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PSC Extols President Tinubu On Completion And Commissioning Of Roads In Dakibiyu, Jabi.. Says Wike Has Transformed FCT For Good

 

By Ebinum Samuel

 

The Police Service Commission has expressed sincere gratitude and commendation to Mr. President on the Completion and commissioning of roads in Dakibiyu District Jabi in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.

 

According to a Statement released by the Commission’s Head, Press And Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON today, officially commissioned the newly constructed collector Road CN8 (Asuquo Okon Street) from Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) to Arterial Road N1 and other connecting Roads in Dakibiyu District of Jabi, Abuja.

 

The Commissioning which attracted eminent Nigerians was held along Asuquo Okon Street by the Corporate Headquarters of the Police Service Commission in Jabi Abuja.

 

The Secretary to the Commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani who represented the Commission at the ceremony extolled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold steps in infrastructural development of the country which had suffered several years of neglect.

 

Chief Onyemuche who spoke at the sidelines of the Commissioning ceremony said the PSC is one of the major beneficiaries of the newly constructed road project and will remain eternally grateful to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his decision to rehabilitate the roads around the area.

 

He noted that visitors to the Commission will henceforth enjoy the good road network while settlements around Dakiyibu will be opened up for businesses and other related endeavours.

 

Chief Nnamani called for support for this government as it continues to give Nigerians the dividends of democracy.

 

He noted that the Commission will continue to ensure that the Nigeria Police operates within the law and encouraged to give off their best in the service of the nation.

Nigerian Sentenced for Smuggling Counterfeit $100,000 Deported from Ghana

 

A Nigerian, Aremu Adegboyega, convicted by a Circuit Court in Accra, Ghana, for smuggling counterfeit CFA francs worth over $100,000 into the country through an unauthorised border route will be deported to Nigeria, PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday.

Justice Christiana Cann, who presided over the case ordered his immediate deportation by the Ghana Immigration Service.

According to ASP Isaac Anquandah, as cited by a Ghanaian news outlet, The Chronicle, on Monday, Adegboyega was arrested in 2023 by customs officers stationed at the Aflao border while he was travelling on a motorcycle.

The 55-year-old was charged with two counts of possessing forged notes, in violation of Section 18(2) of Ghana’s Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242), as well as one count of illegal entry into the country.

For possession of counterfeit CFA francs, the court fined the convict 250 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢3,000.

In default of payment, according to the report, he will serve a two-year prison sentence with hard labour.

For illegal entry into Ghana, he was reportedly fined an additional 120 penalty units or GH¢1,440. If he fails to pay, The Chronicle reports, he will serve another two-year prison term.

The sentences are expected to run concurrently, meaning he will serve a maximum of two years if he defaults on both payments.

The report added that, in addition to the fines and prison sentence, the court ordered his immediate deportation to Nigeria.

Adegboyega was apprehended at Beat Zero, an unauthorised crossing point along the Ghana-Togo border.

Riding as a pillion passenger on a motorcycle and carrying a backpack, according to the police, he aroused suspicion, prompting the officers to search his belongings.

During the search, officers discovered bundles of suspected counterfeit currency: CFA francs totalling CFA 80,653,000 and Nigerian naira amounting to N101,500.

Further investigation revealed that he had smuggled the fake currency into Ghana from Togo.

According to the police, he admitted in a caution statement that he was aware the money was counterfeit.

He also confessed to receiving the forged notes from a man identified as Alhaji Saibu in Nigeria, under the instruction of an alleged mafia figure named Alhaji Dials, believed to be based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Adegboyega joins another Nigerian, Abu Arome, who is currently standing trial alongside three Ghanaians for alleged fraud.

A statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the suspects were accused of committing the crime using forged documents, falsified signatures, and fraudulent claims.

Pride group founder who r@ped a 12-year-old boy he met on dating app is jailed alongside his partnera

 

The founder of a Pride group, who r@ped an ‘extremely vulnerable’ boy who he met on Grindr, has been jailed for 13 years.

 

Stephen Ireland, 42, who co-founded Pride in Surrey in 2018, r@ped the child at the flat he shared with his then partner and co-defendant David Sutton, 27, in Addlestone on April 19, 2024.

 

Ireland had arranged for the 12-year-old boy, referred to in court as Child A, to meet him at his flat after messaging him on the dating app Grindr, the court heard.

 

The boy, who had been reported missing at the time, told police they had s£x in the flat.

