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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...
In a decisive move to tackle environmental degradation and promote sustainable waste management practices, the Lagos State Government is set to initiate full enforcement of the ban on Styrofoam food containers across the state, commencing this Monday, February 19. The announcement was made by...
The Federal Ministry of Works has declared a 24-hour closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki to the Lagos Island section of the iconic Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Beginning at midnight on Sunday, February 18, 2024, and lasting until the following midnight, the closure aims to facilitate essential...
The Lagos State Government has announced a groundbreaking initiative to relocate the renowned Computer Village market from Ikeja to Kantangora in Abule Egba. The decision is part of the state's broader Urban Development Agenda, aiming to streamline and reorganize markets across Lagos. An...
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