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 […]
Sustainable investment key to Nigeria–EU economic future, says De Luca
By Kennedy Mbele As Nigeria seeks to attract greater investment and expand opportunities for businesses, the European Union and the Federal Government of Nigeria will convene the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum on 25 June 2026 in Lagos. The Forum will bring together government officials, investors, financiers, and private sector leaders from Nigeria and Europe to explore […]
Abductions: Reason embattled terrorists descend on S/West, spare S/East, S/South, by Ejiofor, retired DSS Director
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Mr Mike Ejiofor, a security expert, is a former Director in the Department of State Service (DSS). In this interview, Ejiofor discusses the reasons for the upsurge of insecurity, especially in the South-West, and the challenges facing Nigeria Police, citing lack of equipment and funding. According to him, failure to establish state […]
Armed herdsmen have established ‘Sambisa Forest’ in Benue South – Kidnap victim
He said the kidnappers demanded N10 million for his release, while other captives were allegedly asked to pay up to N20 million.
ENUGU EZIKE: How Onyishi, Igwe Parallel Leadership works
Enugu Ezike, the second largest “native town” in West Africa is in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Nigeria ranks third worldwide in female genital mutilation
Nigeria has been ranked third globally, after Egypt and Ethiopia, among countries where female genital mutilation (FGM) is still widely practised. Statistics also indicate that Ekiti and Osun states record some of the highest prevalence rates of the harmful practice in the South-West region of the country.
