Nigeria Customs to Distribute Seized Food Items Amid Food Crisis
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to distribute seized food items across the country in response to the ongoing food crisis, aiming to alleviate the plight of Nigerians grappling with food scarcity. According to CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS will ensure that the confiscated food items are certified safe for human consumption before […]
Senator Ogunlewe Calls For Investment in Research, Industrial Estates to Tackle Food Price Scarcity
Former Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe has underscored the importance of investing in research and establishing industrial estates to combat the escalating prices of food items in Nigeria. Amidst the surge in the cost of living, Ogunlewe emphasized the need for strategic investments in research and the creation of industrial hubs, similar to past initiatives, to […]
Russia Arrests Dual US-Russian Citizen for Alleged Treason Amid Ukraine Conflict
A woman holding both US and Russian citizenship has been apprehended in Russia on suspicion of treason and providing financial support to the Ukrainian army. Hailing from Los Angeles, the unnamed individual was actively involved in fundraising for a Ukrainian organization with the ultimate beneficiary being the armed forces in Kyiv, as reported by Russia’s […]
Navalny’s Body Retained for Chemical Analysis, Family Claims
The family of Alexei Navalny, the deceased Russian opposition leader, has been informed that his body will not be released for two weeks, according to a representative for Navalny. His mother was reportedly told that the body is being held for “chemical analysis.” Russian authorities have not confirmed the body’s location, and efforts to locate […]
Protesters Rally in Ibadan over Economic Hardship
Following recent protests in various parts of Nigeria, including Kano, Niger, and Lagos, citizens in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, took to the streets on Monday morning to voice their grievances over the high cost of living and food inflation. The demonstrators gathered in the Mokola area carrying placards with messages such as ‘The […]
Cement Manufacturers in Nigeria Agree to Reduce Prices with Condition
Nigeria’s cement manufacturers have agreed to reducing the price of cement to a range of N7,000 to N8,000 per 50kg bag across the country. During a meeting convened by Minister of Works Senator David Umahi in Abuja on Monday, manufacturers affirmed their willingness to further decrease prices once the Federal Government fulfills its intervention promises. […]
Nigeria’s Unemployment Surges, Hits 5.0% in Q3 2023
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed a concerning rise in Nigeria’s unemployment rate, surging from 4.2% in Q2 2023 to 5.0% in Q3 2023, as reported in the ‘Nigeria Labour Force Survey Q3 2023’ published on Monday. The report highlights a notable decline in the labour force participation rate among the working-age population, dropping […]
Eiffel Tower Maintenance Budget Controversy Sparks Union Strike
Paris, France – The iconic Eiffel Tower is set to be closed to visitors on Monday as workers stage a one-day strike, demanding an immediate review of the financial management of the 135-year-old monument by Paris City Hall. The workers claim that maintenance costs are being underestimated, especially in light of the upcoming Summer Olympic […]
Israel Sets March Deadline for Potential Ground Offensive in Rafah, Gaza
Benny Gantz, an Israeli war cabinet member, has issued a warning that if Hamas does not release all hostages held in Gaza by March 10, Israel will launch an offensive in Rafah. This marks the first time Israel has specified a potential entry date for its troops into Gaza’s densely populated southern city. There is […]
India’s Top Airlines Given Deadline to Deliver Passenger Bags Promptly
Indian aviation authorities have mandated that leading airlines in the country must dispatch passengers’ luggage within 10 minutes of the plane’s engine shutdown. The civil aviation ministry issued an order specifying that baggage should reach passengers within 10 to 30 minutes after landing. Carriers, including Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo, have been instructed to comply […]