 

The boy said they also smoked a bong which was later found to have contained methamphetamine, and that pornography was played on a laptop.

 

Judge Patricia Lees, sentencing at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, told the hearing Ireland ‘took advantage’ of a vulnerable child.

 

She said: ‘Stephen Ireland is a man who prided himself on being versed in and highly alive to the vulnerabilities of young people linked to the Surrey Pride organisation he was at the time pivotal to.

 

‘A was quite obviously to any adult an extremely vulnerable child who was highly sexualised.

 

The boy, who had been reported missing at the time, told police they had s£x in the flat.

 

The boy said they also smoked a bong which was later found to have contained methamphetamine, and that porn0graphy was played on a laptop.

 

Judge Patricia Lees, sentencing at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, told the hearing Ireland ‘took advantage’ of a vulnerable child.

 

She said: ‘Stephen Ireland is a man who prided himself on being versed in and highly alive to the vulnerabilities of young people linked to the Surrey Pride organisation he was at the time pivotal to.

 

‘A was quite obviously to any adult an extremely vulnerable child who was highly s£xualised.

 

‘Any responsible adult would have quickly appreciated that there was a high likelihood A is a young man who had been the subject of s£xual gro0ming by adult men at a very early age and been concerned for him instead of taking advantage of him.’

 

The court heard the boy had initially told Ireland he was aged 17 – but when he later claimed to be aged 13, Ireland replied: ‘OK – we just have to keep it a secret.’

 

‘Your response was telling,’ Judge Lees told Ireland, who sat in the dock dressed in a large red T-shirt and showed no emotions throughout the hearing.

 

‘Far from finding that repugnant, you found that exciting, and sought to do it again.’

 

In a Telegram chat that took place after their encounter, Ireland sent Child A a message in which he described his age as ‘naughty and kinky’, the court heard.

 

On the same day, Ireland asked the boy if he would have a threesome and sent the child pictures of himself and Sutton.

 

Jurors heard that Ireland sent a picture of Child A to Sutton, describing him as a ’14-year-old baby’ who ‘wants to play with men’s bodies’, and the pair exchanged messages about the child.

 

Ireland along with Sutton, who was a volunteer for Surrey Pride, were found guilty of a string of s£xual offences against children including voyeurism, arranging commission of a child sex offence, and possession of prohibited images of children, after a trial at Guildford Crown Court earlier this year.

 

In August 2022, Ireland and Sutton discussed arrangements to procure a 13-year-old boy for Sutton’s 25th birthday in October of that year, the court heard.

 

Both men were also sentenced on one count each of voyeurism after Ireland watched live camera footage of Sutton having s£x with another 16-year-old boy at their flat in March 2024.

 

The teenager did not know he was being recorded, with Ireland sending Sutton messages such as ‘he doesn’t know I’m here’ and telling him what to do, the court heard.

 

‘You fed off one another,’ Judge Lees told the defendants during the sentence hearing on Monday.

 

‘You definitely supported one another in your perversions.’

 

Ireland and Sutton also perverted the course of justice by intentionally deleting material and search history from their phones after they were released on police bail in June 2024.

 

Ireland was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment on one count of r@pe, three counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, s£xual ass@ult, conspiracy to engage in s£xual activity with a child, arranging commission of a child s£x offence, six counts of making indecent photographs of children, four counts of distributing indecent photographs of children, possession of prohibited images, and possession of an extreme porn0graphic image.

 

Sutton was sentenced to four-and-a-half years’ imprisonment for offences including voyeurism, possession and distribution of prohibited images of children, and perverting the course of justice.

 

Dangote Refinery Slashes Fuel Prices as Petrol Marketers Convene Emergency Meeting

 

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has reduced its premium motor spirit ex-depot price to N840 from N880 per litre.

This comes as petroleum product marketers plan an emergency meeting to drop fuel prices from Tuesday.

The President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this to DAILY POST during an exclusive interview on Monday.

“It is true. Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol ex-depot price to N840 from N880 per litre on Monday. We are happy.

“Our members would implement the new price once they load new products,” he stated.
This showed that the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery slashed its petrol ex-depot prices by N40 per litre.

Marketers will drop petrol price nationwide Tuesday – IPMAN

Maigandi said petroleum marketers will be having an emergency meeting on Tuesday to decide on a new petrol price nationwide.

