Nigerians choking as rice, garri, yam prices surge by over 100 per cent yearly

Nigerians are choking as the price of rice, garri, yam, beans, and other food items surged by over 100 per cent annually. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its latest Selected Food Price Watch for March 2024. This is as 1kg of rice locally sold loose stood at N1,340.74, indicating a rise of 152.93 per cent in price on a year-on-year basis from N530.08 recorded in March 2023…

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EPL: Gary Neville predicts scoreline of Man Utd vs Arsenal clash

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has predicted that the Red Devils will all but end Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes this weekend. The Gunners travel to Old Trafford Sunday and are currently sitting one point above Manchester City, having played a game more. READ ALSO: Arsenal ready to sign superstar who rejected them two years ago Neville believes Mikel Arteta’s men will…

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BREAKING: Court declines to vacate arrest order on ex-gov Yahaya Bello

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the request by former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello for vacation of the arrest warrant issued against him by the court. The Judge said the former governor, having been in contempt of court by his refusal to make himself available for arraignment in a criminal charge, was not entitled to be granted any discretion or…

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Rivers’ crisis: Timi Frank to TInubu, APC: Wike’s illegal impeachment plot against Fubara distabilze your administration

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Friday, warned that the current illegal impeachment plot against the Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, would have devastating effect on the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He therefore called on President Tinubu to call Wike to order in his bid to install another Ikwere man as…

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NANS accuses EFCC of illegal detention of poly students in Osun

The Osun axis of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Joint Campus Committee, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of illegally abducting some students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State. It was gathered that the EFCC operatives from the Ibadan Zonal office stormed Ede and arrested the students during a midnight raid on their hostels. In a…

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Rivers crisis: Why I was loyal to Wike while working for Fubara – Ex-Attorney-General, Adangor

A former Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Zacchaeus Adangor, has said he never applied to work for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He said he was only invited to serve under the governor, adding that even after his first resignation on 14th of November, he never wanted to come back but was made to do so by President Bola Tinubu. He went on to accuse Governor Fubara…

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Senate Approves Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers

Senate on Thursday, May 9, approved the death penalty for those convicted on the charge of drug trafficking in the country. The punishment prescribed in the extant NDLEA Act is a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of a report of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Drugs and Narcotics, National Drug Law…

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Lookman Nominated For Europa League Player Of The Week

Ademola Lookman has been nominated for UEFA Europa League Player of the Week award, reports Completesports.com. Lookman was the architect of Atalanta’s impressive 3-0 victory against Ligue 1 outfit, Olympic Marseille on Thursday night. The Nigeria bagged a goal and assist in encounter. READ ALSO: It’s Europa League Title Or Nothing –Van Dijk Speaks Ahead LASK Vs Liverpool The 26-year-old…

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Gov Mutfwang meets Pastor Adeboye, seeks prayers for peace in Plateau state

Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has solicited the prayers of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, for lasting peace, unity, and prosperity in Plateau and Nigeria. During a courtesy visit at the New Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, Governor Mutfwang thanked Pastor Adeboye for his prayers and fatherly role during his…

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“A standard practice” – Tinubu’s govt dismisses reports of Microsoft leaving Nigeria

The presidency has refuted recent reports circulating in the media claiming that tech giant Microsoft is shutting down its Nigerian office. In a social media post by Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, it was clarified that the reports suggesting Microsoft’s departure from Nigeria are false and misleading. Ajayi said the Africa Development Centre,…

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Inefficiency, repetitive efforts reason for Nigeria power sector challenges – Expert, Barnier

An international energy expert and Chief Executive of ENACCESS, Vivien Barnier, has blamed inefficiency and repetitive efforts for Nigeria’s power sector woes. The energy access advocate, Barnier, disclosed this in an interview with TrackNews Media on Thursday during an Open Source In Energy Access Symposium in Abuja. He noted that the Nigerian government must invest adequately and wisely in…

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Transfer: ‘They’re pushing, he’s top priority’ – Romano names player Arsenal want to sign

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal want to sign Ajax centre-back, Jorrel Hato. According to Romano, Hato is one of their top targets for the summer transfer window. Hato, 18, made his debut for Ajax last season but quickly established himself as a first-team regular at the start of the current campaign. READ ALSO: Arsenal ready to sign superstar who rejected…

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Gbarain power plant: Reps ask VP Shettima to summon emergency meeting of NDPHC board

The House of Representatives has called on Vice President Kashim Shettima who is the Chairman of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) board, to summon an emergency meeting of the board for the urgent resuscitation of the Gbarain Power Plant to enhance the efficiency of the national grid. The House also summoned the Managing Director of NDPHC, Mr Joseph Ugbo to appear before its…

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"The Silent Betrayal: Uncovering the Tragic Tale of the Brass Fertilizer Plant"

Once hailed as the beacon of progress and prosperity for the struggling Brass Local Government Area (LGA) in Bayelsa State, the Brass Fertilizer Plant now stands as a haunting testimony to the avarice and betrayal that unfolded under the watchful eyes of the Nigerian government. Backed by substantial investments from the Nigerian government, the Brass Fertilizer Plant was envisioned to be a…

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APC Did Not Hold Guber Primary Election In Ondo – INEC

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State may not participate in the November 16, 2024 gubernatorial election in the state as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Electoral Officers declared that the party didn’t conduct governorship primary election on April 20, 2024 in the state. Reports submitted by INEC Electoral Officers, who monitored the APC governorship primary election…

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Wife of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu visits him in DSS custody, hails APC senator for facilitating visit

Uchechi Kanu, the wife of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed gratitude to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah for facilitating her visit to her husband, who is currently in the custody of the Directorate of State Services (DSS). She expressed relief and gratitude following her visit to her husband, Nnamdi Kanu, in DSS custody.  She thanked Senator Ifeanyi Ubah for his…

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UEFA broke protocol during Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich VAR decision

UEFA protocols appeared to be broken during Real Madrid’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. On Wednesday night, Real hosted Bayern for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final clash. Carlo Ancelotti’s side created the better chances but the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium was stunned into utter silence in the 68th minute. READ ALSO: PSG, FC Porto Join UEFA Champions League…

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