-6% of its weight, in other words, a cattle with 450kg weight can excrete about 25kg manure per day averagely, then there is more than 9000kg for one year. In general, all types of cattle produce large amounts of manure: milk cows(62 kg/day), bulls (42 kg/day), beef cows (37 kg/day), steers (26 kg/day), heifers (24 kg/day) and calves (12 kg/day), so the quantity of cow dung from a cattle farm with certain scale is very huge . how can you collect the dungs if you don't stay in one place.

Simple logic!!!
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Some people came to this meeting prepared while others didn't. Please try to spot those that are not prepared. Later they will say the white people gave them a bad deal. Wake up and take control of your future.
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Freedom Of Speech Is Not Everyone Agreeing On A Single Idea, Opinion or Thought.

When we were kids in Nigeria we were never allowed to talk at home especially, when adults were around. My father was a bit liberal and he would allow us to talk but once visitors came in we would shut up ourselves or be giving a gagging order. I had a friend that only received a monologue from his father and was never allowed to speak back. At 16 he was already robbing people in Benin. I wonder why?

They called it respect in Nigeria. But actually, it is muzzling of creativity and Freedom.

That generation of adult that muzzled freedom of speech are still in government in Nigeria. Freedom of speech; is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community to articulate one's opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or sanction.

When I went to America it was difficult for me to adjust to that part of life that children talked back at you because it was against my upbringing. I later on learned to appreciate it fully and now all my white nephews and nieces call me by my first name. Fellow Africans think they don't respect me. But in contrary, they have more respect for me that those in Nigeria. calling me by my first name is for them normal. In Nigeria they rather call me Chairman. That is also normal for them. But they will be the first to arrange for others to come and attack me if they are angry at me. This actually happened. I don't know about you, but I prefer to be called by my first name and my life is safe at your hand.

You may not like the idea expressed based on that freedom. Many people will fight and argue until everyone sees and express the same idea they have. That is coercion to enforce uniformity of thought. It is a gagging order, the opposite of Freedom of speech.

A gag order is an order, typically a legal order by a court or government, restricting information or comment from being made public or passed onto any unauthorized third party.

Everyone of us is a completely different entity from any other person on earth so I can express my opinions based on my experiences in life which forms the interpretation of my reality. I don't expect you to agree with everything I say because your reality is different. So please don't expect me to agree with you on all your opinions. The idea of Freedom of Speech must be fully understood.
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WHO ARE FULANI HERDSMEN?
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THEM
But the issue is not new - clashes between different groups of Fulani herders and farmers have killed thousands of people in Nigeria over the past two decades.
In 2014, more than 1,200 people lost their lives, according to the most recent Global Terrorism Index. This made the Fulanis the world's fourth deadliest militant group, the report said.
February's massacre of some 300 people in central Benue state and last month's raid in southern Enugu state, where more than 40 were killed, caused outrage across Nigeria. Properties were destroyed and thousands of people forced to flee their homes.
This led to growing anti-Fulani sentiment in some parts of the country with the hashtag #fulaniherdsmen trending on social media.
President Muhammadu Buhari, himself a Fulani, has responded to the public outcry and ordered the security forces to crack down on the cattle raiders.
But the issue is much more complicated than this.
Who are the Fulanis?
They are believed to be the largest semi-nomadic group in the world and are found across West and Central Africa - from Senegal to the Central African Republic
In Nigeria, some continue to live as semi-nomadic herders, while other have moved to cities
Unlike the more integrated city dwellers, the nomadic groups spend most of their lives in the bush and are the ones largely involved in these clashes
They herd their animals across vast areas, frequently clashing with farming communities
They are often linked with another group, the Hausas, having lived together for a very long time. Some refer to the Hausa-Fulanis but they are different groups
The Fulanis played a key role in 19th Century revival of Islam in Nigeria

What is the fighting about?