“We will be meeting on Tuesday to review our PMS prices following the latest petrol reduction announced by Dangote. Certainly the petrol price would come down from tomorrow,”

The downward review of Dangote Refinery’s gantry price comes after the company implemented a price hike on June 20, 2025, following a surge in global oil prices as a result of the war between Israel and Iran in the Middle East.

As of Monday afternoon, petroleum product marketers and filling station owners in Lagos and Abuja dispensed fuel between N875 and N970 per litre, depending on the outlets.

MRS filling station, Dangote Refinery’s partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, AA Rano, Shafa, Mobile, Eterna, and AP Ardova sell petrol at N945 per litre as of Monday evening. Others, such as Ranoil and Empire filling stations, dispense petrol between N950 and N970.

Dangote refinery’s fresh price template comes amid the de-escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran after the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, announced a ceasefire.

Consequently, global oil prices had witnessed a downward trend as Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell to $67.81 and $64.97 per barrel as of Monday night, down from around $79 and $70 weeks back.

“My wife aband0ned me when I was bãnned from football and l0st my Fame – Paul Pogba

 
 
“I realized how empty and meaningless when I was bãnned from football for 4-years.
 
Immediately I stopped being Pogba the rich famous player, people started avoiding me.
 
 The w0rst thing which still breaks my heart today was even my own wife abandoned me.
 
 Everyone who used to invite me to their fashion  events and stuff like that said: «Pogba is of no use now.»
 
That was a good sit back for me to see my true friends. And my wife proved she never loved me. But I’m very happy now because my phone doesn’t ring with fãke friends again. I now know I’m on my own in life.” ~ Paul Pogba
 
Most times, people are just drawn to you because of your success.
 
Don’t live your life trying to please others because no one actually cares
 
“My wife aband0ned me when I was bãnned from football and l0st my Fame. She was only there for the Money and Fame.” Paul Pogba

Group Demands Action from Governor Ododo as 72-year-old Farmer Ajayi Bello Spends 2 Weeks in Kidnappers Den

By Ralph Omololu Agbana 

 

 

Yagba Action Group (YAG), a non-profit, non-partisan organisation based in Kogi State has lamented government’s inaction following the kidnapping of prominent livestock farmer, Chief Ajayi Bello, about two weeks ago.

 

Ajayi Bello, aged 72, is Chairman, Kogi State Poultry Association, by extension Poultry Association of Nigeria.

 

His abduction from his farm in Ponyan, Yagba East local council in Kogi State, has sent shockwaves through the agricultural community in Nigeria.

 

A statement to this effect was released on Monday, June 30, 2025 and signed by the Chairman of the group, Tunde Olusunle, PhD, an Adjunct Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Abuja. YAG contended that the federal and state governments, have repeatedly failed Nigerians, whose minimum desire is round-the-clock security to enable them pursue their vocations. Ajayi Bello retired from Guinness Nigeria Ltd, a foremost Nigerian beverage production concern about a decade ago, and returned to his birthplace, Ponyan, where he established an ultramodern livestock business. It has been suggested, that the enterprise engages about 200 casual workers who mostly harvest and sort eggs from the project. Bello’s clientele extends beyond Kogi State, to neighbouring Kwara, Ekiti and Ondo states.

 

YAG expressed fears about the sad reality of what it termed the “systematic and well organized plan by Fulani, funded by faceless agents to displace Yagba and Okun people and takeover their land. The group further stated that keeping a man of 72years whose family confirmed is both diabetic and tending to prostate issues for this long is most disheartening. They consider the continuing remand of Ajayi Bello by his abductors wicked, while calling out the Kogi State government for unimaginable inertia.

 

The group expressed deep concern about the safety and security of the septuagenerian farmer, contending that Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo, and agents of government can no longer keep sealed lips, and must expedite action to rescue the senior citizen.

 

The group went further to state that failure of government to protect or take the appropriate actions in situations like this erodes the confidence of the citizenry who have dedicated their lives to serving the nation. That he remains in captivity two weeks after his abduction, with seemingly little effort from the government to secure his release, it noted, is a reminder of the vulnerability of rural communities to banditry and kidnapping. YAG echoed the voices of concerned farmers in the region who have alleged they have yet to read any official release from the Kogi State Commissioner of Agriculture, the Minister of Agriculture, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) or even the Livestock Farmers’ Associations, on the development.

