The cost of cooking gas has witnessed a sharp decline, offering much-needed relief to Nigerian households battling economic hardship.According to investigations, the average price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, plummeted by 17.4 percent month-on-month, dropping from N14,375 in July 2025 to N11,875 in August 2025.OnContinue reading "Cooking Gas Price Crashes 17.4% To N11,875 As Nigerians Breathe Relief – NBS Report"
NATIONAL OUTCRY: Excluding Agriculture From Nigeria’s New Curriculum Sparks Fears of Food Insecurity, Rural Poverty
By Reuben Nathan Ibrahim The Federal Government’s decision to exclude Agriculture from Nigeria’s newly approved national curriculum has triggered heated debates, with experts warning that the move could spell disaster for the country’s food security, rural development, and long-term economic stability.Once regarded as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, agriculture risks being sidelined in classrooms, aContinue reading "NATIONAL OUTCRY: Excluding Agriculture From Nigeria’s New Curriculum Sparks Fears of Food Insecurity, Rural Poverty"
NBA Drags IGP to Court Over ‘Illegal’ Tinted Glass Permit, Alleges Extortion, Private Account Payments
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the controversial tinted-glass permit policy, describing it as unconstitutional, exploitative, and a potential goldmine for corruption.The legal fireworks were sparked during the NBA’s pre-conference National Executive Council meeting in Enugu on August 23, whereContinue reading "NBA Drags IGP to Court Over ‘Illegal’ Tinted Glass Permit, Alleges Extortion, Private Account Payments"
TRAGEDY ON ENUGU HIGHWAY: 10 KILLED, DOZENS INJURED IN DOUBLE ROAD CRASHES
Enugu State was thrown into mourning on Wednesday after two ghastly road accidents claimed the lives of 10 people and left several others battling for survival along the ever-busy Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Enugu State Command, confirmed the tragic incidents, which occurred hours apart, between the Police Estate and Toll GateContinue reading "TRAGEDY ON ENUGU HIGHWAY: 10 KILLED, DOZENS INJURED IN DOUBLE ROAD CRASHES"
EXCLUSIVE: Corps Member Drags NYSC to Tinubu, Cries Foul Over “Unlawful” Service Extension, Alleges Political Victimisation
A fresh controversy has hit the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after an embattled corps member, Ms. Rita Uguamaye—popularly known as Raye—petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reverse what she described as an “unlawful and politically motivated” extension of her service year.Through her counsel, fiery human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, Ms. Uguamaye accusedContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Corps Member Drags NYSC to Tinubu, Cries Foul Over “Unlawful” Service Extension, Alleges Political Victimisation"
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Power Struggle That Forced Tinubu to Reverse NTA Shake-Up
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dramatically reversed recent appointments at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), reinstating Director-General Salihu Dembos after his abrupt and controversial removal just weeks ago.Authoritative sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the reversal followed a storm of confusion, ministerial embarrassment, and a behind-the-scenes battle for control of Africa’s largest television network.On Tuesday, theContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Power Struggle That Forced Tinubu to Reverse NTA Shake-Up"
BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Appoints CSP Benjamin Hundeyin As New Force Public Relations Officer
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), marking a strategic move aimed at strengthening the Nigeria Police Force’s image and engagement with the public.CSP Hundeyin, a decorated officer with a strong academic and professional pedigree,Continue reading "BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Appoints CSP Benjamin Hundeyin As New Force Public Relations Officer"
Bloody Turf War: Notorious Bandit Warlord Abu Dan Barka Executed By Rival Faction In Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama ZAMFARA STATE — A notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Abu Dan Barka, met a brutal end alongside four of his loyal fighters after being ambushed and executed by rival bandits in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The deadly attack unfolded east of Magana Mai Rake village, near Yar Tashar Sahabi in DansadauContinue reading "Bloody Turf War: Notorious Bandit Warlord Abu Dan Barka Executed By Rival Faction In Zamfara"
TROOPS STRIKE HARD: DEFENCE HQ CONFIRMS KILLING OF TERRORISTS, ARREST OF 85 SUSPECTS, RESCUE OF 66 HOSTAGES NATIONWIDE
In a major show of force, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced sweeping nationwide military operations that dealt decisive blows to terrorists and criminal gangs in August.According to a statement released on Thursday, troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces neutralised several terrorists, arrested no fewer than 85 suspected criminals, and successfully rescued 66 victims ofContinue reading "TROOPS STRIKE HARD: DEFENCE HQ CONFIRMS KILLING OF TERRORISTS, ARREST OF 85 SUSPECTS, RESCUE OF 66 HOSTAGES NATIONWIDE"
OBASANJO BOMBS LAWMAKERS: ‘Constituency Projects Are Daylight Robbery, Lawmakers Worse Than Past Republics’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has unleashed a scathing attack on Nigeria’s lawmakers, branding them as “much worse” than those who served in the First, Second, and Third Republics. In his new book, Nigeria Past and Future: Contemplations on Nigeria’s History and Vision for Tomorrow, Obasanjo described constituency projects as “daylight unarmed robbery,” crafted by legislatorsContinue reading "OBASANJO BOMBS LAWMAKERS: ‘Constituency Projects Are Daylight Robbery, Lawmakers Worse Than Past Republics’"
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