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1h FG confirms mounting ‘Diplomatic Presure’ on Finland to arrest Simon Ekpa over South-East vi3lence
The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and self-confessed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Finland.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a brief statement on Friday said that Simon Ekpa was arrested as a result of Nigeria’s “diplomatic pressure” on the Finnish government.
The statement reads, “The ministry wishes to confirm the arrest of Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and prominent leader of IPOB, by Finnish authorities on Thursday, November 21.
“He was charged with inciting t3rrorism and promoting vi3lence. The Finnish District Court of Päijät-Häme ruled to detain him on probable cause for publicly inciting crimes with terr3rist intent. The Finnish authorities alleged that Ekpa used social media platforms to spread separatist propaganda, incite vi3lence and encourage illegal actions, which had caused significant disruptions in the South-East of Nigeria.
Finnish investigators had also linked him to incidents of vi3lence in Nigeria, which were believed to have been fuelled by his online activities. The arrest of Ekpa follows sustained diplomatic pressure by the Nigerian government on Finland, to take action against his activities, linked to vi3lence and instability in the South-East of Nigeria.”
Recall that the Finland district court in Lahti had ordered the remand of Simon Ekpa on probable cause for public incitement to commit a crime with terrrist intent in Nigeria. Ekpa was accused of using social media platforms to spread separatist propaganda linked to IPOB, a group advocating for the secession of southeastern Nigeria. The court alleged that the offences dated back to August 23, 2021.
Finland authorities have also investigated Ekpa in the past for alleged financial crimes, including the collection of funds through questionable means. The head of the investigation, Crime Commissioner Otto Hiltunen of the Central Criminal Police, stated, “The police suspect that the man has promoted his efforts from Finland with means that have led to vilence against civilians and authorities as well as other crimes in the region of South-Eastern Nigeria. The man has carried out this activity, among other things, on his social media channels.”
However, the remaining four suspects, accused of financing terrrism, are believed to have committed the crime in August 2022, also in Lahti. The individuals, who are of foreign background, were born in the 1960s and 1970s.
It was reported that the Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, also stated that Simon Ekpa would be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, said the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chris Musa, was pleased with Ekpa’s trial. Gusau wrote: “CDS is happy with his arrest in Finland, with the hope this will be a step towards his extradition to Nigeria so that he will face justice.”
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President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments into livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the crisis of farmer-herder clashes and promote economic prosperity.
The President also agreed that there is hunger in the land, but said hope is on the way with his administration’s commitment in developing the sector.
Speaking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Nigerian Government and the JBS S.A, one of the top three largest meat processing companies globally, President Tinubu said the livestock investment opportunities in Nigeria is worth over $2.5billion.
He said the agreement will be solving a “problem that afflicted humanity in that part of Africa, clashes between farmers and migrating cows that have caused some life and bloodshed when there is a modern, civilized way to solve the problem and even bring a successful economy out of it.
“We are trying to turn a situation of tragedy, hopelessness into economic opportunity, see through problems and see the opportunity that is involved in it. “Food security is extremely important. As we talk right now, there is hunger. However, there is huge hope. And you are one of those hopes that we are looking at.”
President Tinubu told the JBS top executives that Nigeria is ready to do business with them, assuring them of a good return on their investment. Wesley Batista, founder and President of the JBS group, said the company is the largest employer of labour in Brazil with over $79 billion dollars revenue already in year 2024.
“We are glad to work with Nigeria to work together to develop the livestock industry there. We think it’s a good opportunity for our business in Nigeria and Africa as we believe Nigeria can be the center of supply of protein to many countries in Africa. We look forward to working with you.”
Prior to the visit to Brazil, President had commissioned a team of Nigerian officials and private sector players to take the advantage of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio to conduct a study tour of Sao Paulo, Brazil and explore the opportunities in livestock development, meat processing, seed development and multiplication for key grains.
In his remarks, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muhktar Mahia, who led the delegation, reported to the President that the team embarked on guided tours of companies on the scale of their global reach, the integrated nature of their operations as well as the deployment of advanced technology.
He added that from their interactions with various companies, JBS S.A. was chosen being the second largest meat processing company in the world with the capacity to process 33,000 cattle daily and over eight million birds daily, using advanced zero-waste practices. The company employs over 200,000 people across its subsidiaries in more than 50 countries in the world including United States, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia among others.
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Adult day care provides care and social opportunities for someone who cannot be at home alone during the day, or who may need more daily assistance than what their family can provide. In the continuum of senior living options, it serves as a step between having an aide come to the home each day and living full-time in a care facility.
