Utomi had labelled the administration’s reform programme as “ridiculous” and “poorly structured,” drawing a sharp response from the presidency.

According to him, the pressure stems from a perception among investors and record labels that younger artistes are more commercially viable.

The NBS said the increase reflects renewed pressure on consumer prices, with the month-on-month inflation rate jumping sharply to 4.18 per cent in March from 2.01 per cent in February, indicating a faster pace of price increases across the economy.

THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, Wednesday, inaugurated high-level Investigation Committee into the Zurak Mine gas poisoning incident in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has shared her experience with female circumcision, affirming it as the best thing that has ever happened to her.