 

In a related development, Dayo Thomas, a senior journalist and farmer from Yagba, in a statement trending on the social media titled ” Community in Crisis: Why Kidnapped Farmer, Chief Ajayi Bello Needs National Attention,” has warned Nigerian authorities that Pa Bello’s abduction has far-reaching implications for the agricultural sector in Nigeria.

 

According to him: “Chief Bello’s abduction is not just a local issue. It has far-reaching implications for the agricultural sector in Nigeria. As a prominent figure in the industry, his safety and security are crucial to maintaining the confidence of farmers and investors. The thought of his community, Ponyan, and surrounding areas living in fear and anxiety, hesitant to tend to their farms, is a dire prospect. How can we tackle food insecurity when farmers and their crops are no longer safe? I urge the government to take immediate action to address the security challenges facing rural communities.

 

Continuing, Thomas noted that “Farmers are the backbone of our economy, and it is the government’s responsibility to protect them. We need to rethink security in our villages and communities, which practically feed our urban centres. What plan does government at all levels have for farmers kidnapped from their farms or whose crops have been destroyed? The answer to these questions will determine the future of agriculture in Nigeria. The kidnapping of Chief Ajayi Bello is a wake-up call for all stakeholders in the agricultural sector. We must come together to demand action from the government to ensure the safety and security of farmers and their crops.” The fate of food security and the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians depend on the sustenance of a convenient atmosphere for agriculture, crop or pastoral, Thomas noted.

NDLEA is central to action plan on drug control and crime prevention – AU Commission

 Africa needs to act fast on projected 40% rise in drug use prevalence, Marwa warns

By Ebinum Samuel

The Commission of the African Union has said the formulation of new action plan on drug control and crime prevention on the African continent won’t be complete without inputs from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its central role in law enforcement in the region.
The AU Commission stated this on Monday 30th June 2025 during an assessment visit to the Agency’s National Headquarters in Abuja by a three-member delegation including the team lead Dr. Olubusayo Akinola, Head of Social Welfare, Drug Control and Crime Prevention; Dr. Abiola Olaleye, Senior Drug Epidemiology and Research Officer; and Prof. Johan Strijdom, Senior Drug Control Consultant. The visit was to evaluate the African Union Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2019-2025).
According to Dr. Akinola, “we’re here to understand the status of implementation of this continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention. We are in the process of re-evaluating and starting another continental action plan that will take us from 2026 to 2030. So, we have identified a few countries to understand how this action plan was actually implemented in the member states. And if there are gaps and the new and current emerging trends that we can include.

“So, we understand very well the work of NDLEA and we believe that the formulation of the new action plan will not be finalized and concluded until we have inputs from NDLEA Nigeria, because you are basically on the forefront when it comes to law enforcement on the entire continent.”
The AU Commission delegation commended the NDLEA for its sustained provision of critical and policy-relevant data, which has significantly informed and shaped the work of the Commission over the years. The visit, according to the delegation, aimed to obtain a comprehensive update on the current status of implementation of national drug control strategies, identify operational and institutional gaps, and explore potential areas for technical assistance, particularly in relation to capacity development, forensic science capabilities, canine detection units, and other strategic enablers of drug control efforts.

Welcoming the delegation, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), emphasized the importance of the mission, stating that he considered it imperative to receive the team personally due to the strategic relevance of their engagement. “We are particularly pleased that the African Union is giving due weight to the implementation of the continental action plan, not merely as a theoretical exercise, but by undertaking direct field consultations with national counterparts. This grounded, evidence-informed approach will undoubtedly result in a more pragmatic and responsive framework for implementation,” he noted.
Marwa highlighted the urgency of addressing the continent’s growing drug challenge, adding that while global projections estimate a 10–11% rise in drug use prevalence, Africa is expected to experience a surge of up to 40%. “This disparity signals a looming crisis that demands coordinated and accelerated action. We deeply appreciate the AU’s leadership in this space and commend your proactive efforts,” he added.

Dangote’s N720b CNG trucks to save consumers N1.7t, boost economy

 

 

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rolled out a game-changing initiative, with the investment of over N720 billion in the acquisition and deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute refined petroleum products nationwide.

The move, which takes effect from 15 August, is projected to save Nigerian consumers over N1.7 trillion annually, slash fuel distribution costs, and boost economic productivity across sectors.

According to a statement from the company, the initiative will see the Dangote Refinery absorb over N1.07 trillion yearly in logistics expenses that fuel marketers currently pass on to consumers. The deployment of the trucks, supported by a network of CNG refuelling stations nationwide, aims to remove one of the major cost drivers incure in the fuel pricing mechanism.