1.Disagreements over the use of essential resources such as farmland, grazing areas and water between herders and local farmers are said to be the major source of the fighting.
2.Fulani herders can travel hundreds of miles in large numbers with their cattle in search of pasture. They are often armed with weapons to protect their livestock.
3.They frequently clash with farmers who consistently accuse them of damaging their crops and failing to control their animals.
4.The Fulanis respond that they are being attacked by gangs from farming communities who try to steal their cattle and they are just defending themselves.
5.The clashes used to be confined to Nigeria's central region, with the mainly Christian Berom farming community in Plateau state engaging in tit-for-tat killings with Muslim nomadic herders.
But the continued effect of climate change on grazing lands has pushed the Fulani herdsmen further forward south in search of grass and water.
This has widened the scope of the conflict with deadly incidents being increasingly reported in southern parts of the country, raising fears that the violence could threaten the fragile unity that exists among Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups.
Why is the conflict so vicious and complicated?

Apart from clashes with farmers, there have been allegations that some Fulanis have been involved in armed robbery, rape and communal violence especially in central and northern part of the country. Similar accusations have also been made against them in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Their association with the Hausa ethnic group and their nomadic nature has also made them vulnerable to attack, and they have been caught up in ethnic clashes not of their making.
Much of the violence in central Nigeria dates back to the 2002 and 2004 clashes in the Yelwa-Shendam area of Plateau state in which thousands lost their lives.
This saw ethnic, political, economic and religious tensions overlap and the consequences are still seen with deep distrust between mainly Muslim Fulani herders and mostly Christian farming communities, who see the Hausa-Fulanis as outsiders trying to take their land.
The Fulanis are also sometimes attacked and have their animals stolen by bandits, prompting brutal reprisals. This is not unique to central Nigeria but the country as a whole.
Police recently announced the arrest of several suspected Fulani militants armed with "dangerous weapons" outside the capital, Abuja. The men say they were on their way to recover their stolen cattle.
Fulani associations have consistently denied any links to militants, saying they are being blamed for crimes committed by others.
"It is not fair to blame us for every incident because in most cases we are the victims," Sa'idu Baso, a senior Fulani leader in eastern Nigeria, told the BBC.
"Nigerian authorities need to do more to protect our people and their cattle," he added.
Where do the weapons come from?
The deadly nature of the violence has left many people wondering about the source of the arms being used to carry out the atrocities.
The most common weapon used in these types of conflict is the AK47 assault rifle, Abubakar Tsav, a former federal police commissioner, told the BBC.
He says that the conflict in Libya and Mali has increased the proliferation of small and large arms into the country because Nigeria's porous borders are uncontrollable.
"Some people are exchanging stolen crude oil for arms and these are being easily shipped through our sea ports."
Another theory being suggested is that the herders get their weapons from black markets across West and Central Africa, because they live in the bush and travel throughout the region.
How serious is the conflict?
The conflict has cost Africa's largest economy more than $14bn (£10bn) in the three years to 2015, according to the UK-based humanitarian organisation, Mercy Corps .
It has "impeded market development and economic growth by destroying productive assets, preventing trade, deterring investment, and eroding trust between markets actors," it added in a report last July.
The recent upsurge also represents a fresh security challenge for a country already stretched by the seven-year Boko Haram insurgency in its north-eastern region.
Unlike that crisis which is concentrated on a fraction of the country, this conflict is occurring in almost every part of Africa's most populous nation.
The UN says it is worried by the " complete impunity enjoyed so far by perpetrators of previous attacks", and called on the government to do more to protect its citizens.
Reports in the local media say MPs are working on a law that will establish grazing areas across the country to douse the tension between the rival groups.
But the move has proved unpopular with many, especially in the south.
"The Fulani herdsman is running a business with his cows, why should we have to give up our lands for his interests," one man said on Twitter .
However, it is difficult to generalise anything related to the Fulanis because in most cases, these nomadic herdsmen don't even know each other and carry out their activities independently.
There is certainly no evidence that Fulani groups have a single political goal.
So in many ways it is inaccurate to describe them as a single militant group.
This makes it difficult for the authorities to come up with any sustainable plan to end the crisis.
source: http://www.agricinfo.com/2018/01/top-facts-to-know-about-fulani-herdsmen.html

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NEWS UPDATE: Kogi State Governor visits Minister of Agriculture, wants Kogi to be pioneer state for FG's cattle colony programme.

