Why housewives, caterers, others are crying over rising cost of tomatoes
•Tomato Growers finger industrial buyers exit•Our stew now black –HousewivesBy Cynthia Alo Many housewives, caterers and other tomato consumers across the country are lamenting over the worsening tomato price instability, saying it has reduced the quality of meals and contributed to rising food inflation. Farmers, however, blamed the collapse of industrial off-take arrangements and the […]
‘We thought it was Malaysia’ – Survivors expose Mali trafficking ring
Three Nigerian young girls trafficked under the guise of overseas employment have exposed a cross-border human trafficking syndicate that lured them with promises of jobs in Malaysia but ended up forcing them into prostitution in Mali.
Fear of sanctions grips state councils as NLC orders May Day street protests
The tension stems from a circular issued by NLC’s Secretary, Ugboaja, directing state councils to abandon traditional celebrations
Annual flood Outlook: Floods to hit Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, 29 other states — FG
AS the rain begins, the Federal Government in its 2026 annual flood outlook, AFO, released yesterday, raised alarm that flooding would hit no fewer than 33 states of the federation, including Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa and Kebbi.
Financial strain, geopolitical tensions shadow ILO governing body meeting
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Governing Body of the International Labour Organization, ILO, has concluded its 356th Session in Geneva, Switzerland with discussions dominated by financial pressures facing the institution, ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the war in Ukraine, and preparations for a key leadership transition. The meeting brought together member representatives to review progress across ILO’s […]
Anioma State to unlock economic growth, ease pressure on Lagos — Oganah
By Esther Onyegbula As momentum gathers around the long-standing agitation for the creation of Anioma State, optimism is rising among proponents who see the development as both historic and inevitable. For decades, the demand has remained a recurring subject in Nigeria’s constitutional discourse, but recent legislative progress at the National Assembly has renewed hopes that […]
2027: Rumbles over courts’ role in pre-election squabbles
The next few months will undoubtedly be a very busy period for the judiciary, as many courts will be flooded with suits relating to pre-election matters.
Global unions attack IMF, World Bank over inequality, poverty, job losses
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Global trade unions have launched a scathing critique of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and the World Bank, accusing the two Bretton Woods institutions of pursuing outdated economic policies that are worsening inequality, deepening poverty, and fuelling job losses across the globe. The criticism comes as both institutions prepare for their Spring Meetings, […]
Circumcision is evil, but helps with my sexual urges – Victoria Inyama
Female genital mutilation, FMG (circumcision) is evil and traumatic, but it is “the best thing that happened to me”
455 retired police officers set to be reinstated as appeal court dismisses case against PSC
By Kingsley Omonobi The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the reinstatement of 455 senior police officers who were controversially and forcibly retired in 2025, delivering a decisive blow to the Police Service Commission (PSC) in a protracted legal battle. In a judgment delivered on April 14, 2026, the appellate court dismissed Appeal No. […]
Court clears Pretty Mike, says NDLEA failed to prove drug charge
The judge, Ambrose Lewis-Alagoa, upheld the defendants’ no-case submission, terminating the drug-related prosecution
Doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa
Dr Ogbachi was a registrar at Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), a member of the Nigerian Medical Association, and a graduate of Niger Delta University.
Flood to hit Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, 29 other states – FG
At risk are Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Imo …
Army raids IPOB/ESN strongholds, busts kidnapping network; recovers IEDs, cash
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Eastern Sanity have conducted a raid across the South-East, overrunning IPOB/ESN strongholds.
Boko Haram invades Benishiekh again, targets military base
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Armed members of dreaded Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have, again, launched a midnight attack on Benishiekh town along the Maiduguri–Damaturu Road, Borno State, sources have said. Read Also: Benisheikh attack: Situating security agencies’ intel response Benesheikh is the Council Headquarters of Kaga local government area of the state. The attack which started […]
Enugu community, Lejja, lays claim to cradle of civilisation in West Africa
TUCKED away in the rolling hills of Lejja, a quiet agrarian community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, lies a wonderful discovery that seems to be steadily rewriting the history of human civilisation.
