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In response to the crippling challenges posed by rising production costs, inflation, and economic hardships, the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) orchestrated a nationwide peaceful protest to draw attention to the imminent collapse of the baking industry. The...
In a disheartening turn of events, residents of Lagos Island gathered in hopes of receiving palliatives found themselves subjected to the sting of a cane along with their much-needed free bread. The distribution, intended to alleviate the economic hardships plaguing the nation, took an...
Rural communities in Zamfara State are grappling with an alarming surge in bandit attacks, as criminals now focus on perpetrating heinous acts of raping married women and girls within the sanctity of their family homes. This unsettling revelation emerged during a series of interviews conducted...
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has sounded a dire warning about Nigeria's future, expressing deep concern over the country's current state. Addressing the 6th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Kaduna, the Sultan highlighted the...
In a shocking turn of events at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally, gunfire broke out, leaving multiple people injured and triggering panic among the massive crowds gathered at Union Station. Two armed individuals were swiftly taken into custody by Kansas City police. The...
Amidst growing economic challenges and a prevailing sense of hopelessness among Nigerians, Paul Salami, the parish priest of St Michael Catholic Church in Abuja, calls on Christians to use the 2024 Lenten period for fervent intercession. Speaking in Abuja, Mr. Salami emphasized the need for...
In the face of the unprecedented rise in living costs in northern Nigeria, a peculiar trend is emerging as many turn to rice grains known as 'afafata' - a term in the widely spoken Hausa language, meaning "battling." These grains, typically rejected by millers or sold to farmers for fish feed...
The Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) has uncovered a significant lapse in the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) record-keeping, specifically regarding money recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 2016 and 2019. The 2020 Audited report of...
In a recent announcement, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) revealed the results of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) for private candidates. Candidates who participated in the examination, held in Nigeria from October 27 to December 20, 2023, can...
In a highly anticipated announcement, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, held between October 27 and December 20, 2023. The examination, a pivotal gateway...
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