The Governor of Kogi State – Alh. Yahaya Bello was today received by the Hon. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development – Chief Audu Ogbeh on a courtesy visit in Abuja.
Governor Bello who was accompanied by his Commissioner for Agriculture - Mr. Oloruntoba Kehinde and Special Adviser on SDGs – Arc. Abdulraheem Okara, said he was visiting the Minister to acquaint him on the progress being made in the agricultural sector in the state; seek FG’s support for specific programmes including the management of the Silos in Lokoja and to request that Kogi State be the pioneer state for the planned cattle colony programme of the Federal Government.

According to the Governor, the state has effectively managed herders/farmers peaceful co-existence so far through regular stakeholders’ consultations and the inclusion of the cattle breeding community in the traditional administration of the various communities.

The Governor also briefed the Minister on the giant strides recorded by the state in livestock, dairy and rice production. With the recent unveiling of Kogi's ‘Confluence Rice’, Gov. Bello said the local rice would be available in the 10 neighbouring states, upon the complete installation of Kogi rice Mill with a milling capacity of 50 tonnes per day by the end of the first quarter of 2018.

Hon. Minister, Chief Audu Ogbeh congratulated the Governor for his foresight and interest in the new cattle breeding programme and commended his general achievements in agriculture.

Chief Ogbeh noted that Kogi State is very important to Nigeria’s Value Chain Development Programme especially in Cashew and Cassava: “Kogi is the largest producer of cashew nuts in Nigeria and your large production capacity in Cassava has great foreign exchange potential through the production of ethanol, syrup and industrial starch. Kogi state has been earmarked for massive land clearing this year and we are also looking at establishing a cashew processing factory in the state.", he said.

Present to receive the Governor during the visit were the Permanent Secretary – Dr. Bukar Hassan; some Directors in the Ministry and Special Advisers to the Hon. Minister.

http://www.agricinfo.com/2018/01/kogi-state-is-ready-for-cattle-colonial.html?m=0

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The way Forward: Start With A Total Cow Meat BoyCott.

People ask me what is the way forward? I always have the same answer. ACTION. Nigerians don't take a collective actions. The only people that have always stick with themselves are the Fulanis and Hausas. That is why they have dominated the country so long. You may not like it but it is the way it is. Edo Man will rather stick with an Hausa man than help an Esan man. Vice versa. Yet he will complain that he is being dominated. Why will he not be dominated. It is the survival of the fittest.

Everybody wake up daily and look for their own food, even the educated ones. Nobody call the other to say, what do we need to do today collectively to move our situation further. Every single victim killed by the Fulani herdsmen has a Governor, Senator, Representative, A chief and even a King or Oba and probably a Pastor. What did they do? NOTHING. Go and kill a Fulani in his hometown and see what will happen to you.

Take the Fulani Herdsmen menace. Many of us know the Fulani cattle herdsmen leaders who are orchestrating this violence by name and the security operatives know them too. In Edo State the names of some of these people are on the document on this page. I have dealt with them. They have shot at me with AK47. I stood my ground until some Edo citizens decided to help the Fulanis to finish the Job and kill me then my wife forced me to leave. So I am surprised the government don't know them.

Nigerians must one day stop talking, hissing and sighing and do something. First, the South, East and Middlebelt must stop eating cow meat. Total Boycott and demand that this mess stop otherwise nobody will eat meat anymore.

That doesn't cost anybody any money and Buhari cannot force you to eat meat. right?

However, It is the same Eastern, the Southern and the Middlebelt indigenes that will betray any leader of such movement in Nigeria to the Fulani. Why? Most of the people profiting from this cattle nonsense in Nigeria are from these regions. So The Fulani will always roam, kill and lame. It is just the start. Nothing ever gets fixed unless people work on them.

For one reason or the other, When money is involved most Nigerians have not learned to do what is right no matter what? It is barbaric and a nation of such people will never progress. In fact, it will descend into a total anarchy soon if people don't start waking up.

