Tomato shortage looming as Nigeria approves importation
Tomato farmers under the auspices of the Tomato Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN) have raised concerns over the possible shortage of the commodity as this year. According to Kano State Chairman of TOGAN, Alhaji Sani Yadakwari, the association has firsthand information that the federal government has given approval for tomato importation to nine companies […]
Pressure Ti Wa, But We Meuve
By Toyin Falola Sufie stands in the scorching sun in Sabon Gari; his hands protruding outside like a statue. He had no energy to talk and his legs were failing. But he has found himself in the midst of others, some on the floor and others running after each vehicle that passes–every man to […]
Prof Sonaiya decries role of money in politics, urges more women’s participation
By Olayinka Oyegbile, Editor Prof Remi Sonaiya has said that the participation of more women in politics would ensure the availability of more social services to the general populace. Speaking at an event organised by the International Visitor Leadership Programme Alumni at the American Corner in Ikeja on Friday, March 3, 2023, the former University […]
Old N200, N500, N1,000 notes to remain till Dec 31, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that old N200, N500, N1,000 notes remain in circulation till December 31, 2023. The apex court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign olicy, declaring it as an affront to the 1999 Constitution. The Supreme Court delivered judgement in the suit brought against the Federal Government on the naira […]
Buhari asks Nigerians to vote APC March 11, apologises over naira scarcity
Apparently disturbed by the performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the just concluded presidential and National Assembly election in Kaduna State, President Muhammadu Buhari, has apologised to Nigerians over the cash crunch caused by the naira redesign policy. He also begged the people of Kaduna State to vote for the gubernatorial candidate […]
Six states demand annulment of Tinubu’s election at Supreme Court
Six states of the federation – Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo and Sokoto have dragged the federal government before the Supreme Court over the conduct, collation and announcement of the February 25, 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections results. The States want the apex court to declare that the pronouncement of the candidate of the […]
Police arrest 11 suspects with human parts in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State said it has arrested 11 suspects in possession of nine dry human skulls, one fresh human head, intestines and other vital body parts. Superintendent of Police Adewae Osifeso, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this on Thursday in Ibadan, while briefing journalists. He disclosed that […]
Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate power, other projects
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Maiduguri as part his one-day official visit to Borno State to inaugurate a 50-Megawatts Power Plant and other viable projects executed by the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential jet landed at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport on Thursday […]
Three NYSC members to repeat service year in Bauchi
Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Coordinator in Bauchi State, said three corps members of the 2022 Batch ‘A’ stream II, would repeat their service year completely. She said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Thursday during the collection of discharge certificates by corps […]
Ignore report of arrest over BVAS manipulation – Police
The Nigeria Police has called on the public to discountenance reports of the arrest of some individuals over manipulation of the Bi-Modal Voters Accreditation System (BVAs) machines in Maitama area of Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the call followed […]
