News
Antibiotic Resistance Could Claim 10m Lives Yearly By 2050 — Experts
The World Animal Protection (WAP), an international organisation, has warned that by 2050, antibiotic-resistant infections could claim no fewer than 10 million lives globally each year if urgent action is not taken.
Dr. Patrick Mvinde, Research and Planning Manager at WAP, issued the warning during a workshop for journalists in Abuja on Thursday. The event, themed “Implications of Industrial Animal Farming in Nigeria,” was organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO).
Mvinde said that 1.27 million people already die annually from infections untreatable by existing antibiotics, blaming the trend largely on industrial farming practices.
He explained that industrial farming involves raising large numbers of animals, mainly chickens, pigs, and cattle, under intensive, confined, and overcrowded conditions.
READ ALSO:NAPTIP Arrests Eight Human Trafficking Suspects, Rescues 29
“Of the 80 billion animals raised globally, about 75 per cent are farmed this way,” he said. “Lack of space leads to stress, deformities, and movement problems. Due to genetic selection, market weight for broilers is achieved in as few as 40 days. This rapid weight gain strains vital organs such as the heart and lungs, causing severe joint pains and mobility issues.”
Mvinde added that three-quarters of all antibiotics used globally are administered in farming, especially in factory farming systems, with residues often entering the food chain and the environment, thereby accelerating antibiotic resistance in humans.
He also linked industrial farming to zoonotic diseases such as Avian Influenza and Swine Flu, warning that such systems increase the risk of emerging pandemics, citing COVID-19 as an example.
Mvinde urged governments, policymakers, and the private sector to urgently rethink food production models. “We cannot afford to wait until antibiotic resistance becomes an uncontrollable global health crisis. Authorities must enforce strict regulations on antibiotic use in farming, promote humane animal welfare standards, and empower smallholder farmers to produce healthy food sustainably,” he said.
READ ALSO:UK Bans Sanex Advert For Calling Black Skin ‘Problematic’, White Skin ‘Superior’
Also speaking, Mr. Mayowa Shobo, Programme Manager at HEDA Resource Centre, cautioned against the unchecked entry of global industrial farming corporations into Africa.
He cited a study conducted in five Nigerian states showing that industrial farming adversely affects human health, the environment, and the socio-cultural fabric of host communities.
“Industrial farming often involves clearing vast tracts of land, disrupting ecosystems, and undermining climate change mitigation efforts. While these farms create some jobs, opportunities are selective, wages are low, and land decisions are made without genuine consultation. Women and poorer groups are frequently excluded from the benefits, and grievances are rarely addressed,” Shobo said.
He called on the government to prioritise public health and climate resilience by investing in healthcare, flood control, and early warning systems while strengthening local food production through seed distribution, input supply, and protection of smallholder farmland.
NAN
News
DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.
The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.
“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.
READ ALSO:
Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
News
‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.
In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”
READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.
News
Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.
In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!
“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.
READ ALSO:Obi Blames Tinubu For 70% Investment Crash
The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.
“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.
READ ALSO:Tinubu Subsidises Kidney Dialysis Cost By 76% In Federal Hospitals
Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.
“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.
“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.
-
News5 days agoEdo Issues New Guideline On Education, Says Siblings’ Textbooks Transferable, Bans Graduation For KGs, Others, [A MUST READ]
-
Headline4 days agoUK Bans Sanex Advert For Calling Black Skin ‘Problematic’, White Skin ‘Superior’
-
News4 days agoNigerians Call For Mandatory DNA Tests At Birth
-
News4 days agoYoruba Elders Wade In As Alaafin, Ooni Feud Escalates
-
Headline4 days agoWhy I Plotted President Trump’s Assassination – 50-yr-old Woman
-
Headline3 days agoJUST IN: Uganda Reaches Agreement With US To Take Migrants
-
Headline4 days agoViral TV Judge Frank Caprio Is Dead
-
News2 days agoBREAKING: FG, State, Local Governments Share N2.001trn July Revenue
-
Metro3 days agoCustoms Seize N905m Rolls Royce, Other Contrabands In Ogun
-
Headline4 days agoTrump Slams US Museums For Focus On ‘How Bad Slavery Was’
