Tag: Animals
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80% of animals in Maduguri Zoo killed by flood- Zoo Manager
80 per cent of animals in the Maiduguri Zoo’s popularity known as Sanda Kyarimi Zoo Park, have died as a result of the reported floods in Borno State. According to the General Manager of the zoo, Ali Abatcha, while 80 per cent of the animals in the zoo have been killed by the flood, others…
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We’ll impound vehicles transporting human beings with animals – FRSC
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will impound any vehicle found carrying human beings together with animals. Mr Anthony Uga, FRSC Sector Commander Ogun, disclosed this to NAN on Friday in Ota, Ogun.
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WARNING! Consumption of animal blood may trigger another anthrax outbreak in Nig- experts
Food and animal experts have warned that the consumption of animal blood as meat, especially from diseased animals, could lead to another outbreak of anthrax, among other zoonotic diseases in Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in July 2023, confirmed the Anthrax outbreak in a mixed livestock farm in Niger State. Explanation:…
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Budget: Animals living in Aso Villa to gulp N201m in 2024 as Nigerians endlessly wait for N50k monthly grant
Aso Villa allocates N201 Million for Animal Welfare, Tinubu and Shettima’s N10.13 Billion Budget for Meals and Travel. This is coming as Nigerians endlessly wait for the promised N50,000.00 Federal Government grant and new minimum wage to start by April 2024. In the scrutiny of the 2024 budget proposal, it has been revealed that a…
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When the snail enters a head-butt competition of animals with horns, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa THE House of Representatives is sulking that President Muhammadu Buhari did not honour the invitation to address it on Thursday over serious insecurity in the country. It had earlier been humoured with a promise. But in circumventing the invitation, so-called advice by the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, claiming…
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Stop slaughtering sick, dead animals for peoples’ consumption – Monarch cautions butchers
The Chun-Mada of Mada in Nasarawa State, Mr Samson Gamu-Yare has cautioned butchers in the area against slaughtering sick or dead animals for sale to members of the public. Gamu-Yare gave the advice on Wednesday during the coronation and presentation of appointment letter to the new leader of the Butchers Association of Akwanga Local Government…
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FG investigates importation of 140 snakes, 660 other animals from Cameroon
The Federal Government says it has commenced investigation to uncover the importers of three consignments containing 140 species of snakes and 660 other animals imported into Nigeria from Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the Nigeria Customs Service on July 26 intercepted three consignments containing 140 species of snakes and 660 other animals…