‘With average transport costs at N45 per litre, this free distribution model will not only crash operational costs for marketers but also bring relief to the end-users’, the statement said.

The refinery, located in Lekki Free Zone, Lagos, is targeting the daily delivery of 65 million litres of refined products, including 45 million litres of petrol (PMS), 15 million litres of diesel, and 5 million litres of aviation fuel to filling stations, industries, and large-scale consumers across the country.

Beyond fuel supply efficiency, the initiative is designed to stimulate economic growth and enhance profitability for over 42 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) who rely heavily on energy to power their operations.

With the removal of distribution bottlenecks, the project is expected to lead to a reduction in pump prices, lower production costs across industries, and help tame Nigeria’s persistent inflation, largely driven by energy and transport-related expenses.

The company further revealed that over 15,000 direct jobs will be created across the logistics chain, including drivers, station managers, and personnel for the CNG stations being built to support the fleet.

Dangote Group said the investment also aligns with its commitment to environmental sustainability, clean energy adoption, and the economic diversification goals of the Federal Government.

‘This initiative promotes energy efficiency, reduces Nigeria’s carbon footprint, and supports rural development by revitalising dormant filling stations and improving fuel access in underserved areas’, the statement added.

The direct delivery system is also seen as a strategic move to curb cross-border smuggling of petroleum products, as the company will closely monitor distribution from the refinery to final destinations.

The Presidency has hailed the initiative as a major boost to its CNG transition programme under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI).

The Commercial Coordinator of PCNGI, Tosin Coker described the project as a ‘watershed moment’ in Nigeria’s journey toward a gas-fuelled economy.

‘The scale and speed of this intervention signal that CNG is not a futuristic option but a viable solution for today’s energy, logistics, and climate challenges’, Coker stated.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), also expressed strong support for the development. Chinedu Ukadike, IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, said Dangote’s intervention was a timely response to infrastructure failures that have plagued the downstream sector.

‘Our pipelines have been out of service for years. Marketers have relied on costly transport from coastal depots. Dangote’s action reduces this burden and will ensure more stable, affordable supply across the country’, Ukadike said.

Renowned economist Prof. Ken Ife said the project would drive down petrol prices and promote inclusivity in energy access. He noted that the initiative would especially benefit MSMEs by reducing their operating costs and increasing competitiveness.

The CEO of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane dismissed concerns about monopoly, stressing that Dangote was simply filling a longstanding gap in the market.

‘Inefficiencies in the system have allowed middlemen to extract value without investment. Dangote’s model cuts out this layer by taking control of the supply chain and even offering credit facilities to retailers’, Rewane noted.

Energy analyst Ibukun Phillips described the project as ‘revolutionary’, pointing out that rural communities—often neglected in fuel distribution—would now enjoy improved affordability and availability.

‘Fuel is typically more expensive in rural areas despite lower incomes. This move can correct that imbalance and stimulate local economic activities’, she said.

Co-founder of Dairy Hills, Kelvin Emmanuel added that this is the most practical demonstration of the benefits of local refining since the end of fuel subsidies.

‘This will finally allow Nigerians to feel the impact of domestic refining—cheaper fuel, better access, and cleaner energy options’, he said.

Smile Nigeria: Connecting Nigerians to What Truly Matters

 

In a time where staying connected has never been more important, Smile Nigeria is on a mission to do more than just provide superfast internet. We’re here to connect Nigerians to what truly matters — loved ones, opportunities, and the joy of everyday life.

From students attending virtual classes to entrepreneurs running online businesses from their living rooms, Smile has quietly powered the dreams and daily lives of many. But now, we want everyone to know: with Smile, you’re not just getting reliable 4G LTE internet — you’re becoming part of a community that believes in progress, positivity, and people.

“Smile is more than a network. It’s a promise to deliver seamless connectivity with heart,” said ‘Goke Olaleye, Head of Marketing Operations at Smile Communications. “We know Nigerians are resilient, ambitious, and family-oriented — and we’ve designed our services to support that spirit.”

With flexible data plans, affordable voice options, and top-notch customer care, Smile is breaking down digital barriers, helping small businesses grow, keeping families connected across distances, and supporting the hustle that makes Nigeria shine.

