Flour
15 Aug 2024
The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria in Lagos State has embarked on a protest following the recent increase in the price of flour. The members of the association during the protest on Wednesday lamented the incessant increase in the price of flour despite the Federal Government's waiver. The chairman of the bakers'…
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President Bola Tinubu wishes the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings as they begin the sacred month of Ramadan. In a statement he personally signed, the President said: “We are profoundly grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us the grace to witness the commencement of this holy month,…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment on the protracted political crisis in the state as Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule described it as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. During the 129th Legislative Sitting of the Second Session on Friday, the House Leader, Major Jack,…
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The Appeal Court in Port Harcourt has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court, which sacked local government chairmen elected under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2015. The Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Lambo Akanbi, had sacked the Chairmen following a suit filed by the People's Democratic…
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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service's (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate trade and boost revenue generation, a development he said would benefit all Nigerians. CGC Adeniyi disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Central Bank of Nigeria, where he…
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The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, has strongly refuted allegations of sexual harassment made against her husband, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti. The accusations surfaced during a televised interview and have sparked widespread debate. Speaking to journalists, Mrs. Akpabio described the claims as baseless and a fabrication, emphasising the…
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Nigeria will host the first African edition of Investopia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) global investment platform, in September 2025 at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, according to a statement on the Investopia website. The summit aims to strengthen economic ties between Africa and the Middle East while positioning Nigeria as a destination for global investors.…
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Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has returned to Instagram with a noticeable change. She removed her billionaire husband Ned Nwoko's name from her bio and deleted all pictures of him from her page, stirring reactions online. The actress deactivated her Instagram account on Monday. She made her comeback on Friday with a fresh update. Her return…
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Bitcoin and its cryptocurrency peers have slumped in value over recent days as tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and new scandals affecting the sector shake confidence in volatile assets. Bitcoin dived Friday to trade under $80,000 for the first time since November. Its low of $78,225.84 was more than 25 percent off levels…
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The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has said that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has enjoyed more privileges than any other senator in the tenth National Assembly. “The truth is, Senator Natasha has gotten the most privileges among all four of us (female senators). The seat I sit on now has been moved four…
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The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA) chapters have frowned at the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the acting leader of the group by the followers of late Chief Ayo Adebanjo. While describing the move as misleading, the frontline Yoruba group, in a statement signed by…