Amid rising costs of edibles and other commodities, some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have opted for homemade drinks instead of carbonated soft drinks due to their high prices. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, cited local beverages like ‘Zobo,’ Kunu,…
Kano State Government says it will prosecute all tax defaulters in 2025 as part of its major reforms in tax administration. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson to Gov. Abba Yusuf, Sanusi Bature in Kano on Saturday. According to the statement, Dr Zaid Abubakar, the Executive Chairman of Kano State Internal…
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024, while driving to his residence in Midrand Protea Estate. NICASA President-General Dr Frank Onyekwelu, in…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning against the unorganised distribution of palliatives and funfairs, which have led to stampedes and fatalities among vulnerable citizens. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, delivered the warning during a media briefing on Saturday in Abuja. Adejobi explained that the warning came in response to the…
The December festive season is a big dead in Nigeria. It is often marked by celebrations, reunions, and travel. With the harmattan season taking over from the tropical heat and ushering in cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to explore the country’s diverse attractions. From serene beaches to historical landmarks and breathtaking landscapes, Nigeria has…
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has confirmed 10 deaths in Saturday’s stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Maitama area of Abuja. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said four children were among those who died. She said the stampede, which…
The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed three university students dead in a lone accident along Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road in the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, who gave the confirmation in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday, said that the persons involved were suspected to be students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye. Odutola…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has slashed its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly referred to as petrol, from N1,020 to N899 per litre. Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Signed by the association’s National Public Relations Officer,…
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos on Saturday, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra. The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured. Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade and other activities…
Nigeria, being of tropical climate, is often associated with warm temperatures throughout the year. However, the harmattan season brings a notable drop in temperatures across the country, particularly during December. Harmattan, characterized by dry and dusty northeasterly trade winds, ushers in cooler mornings and evenings, especially in states located in the northern and central parts…
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