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Eid-el-Kabir: Ram Sellers Lament Poor Patronage as Prices Hit N700,000

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May 23, 2026

Eid-el-Kabir: Ram Sellers Lament Poor Patronage as Prices Hit N700,000

Livestock dealers in Kano State are expressing concern over poor patronage across major markets despite the large supply of animals ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The development comes as the prices of sacrificial animals, especially rams, cows and camels, continue to rise sharply amid worsening economic hardship and inflation in Nigeria.

Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid-al-Adha, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals observed by Muslims worldwide. The celebration commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Alaihis Salam) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.

As part of the religious obligation, Muslims slaughter animals such as rams, goats, sheep, cows or camels that meet Islamic standards regarding age and health.

A visit to major livestock markets including Goron Dutse and Kofar Nai’sa in Kano revealed that traders had stocked thousands of animals in anticipation of increased demand ahead of Sallah.

The markets were filled with rams, goats, sheep, cows and camels of different sizes and prices to cater to various categories of buyers.

However, despite the heavy supply, traders said customer turnout has remained low compared to previous years.

Speaking at the Goron Dutse market, Chairman of the Animal Dealers Association in Kano State, Alhaji Bashir Sule-Dantsoho, said many traders were worried about declining sales.

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According to him, the prices of livestock have increased significantly due to the rising cost of transportation, insecurity affecting livestock routes, and the soaring price of animal feed.

He disclosed that small-sized rams currently sell for between N150,000 and N200,000, while medium-sized rams cost between N350,000 and N500,000.

Large rams, he said, now sell for as high as N700,000 and above.

Sule-Dantsoho added that camel prices range from N500,000 to N3 million, while bulls and cows are sold for between N600,000 and N3 million, depending on size and quality.

“Last year, a bag of animal feed sold for between N10,000 and N13,000, but this year the same product now costs about N25,000,” he explained.

“Transportation costs have also increased sharply, and all these expenses affect the final selling prices.”

At the Kofar Nai’sa livestock market, another dealer, Kabiru Mustapha, blamed the poor sales on the prevailing economic hardship across the country.

He said many households are struggling to afford sacrificial animals due to the high cost of living.

According to Mustapha, traders now spend several days without recording meaningful sales because many buyers can no longer afford large animals.

He stated that camel prices currently range between N500,000 and N2.5 million, while cows sell for between N400,000 and N3 million depending on size and condition.

He added that medium and large-sized rams now cost up to N550,000 and above.

Mustapha noted that many prospective buyers are delaying purchases until the final days before Sallah in the hope that prices may reduce.

Findings indicate that the situation is not limited to Kano State alone.

In several northern states including Kaduna and Kwara, livestock dealers are also reporting poor patronage despite having enough animals in stock for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Reports from Kaduna livestock markets show that some large rams now sell for nearly N1 million, while traders in Kwara State have reportedly considered selling animals on credit due to weak customer turnout.

Traders attributed the rising prices to inflation, insecurity, transportation challenges and supply shortages from neighbouring countries.

Some prospective buyers who spoke at the markets expressed concern over the continuous rise in the prices of sacrificial animals.

They warned that the situation may prevent many Muslim families from performing the religious obligation associated with Eid-el-Kabir this year.

Others said they may contribute money jointly with relatives, friends or neighbours to purchase animals for the celebration.

Despite the challenges, many buyers remain hopeful that competition among traders could force prices down slightly as the Sallah festival approaches.

Eid-el-Kabir: Ram Sellers Lament Poor Patronage as Prices Hit N700,000

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IPOB Accuses UK of Hypocrisy Over Israel Stance, Demands Kanu’s Release Following UN Ruling

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called out the British Government for what it describes as a “selective outrage” and double standards in applying international law, citing a United Nations ruling that its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, was subjected to torture and extraordinary rendition.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the British Government of hypocrisy and applying international law selectively over its stance on Israel and the continued detention of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group was reacting to recent comments by the British Foreign Secretary concerning real estate development in Jerusalem. IPOB’s spokesperson, Comrade Emma Powerful, in a statement on Friday, said the group supports Israel and recognises Jerusalem as its “eternal and undivided capital”.