So Today, SHARE this Message. Stop eating Cow Meat. Buy and eat goat meat. In 3 months the Fulani Herdsmen will come to their senses.
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Below are top health benefits of Cashew nuts
1. Prevents Cancer:
Proanthocyanidins are a class of flavonols which fight against tumor cells by stopping them to divide further. These proanthocyanidins and high copper content in cashew nuts help fight against cancerous cells and keeps you away fcancer. This is one of the major cashew nut benefits.
2. Healthy Heart:
Cashews contain low fat content when compared to other nuts and that too in the oleic acid form which is very healthy for heart. They are cholesterol free and the antioxidants present keeps you away from heart diseases.
3. Lowers High Blood Pressure:
Cashew nuts lower your blood pressure with the help of magnesium present in them.
4. Helps Hair:
Copper is the mineral which helps your hair get that color. So if you take cashews which are full of copper content, you can get that black hair that you always wished for.
5. Healthy Bones:
Like calcium, magnesium is also important for bone health which is the main content in cashew nuts.
6. Healthy Nerves :
Magnesium is stored on the bones surface which prevents calcium from entering the nerve cells and thus keeps the blood vessels and muscles relaxed. Insufficient amount of magnesium can lead calcium to enter the blood vessels leading them to contract. It also leads to high blood pressure, migraine headache etc.
7. Prevents Gallstones:
Daily intake of cashewnut can reduce the risk of developing gallstones up to 25%.
8. Helps in Weight Loss:
Even though cashew nuts are considered as fats, it contains good cholesterol. So contrary to popular belief, those who eat cashews at least twice a week gain less weight when compared to those who eat less.
9. Anti-oxidants :
Selenium, copper, magnesium etc. act as co-factors for many enzymes.
10. Helps Digestion:
Cashew nuts help in growth and development, nucleic acid synthesis and digestion.
11. High on Vitamins:
Cashew nuts are rich in vitamins like riboflavin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, niacin etc. These vitamins keep you safe from sideroblastic anemia, pellagra, etc.
12. Healthy Gums and Teeth:
As mentioned before, the magnesium content present in cashew nuts is very good for bones. So it gives healthy teeth as well as strong gums to hold them.
13. Pleasant sleep:
After menopause, these cashew nuts can give you relaxed and pleasant sleep during nights.
14. Free Radicals :
Cashew nuts help our body to utilize iron properly and eliminate free radicals which cause health problems.
15. Macular Degeneration :
Cashew nuts have the ability to filter Sun’s UV rays and protect us from macular degeneration.
Now that you know the health benefits of Cashew nuts, ensure that you eat a few once every week I am sure you already love them.
Drop your comment below for more enlightenment and discussion .
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TIMELINE OF ATTACKS ON BENUE STATE FROM 2013 – 2018 updated by UNKNOWN Contributor.

1. February 2013 Fulani Attacked Agatu burning Inoli, Ologba, olegeje, olegogboche, olegede, Adana, Inminy and Abugbe communities. Many lives lost.

2. April 23 2013.
10 farmers killed in an attack on Mbasenge community in Guma LGA by suspected herdsmen.

3. May 7, 2013.
47 mourners gunned down in Agatu while burying two policemen killed the Tuesday before in Nassarawa.

4. May 14, 2013.
Over 200 herdsmen surround Ekwo-Okpanchenyi, Agatu LGA killing 40 locals.

5. July 5, 2013.
20 people were killed in a “conflict” between Tiv farmers & herdsmen at Nzorov,Guma LGA, Benue state.

6. July 31 2013
herdsmen invade 2 villages in Agatu LGA killing 8 villagers allegedly in retaliation for the killing of 112 cows

7. November 7, 2013.
Attackers strike at Ikpele & Okpopolo communities killing 7 and displacing over 6000 inhabitants.

8. Nov 9, 2013.
36 locals killed and 7 villages overrun in an attack by herdsmen on locals in Agatu LGA.

9. Nov 20, 2013.
Attack on communities in Guma LGA, killing 22 locals and destroying properties worth millions of naira.

10. Jan 20 2014.
Gunmen attack Agatu LGA, killing 5 soldiers and 7 civilians.

11. Jan 20, 2014.
Attack on Adeke village. 3 dead.

12. 20-21 Feb 2014.
Herdsmen attack Gwer West LGA. 35 persons killed. 80,000 displaced. 6 Council Wards Sacked.