Some of the reasons why Nigerians choose Smile are, Fast, stable 4G LTE network coverage in major cities and growing, several bundles options, including options for students and SMEs, as well as a dedicated customer support team, that is trained to listen, solve, and smile — just like our name says.

As part of our commitment to giving back, Smile is also investing in digital literacy programs and supporting local communities through partnerships that uplift and empower.
So whether you’re chasing a dream, running a side hustle, or just FaceTiming your family or Bae, Smile is here to make it smoother, faster, and more joyful.

So, Let’s connect — and grow — together. Let’s Smile.

XtraLarge Farms: Promoting Foodspital for healthy living

By Ayo Oyoze Baje

 

 

As the nation’s game – changer in the fertile fields of agriculture and tourism XtraLarge Farms and Resorts has come up again as the pacesetter in the unique concept of “Foodspital”. But what really is this all about? That is the million -naira question. Interestingly, the answer is not far fetched.

As the name rightly suggests it is a concept focused on using food as a form of medicine. That reminds us of the popular quote by the Greek physician, Herotodus who aptly admonished that: ” Let your food be your medicine and your medicine, be your food”. With regards to the Foodspital that is specifically so for treating ailments with carefully selected, organic food items. Indeed, it has come up as part of the wave-making XtraLarge Farms and Resorts’ broader vision to promote healthy, natural food and sustainable agriculture.

According to Dr. Moji Davids, the highly innovative and commuted Managing Director of the company, Foodspital is a place where ailments, including seemingly difficult ones, are treated using a carefully curated selection of organic foods recommended to patients.

Beyond the company’s noble vision to raise a generation of passionate farmers and build a strong consumer base for organic food, the promotion of the consumption of organic food items would ensure a new generation of healthy individuals, communities and countries. It is however, important to understand the immense benefits of organic food and its production.

Essentially, organic foods offer several benefits, including potentially higher nutritional value, reduced exposure to pesticides and harmful chemicals, and positive environmental impacts. Furthermore, organic farming practices also support animal welfare and promote biodiversity.

On the health issue us the reduced pesticide exposure:
Organic foods are grown without or with fewer synthetic pesticides, resulting in lower levels of pesticide residues. These lead to
higher nutrient content: In fact, some studies suggest that organic foods may contain higher levels of certain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

There is also the reduced antibiotic exposure: Organic livestock farming prohibits the routine use of antibiotics, potentially reducing the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Currently, there is ample evidence of the
potential for improved gut health: Organic diets may be associated with a lower risk of certain health issues like eczema and allergies in children, possibly due to reduced pesticide exposure.
And some studies suggest that organic food intake is associated with lower rates of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and cardiovascular disease.

With regards to environmental:
soil health, organic farming practices focus on building healthy soil, which can improve water retention, reduce erosion, and promote biodiversity. It also reduces pollution: Organic farming minimizes the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which can pollute water sources and contribute to air pollution.

As for the critical issue of biodiversity, organic farms can support a greater variety of plant and animal life compared to conventional farms. When it comes to Climate Change Mitigation,
organic farming can help to sequester carbon in the soil, potentially mitigating climate change. And it require less energy input compared to conventional farming, leading to lower carbon emissions.

Other benefits concern animal welfare: Organic farming standards often include provisions for animal welfare, such as access to pasture and outdoor space.
There is also the support for local farmers because buying organic food can support local farmers and contribute to the local economy.

Some people find that organic foods have a better taste and flavour due to the natural ripening and development of the produce. It is Genetuically Modified Organism -Free: It prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms.

What makes Foodspital appealing are the true testimonials from some members of the XtraLarge Farms family who have suffered from one debilitating illness or the other but we’re cured through strict adherence to some nutritious food items and the avoidance of others. For instance, the MD, Moji Davids has explained how selected food items saved her from the trauma of fatty liver challenge. Some others were similarly saved from certain diseases including diabetes -2, stroke, hypertension, kidney and gut infections.

The healing power of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins A,B3,B6, C, D, E and K is no longer in doubt. That is similarly so with minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc. In addition are cell-protecting anti-oxidants, polyphenols, quercetin, folate, omega 3 fatty acids and beta carotene, which is also called Vitamin A

All these are naturally available in different types of fruits, dark green vegetables , nuts, oils and fatty fish.

Sustained enlightenment on the health benefits of the foods we consume on daily basis has become necessary. And that is exactly what the Foodspital is bringing to every family table.
Big kudos to XtraLarge Farms and Resort.