The group maintained that Britain lacks the moral authority to lecture Israel on international law while allegedly ignoring the findings and recommendations of United Nations human rights bodies concerning Kanu. According to IPOB, the United Nations Human Rights Council, acting under the UN General Assembly, has officially indicted Nigeria for what it described as gross violations of international law and fundamental norms in Kanu’s case. The group stated that the UN had determined that Kanu was subjected to torture and extraordinary rendition after being forcibly returned to Nigeria from Kenya in 2021, and the UN Working Group explicitly called for his immediate release and payment of compensation.

“These are not the words of IPOB. These are the findings of the highest international human rights bodies,” the statement emphasised. IPOB regretted that, rather than support this binding call for justice, Britain chose to assist Nigeria in defying international law. The group further lamented that the same Britain now lecturing Israel about international law turned a blind eye to the torture of a British citizen. “The same Britain invoking legal principles against our Israeli brothers and sisters actively helped Nigeria circumvent those very principles when it concerned Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” the statement said.

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IPOB vehemently rejected what it described as the patronising tone of the British government’s lectures, pointing out that the Jewish people have the right to live throughout the historic and Biblical land of Israel. “Jerusalem is Israel, and Israel is Jerusalem. The Balfour Declaration formally recognised this historic right more than a century ago,” the group said, adding that Britain, which still controls colonial territories thousands of miles from its shores, has no right to lecture the Jewish people about where they may live in their tiny historic homeland.

IPOB subsequently demanded what it described as consistency in Britain’s application of international law. The group called on the British Government to publicly support the UN findings concerning Kanu, demand his release and compensation from the Nigerian Government, and end what it described as the selective application of international law based on political convenience. “Britain must choose: respect international law for all, or be exposed as a hypocrite that uses law only as a weapon against its friends,” the statement concluded.

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Enugu ADC Chairman Found Dead Near Residence in Suspected Murder

Hon. Chisimdiri Emmanuel Ngwu was reportedly strangled, with two suspects arrested as the political community calls for a thorough investigation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tension and grief have gripped the political community in Enugu State following the reported death of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chairman in Udenu Local Government Area, Hon. Chisimdiri Emmanuel Ngwu, under suspicious circumstances. Ngwu, described as one of the party’s longest-serving members in the state, was reportedly found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, August 19, 2026, shortly after leaving his residence.

According to a family source who spoke to journalists, Ngwu woke up early that morning, walked out of the house, and never returned alive. The family became worried after discovering that Ngwu was missing, only to later find his lifeless body in front of the family compound. “When we woke up, we didn’t see him only to discover his lifeless body in front of our compound. We saw scratches on his neck which was twisted backwards,” the source said.

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The circumstances surrounding Ngwu’s death have raised concerns among his family, political associates, and members of the ADC. The deceased, who hailed from Orba in Udenu LGA, was reportedly strangulated. Two persons have reportedly been arrested in connection with the incident, although their identities and the circumstances of their arrest were not immediately disclosed as of press time.

The Enugu State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, could not immediately confirm the incident, stating that he was not aware of the development. However, the immediate past chairman of the ADC in Enugu State, Mrs. Stella Chukwuma, confirmed Ngwu’s death.

The development has cast a pall over the ADC in Enugu State, coming at a politically sensitive period ahead of the 2027 general elections. The incident has heightened concerns among members of the party and residents of the community, with calls for a thorough investigation to unravel what led to Ngwu’s death and determine those responsible. Authorities are expected to intensify investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the politician’s death.

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Hamzat warns workers against spending over 40% of income on rent

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Hamzat warns workers against spending over 40% of income on rent

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has advised workers not to spend more than 40 per cent of their income on rent, warning that excessive housing costs could leave households struggling to meet other basic needs.

