Rice Glut Coming, BUA Boss Warns Hoarders Of Price Fall
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has committed to further reducing the prices of rice and other essential food commodities, building on the notable price declines observed over the past year. He lauded President Bola Tinubu for his strategic decision to waive customs duties on imported food items, attributing this “foresight” to the significant […]
Tinubu Champions West Africa Unity, Cautions Lone Paths
President Bola Tinubu has restated Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition, while underscoring the imperative of enhancing economic cooperation between both nations. He emphasized that the enduring strength of West Africa lies in the unity and solidarity of its member states. The President made these remarks on Thursday in Abuja during an audience […]
Ogun CJ Orders Release Of 67 Inmates To Ease Congestion
In a bold effort to curb the deepening crisis of congestion in Ogun State’s correctional facilities, the state judiciary has authorized the release of 67 inmates, breathing new life into the long-standing struggle for judicial reform and human rights protection. The release operation, which took place across the Sagamu, Oba, and Ibara custodial centres, was […]
Oba Of Benin Removes Chief Priest For Defiling Tradition
In a decisive move to uphold the sanctity of Benin customs and traditions, Oba Ewuare II, the revered Oba of Benin, on Thursday formally removed Ovbokhan Igbinovia from his position as the Chief Priest (Ohen) of Okhuoromi Community, situated in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The monarch’s decision followed a thorough review of […]
Benin–Sapele Road Gets FG’s Emergency Attention
The Federal Ministry of Works has reaffirmed its resolve to expedite rehabilitation efforts on the critically degraded Benin–Sapele Road, with particular attention to the Obayantor axis in Edo State, which has become a flashpoint of socio-economic hardship. This renewed commitment comes in the wake of a formal petition by the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, […]
Walmart Predicts Higher Prices Due To Tariffs
Walmart delivered another robust quarterly performance on Thursday but cautioned that the lingering effects of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Chinese goods and other key imports would inevitably translate into higher consumer prices. Speaking during an earnings call with analysts, Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon acknowledged the company’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the […]
US Cancer Research Lost 31% Funding During Trump Rule
The administration of US President Donald Trump has dramatically curtailed cancer research funding, slashing allocations by 31 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to a damning Senate report released on Tuesday. The report, commissioned by Senator Bernie Sanders, portrays the cuts as part of what he […]
Italy’s Naples Shaken By Latest Earthquake, Fears Grow
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the volcanic Campi Flegrei region near Naples on Tuesday, triggering widespread alarm, though there have been no immediate reports of structural damage or casualties. The tremor, which struck at 12:07 pm local time (10:07 GMT), had a shallow depth of just three kilometers (1.9 miles), according to Italy’s National Institute […]
Police: No Helicopter Supplied Food To Bandits In Kogi
The Nigeria Police Force has firmly dismissed circulating reports alleging that one of its helicopters was used to ferry food supplies to armed groups in Kogi State, labeling the claims as both “spurious and intentionally deceptive.” In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police […]
Senate Demands LGs Be Included In FAAC Allocation
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to guarantee the direct participation of every local government area (LGA) nationwide, as well as each area council within the Federal Capital Territory, in the decision-making processes of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In a resolution passed during plenary, the Senate further mandated that the directive […]
Guinea Doing All It Can For December Elections — PM
Facing mounting diplomatic pressure, Guinea’s ruling junta—whose ascent to power in 2021 upended the country’s democratic trajectory, has consistently found itself on the defensive, balancing domestic discontent with external demands for a return to civilian rule. The commitment to hold a constitutional referendum and organize credible elections by the end of 2024 was central to […]
April Inflation Cools To 2021 Low — US Report
In a development likely to offer a degree of comfort to policymakers and investors alike, inflationary pressures in the United States moderated modestly in April, defying expectations that President Donald Trump’s expansive trade tariffs might exacerbate consumer prices. The latest data from the Labor Department, released on Tuesday, revealed that the consumer price index (CPI) […]