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The Nigerian government has launched a sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice, available only to public servants with valid National Identification Numbers (NIN). Priced at ₦40,000 per 50kg bag, this initiative aims to curb racketeering and combat rising food prices amid ongoing challenges...
Vice President Kashim Shettima summoned top officials, including Minister Heineken Lokpobiri and NNPCL’s Mele Kyari, to address Nigeria’s recent fuel price hike. Discussions focused on mitigating the economic impact. The absence of President Tinubu, the Petroleum Minister, has raised concerns...
Edwin Clark, leader of PANDEF, has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest Nyesom Wike, Minister of FCT, over his inflammatory remarks threatening to "put fire" in states governed by Siminalayi Fubara. Clark emphasizes that no one is above the law amid rising political...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo asserted his accomplishments during his presidency from 1999 to 2007, claiming he successfully managed Nigeria's affairs. He highlighted efforts to achieve debt relief and improve the nation's reserves, emphasizing Nigeria's complexity but potential for...
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a commitment of over $50 billion to African nations during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). This investment aims to enhance infrastructure, agriculture, and trade over three years, generating millions of jobs and revitalizing critical projects...
The Labour Party has appointed Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as its Caretaker Committee Chairman, following a stakeholders meeting led by Peter Obi and Alex Otti. The committee aims to resolve leadership disputes within 90 days. However, embattled chairman Julius Abure rejects the decision...
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar criticized the Nigerian government for prioritizing the arrest of protesters over tackling increasing insecurity, following a deadly Boko Haram attack in Yobe State that claimed the lives of at least 34 worshippers. He called for urgent reform to enhance...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasizes that Nigeria's leadership is key to its progress, not its complexity. Speaking at a memorial lecture for Akintola Williams, Obasanjo reflected on his presidency, highlighting economic achievements and debt relief efforts. Former President Olusegun...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the recent fuel price hike to over N1,000 per liter, labeling it a "brutal assault" on Nigerians. The party criticized the Tinubu administration's policies, which have worsened economic hardship, increased inflation, and driven millions into...
The Presidency refutes NLC President Joe Ajaero's claims that President Tinubu broke an agreement on fuel prices, labeling the allegations as "dirty politics." Presidential aide Abdulaziz Abdulaziz insists no such deal was made during meetings with labor leaders, accusing Ajaero of manipulating...
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