Hamzat gave the advice during a question-and-answer session with Nigeria Info FM on Thursday, August 20, 2026, while responding to concerns about the rising cost of housing in Lagos and the difficulty faced by young workers on modest incomes.

The deputy governor was asked how a 22-year-old earning N100,000 monthly could afford a self-contained apartment or mini-flat reportedly costing about N1 million annually in rent.

In response, Hamzat said young workers should make housing decisions based on their income rather than social pressure or the expectation that they must immediately move into independent accommodation after securing employment.

He suggested that unmarried young workers who cannot comfortably afford rent could consider living with their parents, relatives or cousins, or share accommodation with others while building their careers and finances.

“Don’t let us misunderstand ourselves as a people. We are cultural people. Do you understand? So, if I start work as a young person and I’m not married, a lot of us live with our parents. A lot of us live with our cousins,” Hamzat said. (Punch Newspapers)

Hamzat said there was no need for young workers to “start from the top” by renting expensive self-contained apartments when their earnings could not comfortably support such accommodation.

He encouraged residents to start with housing they can afford and improve their living arrangements as their income and savings increase.

The deputy governor also stressed the need for workers to balance rent payments with other essential expenses, including food, clothing and transportation.

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“In fact, if you spend more than 40 per cent of your income on rent, it is too high because you must eat, you must buy clothes, you must do transportation,” he said. (TheNiche)

For a worker earning N100,000 monthly, an annual rent of N1 million would amount to more than 80 per cent of annual income, leaving only about N200,000 before other expenses such as food, transport, utilities and clothing are considered.

Hamzat’s comments come as rising rents in Lagos continue to put pressure on workers, particularly young people and households whose earnings have not kept pace with accommodation and other living costs.

Beyond renting, Hamzat advocated mortgage financing as a more sustainable route to home ownership, arguing that Nigerians should not be expected to pay the full cost of a property at once.

“But, you know, the challenge is we cannot continue to buy houses the way we buy rice and yam. Do you understand? So, we must buy properties using a mortgage, and that’s why we have a mortgage board in Lagos,” he said.

He explained that mortgage financing could allow residents to make an initial payment and spread the remaining cost over several years, making home ownership more achievable for people who cannot afford a one-off payment.

Using a N7 million property as an example, Hamzat said a prospective buyer could pay a 10 per cent initial deposit of N700,000 and spread the remaining balance over 10 years.

He said monthly repayments could vary depending on the buyer’s income and repayment capacity, with some residents paying around N25,000 or N35,000 monthly.

“That is the way to go because we know that a lot of people will not be able to afford to pay a one-shot deal,” Hamzat said. (The Sun Nigeria)

Hamzat also highlighted the role of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) in the housing process, saying residents’ registration information could help establish their identity, address and place of work when assessing their ability to access housing finance.

He said the system could support a process in which an applicant’s financial capacity and ability to repay a mortgage are assessed before financing is approved.

The deputy governor further urged young workers to develop a savings culture and consider smaller properties as an entry point to home ownership, rather than waiting until they can afford more expensive houses.

According to Hamzat, the housing challenge cannot be addressed through personal financial choices alone. He said broader economic conditions, particularly workers’ incomes and the cost of essential goods and services, also need to improve.

“What is important is we must also build our economy in such a way that people earn better,” he said.

Hamzat said greater economic stability would make it easier for households to plan their finances, manage housing costs and work towards owning property.

He also linked the housing challenge to the wider cost-of-living situation, arguing that reducing the pressure created by the rising cost of goods and services would help residents cope with other financial obligations.

“The cost of buying things is what we need to fix first, and then when we fix that, which is what the Federal Government is doing now, then we’ll be able to talk a lot more about other pillars that stop on top of that,” he said. (The Whistler Newspaper)

Hamzat’s position therefore combines a call for affordable housing choices, greater use of mortgage financing and improved household savings with a broader appeal for stronger incomes and economic stability.

For young workers in Lagos, his central message was that accommodation should reflect what they can realistically afford, rather than consume a disproportionate share of their earnings.