What is adult day care?
A person goes to an adult day care center on a regular schedule during the day and then returns home to sleep in their own bed at night. It's different from respite care, where a person needing care might go just once in a while when their family needs a break.
A benefit of adult day care centers is the opportunity to socialize with others. Adult day care can relieve the isolation and loneliness that many people experience as they age, particularly those with dementia or other ongoing health or mobility issues.
Services offered by adult day care centers
The services offered by adult day care centers can vary, but most provide meals, social activities, physical activities, and recreation opportunities.
They also offer health-related services such as medication management, health screenings, physical therapy, and assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, grooming, and toileting.
Social and recreational activities
The social and recreational activities offered in adult day care centers may include art and music classes, exercise classes, group activities, religious services, and cognitive stimulation programs.
Some also offer transportation to and from the center as well as transportation to parks, music events, and performances.
Who can benefit from adult day care?
Research is limited but suggests that for older people with long-term health conditions, regular structured activities and being with others can enhance quality of life and improve well-being.
Adult day care can also be integral in providing a safe environment for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, by offering organized activities in a secure setting.
Benefits for caregivers
Caring for an older adult with health issues can be physically and emotionally taxing. Adult day care is an option for family caregivers who may be struggling with day-to-day caregiving or dealing with anxiety, frustration, depression, or other health problems.
Adult day care allows family members to remain in the workforce by providing a safe and enriching environment for their loved ones during the day. It also gives them an opportunity to tend to their own needs in order to have the energy and patience to care for their loved one at night.
In addition, many adult day care centers also provide caregiver support such as educational programs, support groups, and individual counseling for families.
Costs of adult day care
According to a 2021 Cost of Care survey from Genworth, a long-term care insurance company, the average cost of adult day care is $2,058 per month.
But this cost can vary widely, depending on the state where you live. In California, for example, the average monthly cost of adult day care is $1,842, while just north in Oregon, where there are fewer centers, the average monthly cost of adult day care is $4,182.
Medicare does not cover the cost of adult day care unless the person has been admitted to hospice care. If your loved one is in hospice, they can stay up to five days at an adult day care center.
While costly, adult day care may be less expensive than other senior housing options.
How to choose the right adult day care center
There are more than 4,100 adult day care centers in the U.S. To choose one the right one, it's helpful to arrange a tour and meet with the staff. Some questions to ask include:
The National Adult Day Services Association offers a website where you can search for an adult day care center near you. Or you can utilize the Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
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An online discussion has ensued over Tiktok video featuring girl dancing in burqa.
This video has brought about different reactions. Some said, may Allah forgive her and give her good health while others are c¥rsing her for her actions.
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Russia needs migrants in order to develop because of its dwindling domestic workforce, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview published on Friday.
“Migrants are a necessity,” he told state news agency RIA Novosti. “We have a tense demographic situation. We live in the largest country in the world but there aren’t that many of us,” he said.
Earlier this week, Russia’s parliament approved legislation banning “child-free propaganda”, effectively outlawing any person or organisation from encouraging others not to have children. It was a move designed to help remedy a demographic crisis inherited from the Soviet era and which has worsened since the conflict in Ukraine. “We need a labour force in order to have dynamic development and carry out all our development projects,” Peskov said. He said Russian authorities welcomed migration.
Anti-migrant rhetoric is common in Russia, especially towards labourers from ex-Soviet republics in Central Asia who fill key sectors of the economy. In July, the Kremlin acknowledged the low population was “disastrous for the future of the nation”. The country’s population has not recovered since Soviet times despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government offering generous payouts and mortgage subsidies to large families.
Recent demographic problems include a low birth rate, large numbers of Covid deaths and hundreds of thousands of men fleeing the country to avoid being mobilised to fight in Ukraine. In 2023, the fertility rate was 1.41 births per woman of child-bearing age, according to estimates from the national statistics office Rosstat, cited by news outlet RBC.
That is under the 2.0 rate needed to replace the existing population. Rosstat figures show 920,200 babies were born in Russia between January and September this year, a 3.4 percent drop on the same period last year. Russian media said that was the lowest number of births since the 1990s.
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Footballer Jude Ighalo’s ex-wife, Sonia has warned married people out there to please always wear their wedding rings.
She said married people in Lagos, should please always wear their wedding rings. They are a symbol of commitment to your significant other and a public statement to total strangers. Stop confusing singles out there.