13. Feb 24, 2014.
Attack on a Tiv community along Naka road, Makurdi, killing 8 people.

14. March 6, 2014.
30 killed in Kwande, Katsina/Ala and Logo LGAs by attackers dressed in military uniforms. 6 villages sacked.

15. March 12, 2014.
Raid on Ukpam village of Mbabaai in Guma LGA. 28 persons killed. Yam barns and farms burnt.

16. March 10, 2014.
Former Governor Suswam’s convoy attacked by herdsmen at Umenger. He and convoy manage an escape.

17. March 12, 2014.
Herdsmen attack Suswam’s village in Logo LGA. 22 slaughtered. Entire village sacked.

18. March 23, 2014.
25 killed and over 50 injured by herdsmen said to be bearing sophisticated weapons in Gbajimba, Guma LGA.

19. March 25, 2014.
Police recover 7 corpses following an attack on Agena village by Herdsmen.

20. March 29, 2014.
Herdsmen attack 4 villages in Agatu LGA. 19 people killed, 15 others abducted.

21. March 29, 2014.
Suspected use of chemical weapons on Shengev community in Gwer West LGA leaving 15 people dead.

22. March 30, 2014.
19 locals killed and 15 abducted in Agatu LGA.

23. April 10, 2014.
Over 100 herdsmen attacked 4 villages in Ukemberaga/Tswarev ward of Logo LG, 6 killed,Properties lost.

24. April 15, 2014.
Attack on Obagaji, Headquarters of Agatu LGA, 12 youths killed.

25. September 10, 2014.
Herdsmen attacked five villages in Ogbadibo LGA leaving scores dead.

26. January 27, 2015.
17 persons killed in attacks on Abugbe, Okoklo, Ogwule & Ocholoyan in Agatu LGA by herdsmen.

27. January 30, 2015.
Over 100 attackers stormed 5 villages in Logo LGA, killing 9 persons in the attack.

28. March 15, 2015.
Egba village in Agatu LGA sacked by herdsmen,over 90 locals, including women and children killed.

29. April 27, 2015.
28 persons killed by herdsmen in attack on 3 villages at Mbadwem, Guma LGA; houses and farmlands razed.

30. May 11, 2015.
Ikyoawen community in Turan Kwande LGA invaded by herdsmen. 5 persons killed & 8 others wounded.

31. May 24, 2015.
100 killed in an attack by herdsmen in villages &refugee camps at Ukura, Gafa, Per and Tse-Gusa, Logo LGA.

32. July 7, 2015.
1 local killed and several others injured following an attack on mourners in Imande Bebeshi in Kwande LGA.

33. November 5, 2015.
12 persons killed, 25 others injured in Buruku LGA following an attack by suspected herdsmen.

34. Feb 8, 2016.
10 killed and over 300 displaced in clash between herdsmen and farmers at Tor-Anyiin and Tor-Ataan in Buruku LGA.

35. Feb 21-24, 2016.
Over 500 locals killed and 7000 displaced in an attack on Agatu LGA by fulani herdsmen. Over 7 villages razed.

36. March 9, 2016.
8 residents killed by herdsmen in attacks on Ngorukgan, Tse Chia, Deghkia and Nhumbe in Logo LGA.

37. March 11, 2016.
Attack on Convoy of Senator David Mark by suspected herdsmen in Agatu LGA. No casualty recorded.

38. March 13, 2016.
6 people including an APC youth leader killed by herdsmen in an attack on Tarkaa LGA.

39. February 29, 2016
11 killed in Edugbeho Agatu LG including a police inspector.

40. March 10, 2016
Two killed in attack on Obagaji Agatu.

41. March 5, 2016
Houses burnt in Agatu. Security forces prevented killings.

42. January 24, 2017:
15 persons were killed by rampaging Fulani herdsmen, who attacked farmers in Ipiga village in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State.
43. March 2, 2017: No fewer than 10 persons were killed in a renewed hostility between herdsmen and farmers in Mbahimin community, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.

