The Federal Government has urged retailers to reflect the reduction in food prices and shun exploiting consumers. The Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Tuesday during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day, at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa. He decried the nonchalant attitude of retailers…
LEADERS of the Balogun Business Association, BBA, in Lagos State, yesterday, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to disregard the activities of some traders parading themselves as leaders in the market who recently paid a courtesy call to his office. The leaders stated that those who paid the visit to the Governor were imposters. The association, in…
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has declared that the military should be excused from getting involved in election security as well as the day-to-day management of elections as is done in other parts of the world, particularly developed countries Speaking at the official launch of two books, Selected Readings in Internal Security and Selected Readings…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed all banks and financial institutions to publicly disclose details of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets on their official websites. According to CBN, a dormant account refers to a bank account that has remained inactive for at least one year. The directive was outlined in…
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, slated March 10 to hear an appeal the embattled National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, filed to challenge his sack by the Court of Appeal in Enugu. A five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, okayed accelerated hearing of the case….
The United States Mission to Nigeria has announced an investigation into how past aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries has been utilised. This follows US President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, decision to suspend all foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns about global destabilisation and misalignment with American interests. The move responds to…
The 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has asserted that election security and a free and fair electoral process in Nigeria can only be achieved if honest and responsible individuals are involved. Speaking at the official launch of two books on Internal Security and Election Security, written by former Inspector General of Police,…
Controversial street singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed he is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. His disclosure came after the Ogun State police command declared him wanted following an attack on officials of the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Recall that officials of…
Nollywood actress Chika Ike has dismissed rumours linking billionaire Ned Nwoko to her pregnancy, labelling the speculation as false and baseless. Rumours began circulating after Ike shared her pregnancy announcement through maternity photos on social media, with speculation growing further when actress Regina Daniels, who is married to Nwoko, reportedly deactivated her Instagram account. Reacting…
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has publicly called for financial assistance, revealing her ongoing struggles in an emotional video shared on her Instagram page today (Tuesday). Halima disclosed that she has been struggling to make ends meet. Fighting back tears, Halima expressed exhaustion and desperation, stating that she has been battling health challenges while struggling financially….
