We’ve reached that level, people are very agitated, people are hungry, they are angry”, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said, expressing fear that with millions of Nigerian youths left without jobs and food. Consequently, he said, “Nigeria is sitting on a keg of…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi Traders in Kano State on Monday announced a plan to lower the costs of essential commodities, particularly food items in a concerted effort to provide relief to consumers grappling with the harsh realities of surging food prices. According to the chairman of the marketers, Ibrahim Danyaro, the decision is spurred by recent actions…
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has raised the prices of its Stock-Keeping Units (STUs) due to increasing importation costs. This was made known in a letter dated February 12 titled “Price review notification” by the Zonal Business Manager (West), Lekan Awosanya, who noted that the new prices will take effect on February 19th, 2024. The letter…
The Rivers State Police Command has taken decisive action against officers involved in the extortion of $3,000 from two men, leading to the dismissal of Inspector Michael Odey and the recommendation for the dismissal of Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) Doubara Edonyabo and Talent Mungo. The trio had abducted two businessmen from Aba in Abia…
The Nigerian government has revised its stance and now states that foreign lawyers, including those licensed in the UK, are not allowed to practice law in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite on X (formerly Twitter), the Nigerian government led by President Bola Tinubu…
Janet is a typical beauty services customer at Wuse Market in Abuja, Nigerian capital city. She said, “This Valentine, the price to look good is just too high, adding that beauty comes with a cost”. Janet’s experience captures what hundreds of ladies are facing this Valentine’s Day. Ordinarily, every woman likes to look good, charming…
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a step in the fight against crime by placing a N20 million bounty on two suspected terrorists responsible for a series of heinous acts, including the attack and kidnapping of two defence staff at an Army Estate in Abuja. The suspects, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim, both…
Mobile data internet was suspended Tuesday in Senegal to prevent the spread of hate messages on social media which spurred violent protests in the West African nation, an official said. Communications Minister Moussa Bocar Thiam said the measure is provisional, blaming hateful messages for recent protests in the country following the announcement of the postponement…
The Nigerian apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has no records of monies recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 2016 and 2019 as required. The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has said in its 2020 Audited report of government finances. The report, dated November 30, 2023,…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates in Nigeria. noting that 44.29% of students achieved passing grades in mathematics English and a minimum of three other subjects. This was made known in a statement signed by the acting Head, of Public Affairs, Moyosola…
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