44. March 11, 2017: Seven people were killed when herdsmen attacked a Tiv community, Mkgovur village in Buruku local government area of Benue State.

45. May 8: Three persons were confirmed killed by herdsmen in Tse-Akaa village, Ugondo Mbamar District of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.

46. May 13, 2017: Less than one week after many people were killed by herdsmen in three communities of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, armed herders struck again on May 13 killing eight more people.

47. December 31, 2017 and January 2, 2018: 50 persons including seven members of the Benue State Livestock Guards have been killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities by suspected Fulani herdsmen after they invaded Gaambe-Tiev, Ayilamo and Turan all in Logo LGA as well as Umenger, Tse-Akor and Tomatar near Tse-Abi in Nongov District of Guma LGA.

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Fluted pumpkin also known as Ugu is well grown in West Africa as a leaf vegetable and also for its edible seed. It belongs to a member of the Curcurbitaceae family and is indigenous to southern Nigeria. The seed produced by the gourd which are high in protein and fat, and can therefore contribute to a well-balanced diet. It is widely cultivated in the West and Central Africa (Benin Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, Sierra Leone to Angola, and up to Uganda in east Africa).
Doing Ugu Business in Nigeria is good because larger population cook it as soup.
Considered an “oil seed”, the fluted gourd is high in oil (30%). The shoots contain high levels of potassium and iron, while seeds are composed of 27% crude proteins and 53% fats. The leaves contain a high amount of antioxidants and hepatoprotective and antimicrobial properties.
You can’t eat the fruits of this plant, but you can eat the seeds. They are large and are high in protein and fat. Today, they are becoming wildly popular among those who are on a diet because of their nutritious properties. You can ground them into powder and use for cooking or eat them whole.
Ugu Business in Nigeria, that is the farming does well on a sandy-loamy soil. Clear the land you are using from every stump and debris. Till the soil if it is hard for easy penetration of roots, good aeration and proper germination of the seed. Pour organic manure on the soil if that is what you are using (cow, goat, chicken, pig dung etc.).
Doing Ugu Business in Nigeria Is good because the farming is so easy. Some people make bed for ugu this is also equally very good. The manure should be the ones that are already treated. After dressing the sol the next thing to do is to plant. This should be done very early in the morning or late evening, you can also plant when the weather is cool and calm. Plant 2-3 seeds per hole.
Dig the hole 4-5cm into the soil and plant the ugu by standing it with the mouth buried to the soil. Cover the hole with a little sand; be sure the ugu is well covered in other not to expose it to the sun. The seed spacing should be 500cm-1m.
Give it time to germinate. Then distribute to markets.

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Maize is a domesticated grass that originated approximately 7000 years ago in what is now Mexico. It is also referred to Corn. Maize was spread across the world shortly after the European discovery of the Americas. Regardless of origin, corn has proven to be one of the most adaptable crops. Its evolution apparently occurred mainly under domestication and resulted in biotypes with adaptation ranging from the tropics to the north temperate zone, from sea level to 12,000 feet altitude, and growing periods (planting to maturity) extending from 6 weeks to 13 months. Maize milling machine is a method of processing maize or corn for safe consumption, such as for people daily food use. The process begins with cleaning the grain and is usually followed by conditioning the maize. All these forms part of the maize processing.
Processing maize flour in Nigeria
Maize is an all-important crop which provides an avenue for making various types of foods. It also has some medicinal values and serves as raw-materials for many industries. There are different uses of maize: We will discuss just one in this article.
Pap
There are two popular paps after processing maize flour in Nigeria; hot-pap and cold-pap.
To prepare paps generally, the maize grains are soaked in cold water inside a basin for 2 to 3 days. Then the grains are washed with clean water severally and later ground to paste. Water is added and leave for days with change of water at interval. At this stage, amount desire may be taken, stirred and poured inside boiling water and stirred until a semi-liquid porridge (hot pap) is obtained. Preparation of cold-pap is differs a little. After the grinding of the grains, the ground paste is filtered using clean, white cloth to get very smooth paste. The remnants called shafts are used to feed animals.


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[color=#F5A215]Do you have a farm please?[/color]

Yes. But no egg to supply at the moment.
check they are many Poultry farms depending on your location.

