Author: Olakunle Oke
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Renewed violence in Mangu, Plateau State, threatens the production of a staggering 477,900 metric tonnes of maize – enough to fill 24,000 18-wheeler trucks. This, if lost, could have rippling effects across the nation, impacting everything from flour to beer. Mangu, home to the state’s largest maize market, has faced ongoing attacks for over a […]
The $20 billion Dangote Refinery is set to shake up the oil market, announcing its first-ever import of crude oil from the United States. This groundbreaking move signifies a shift in the global energy landscape, with Nigerian refineries tapping into the abundant US oil supply. Trafigura Group, a major commodities trader, has reportedly sold two […]
The Nigerian naira has plunged to a record low of N1348.63 per dollar, marking a staggering 51.21% depreciation since last Friday and raising alarm bells across the nation. This historic low defies ongoing efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government to stabilize the currency, leaving many wondering what lies ahead […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) controversial plan to relocate some departments to its Lagos office is gaining momentum, with 1,500 staff members scheduled to begin working there this Friday. While the bank touts increased staff safety, boosted productivity, and decongestion as key motivators, the move has sparked heated debate. Proponents, aligned with the new […]
A 45-year-old Alimot Haruna has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly smuggling 42 northern children into Lagos without their parents’ consent. Alimot intended to compel all 42 children into child labour and trafficking. It was also learnt that the incident occurred on January 25 at about 5:45 pm. A […]
The Anambra State Government, through the state’s Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has rescued a United States Table Tennis champion, Tania Okpala, who was found wandering the streets. Okpala was found wandering the streets of Awka, the state capital and was captured in a viral video currently circulating on social media. The state Commissioner […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has shed light on its lack of remittance to the Federation Account in 2022, attributing it entirely to the burden of fuel subsidies. Chief Financial Officer Umar Ajiya stated that the subsidies prevented the company from generating revenue, paying taxes and royalties, or even turning a profit. Ajiya […]
Nigerian football heroes Olusegun Odegbami and Garba Lawal have issued a resounding call to arms for the Super Eagles, urging them to approach their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon with a potent mix of caution, focus, discipline, and self-belief. The stage is set for a titanic […]
Nigerian songstress Tems, the captivating voice behind the global smash “Essence,” is poised to make history at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Event. Not only will she grace the stage, but she’ll do so as the first-ever Nigerian artist to receive the prestigious Breakthrough Award Honor. Tems’ meteoric rise to international fame is no […]
A wave of tension washes over France today as the nation’s Constitutional Council prepares to deliver its verdict on a fiercely contested immigration law. This flagship policy, championed by President Macron but vehemently opposed by rights groups and even some within his own party, stands at a critical juncture. The law proposes a significant tightening […]
