Amid rising transport fares due to fuel price hikes, student attendance in Nigerian schools has plummeted in the 2024/2025 academic year. Many families struggle with commuting costs, prompting parents to relocate students closer to home or leading to increased absenteeism and late arrivals.
As...
In a shocking turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched a raid at Abuja's Zone 4 market, targeting Bureau De Change (BDC) operators as the Nigerian Naira faces a rapid decline to N1,700 against the dollar.
Clad in their red vests, EFCC operatives used firearms...
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has issued a public notice warning of power disconnection to the Presidential Villa and several top government agencies due to unpaid electricity bills totaling N47 billion.
The notice, published in Thisday newspaper, outlines that 86...
In a somber turn of events at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), the community is grappling with the loss of Olabode Olawuyi, a dedicated veterinary technologist and caretaker of the university's Zoological garden for over a decade.
The sorrowful incident unfolded on Monday afternoon when...
In a significant development for the construction sector, cement manufacturers have agreed to reduce the price of their product from N10,000 to a range between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg, subject to certain conditions set by the Federal Government.
The decision was reached during a meeting...
In Bauchi State, a silent crisis unfolds as residents grapple with soaring food prices, leading to hunger and despair. According to reports, a small portion of potatoes has surged from 300 to 1000 naira, while the price of a bag of maize has doubled from 30,000 to 60,000 naira. Additionally, the...
In a display of collective frustration, residents of Ibadan took to the streets on Monday to protest the escalating cost of living under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The air resonated with chants of 'Tinubu ole!' and 'renewed shege!' as placard-carrying demonstrators voiced their...
In the 2024 First Plenary Assembly in Abuja, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) declared Nigeria to be in the throes of unprecedented hardship, sparking a humanitarian crisis.
Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, the CBCN President, painted a...
In a compelling display of frustration, Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, witnessed a protest on Monday driven by discontent over the high cost of living, food inflation, and prevailing economic hardships. Taking place in the Mokola area of Ibadan, the state capital, a multitude of placard-wielding...
During the sermon at a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a woman disrupted the congregation, accusing the pastor of impregnating her. In a dramatic scene, she stood up amid the seated audience, confronting the pastor publicly. The unexpected revelation left the churchgoers both shocked...
In a brazen display of violence, armed bandits descended upon the divisional headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Zurmi town, the nerve center of the Zurmi Local Government Area in Zamfara State. The attack, which unfolded on Sunday evening, sent shockwaves rippling through the region...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.