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Are you a Nigerian looking for something to do as business or you just graduated from the college and you are still waiting for that white collar jobs in Nigeria where you can knot tie and put on that corporate suit and jacket everyday?
Well let me introduce you to a business that is fast yielding profit, not just a little one but profit that you can conveniently rely on. This business I am talking about is eggs supply business.
Eggs supply business is very lucrative and you can determine what you want your profit to look like. Before we analyze the potential profit of this business, let us know the advantages and uses of eggs to see the reason the business of eggs supply is booming.
Egg is high in cholesterol and this makes it a perfect diet for growing children. It can reduce risk of many diseases, it supplies quality protein to the body, it is rich in vitamin A and this helps healthy eyesight, it contains chlorine and this is used to build cell membranes which helps in producing molecules in the human brain.
The uses of eggs are numerous, we use eggs in baking different types of confectioneries like bread, cakes, meat-pie and so on. It is used as cosmetics like shampoo, conditioners, soaps, cholesterol, face mask and lots more. It is also used as glue, the sticky quality of egg white clean some certain surfaces like leather. To make it clear, the demand for eggs in the Nigerian market is so high right now and will continue to be so.
For you to make success in buying and selling eggs there are some tips to put into consideration and here are some of the tips you need for your eggs supply business.
Have Your Own Vehicle
Egg business is more profitable in Nigeria when you make it a mobile business. Purpose of this is to make you distribute your eggs conveniently to your customers. Most shop owners usually feel too comfortable once they are seated in their shops, and so they feel reluctant to go to the farms in order to pick eggs and also they consider the number of cracked eggs they will realize picking eggs directly from farm on their own. This is why being mobile is important in egg business.
Locate Your Target Market
Picking up eggs from farms is not a problem, your target market is what matters to you. Your target should be the highly populated environment. It could be markets any where, the mobility aspect makes you spread your distribution process all around. Once you know where and whom to distribute your eggs to, you will only need to go there directly.
To start buying and selling eggs, you must locate two or more farms depending on what capacity you want to work on, a poultry farm is where you can pick up eggs for sale. Before you can start picking eggs from farms, you must be a registered customer with the farm, and you must be consistent there, meaning you have to always pick up eggs weekly.
Other Working Tools
The basic tool needed for this business is empty crates, it could be paper crates or plastic crates. You can buy crates of 00 pieces at N10,000 or N5,000 if you choose to buy the paper crates , the total number you will need to run your business now depends on you. Note that the paper crates are more protective to your eggs, it reduces the number of cracks you will realize from transferring your eggs, and it is cheaper as well but damages more quickly than the plastics.
Cost of acquiring a used vehicle
constitutes almost 90% of your capital needed in this business. Once you are mobile, the only cost you will need to run this business for a start is N80,000, with this amount you can buy 120 crates of eggs. A crate of egg can cost N650 or less from farm depending on the size you choose to buy, any balance left will be incurred on fueling your vehicle and other road expenses.
Potential Profit In Eggs Supply Business
In this business, you are your own boss and you will decide how much profit you want to make in a week. Depending on any size of egg you choose to buy, you will gain profit of N100 on a crate of egg if you sell as a whole seller but if you choose to sell as retailer you can have profit of N300 on a crate. If you restrict yourself to selling just 100 crates of eggs weekly, that means you will realize profit of N10,000 weekly and this is just N40, 000 monthly.
This is how you determine your profit. Setting a target to sell 1,000 crates of egg per week will mean you will realize 100 x 1,000 = N100,000 weekly , multiply this per month, that is a whooping sum of N400,000 profit monthly. If you deduct your monthly expenses from this amount am very sure you will still have a reasonable amount to save.
Buying and selling eggs might look odd to you but concentrate on how profitable it is and stop waiting for gainful employment in that oil and gas company that may not come until when your responsibilities are enormous. Keep yourself busy and be productive.
Feel free to leave a comment, and if you have any challenges, don’t hesitate to ask questions, locating a farm where you can pick up eggs can also be a challenge to you, ask us any question we will gladly respond to you.
Wish you all the best in your business career.
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