Nigeria’s population tripled without economic expansion since Shagari era — Duke
…Links hardship, social unrest to failure of productivity Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, said yesterday Nigeria’s economy has effectively shrunk since the Second Republic because government spending and productive capacity have failed to grow in line with the country’s population.Duke said Nigeria was still operating […]
Niger’s hidden child miners: Thousands more at risk, CSO warns after Minna deaths
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Long before the deaths of 37 detainees in the custody of the Niger state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC in Minna drew national attention to the state’s mining communities, children as young as school age were already working the pits alongside adults, missing out on classrooms […]
Emir’s murder: Police warn against illegal protest
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has warned individuals and groups against embarking on illegal protests or taking the law into their own hands following threats by a group identified as the “Congress of Cultists” to protest the killing of Dauda Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir. The group, reportedly associated with the […]
Atiku’s subsidy proposal unlawful, will enrich smugglers – APC PCC
The APC-PCC asked whether a refinery receiving the proposed subsidy would be required to sell petrol at a prescribed price.
LASTMA warns against skate shoes on highways
The LASTMA boss further urged users of such footwear to restrict their activities to designated recreational areas, private compounds or other safe environments specifically suited for skating.
I survived 3 air crashes for 2027 — Gen. Ijioma
…APP candidate unveils 23-point manifesto, flags off campaign By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The 2027 governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Abia State, Major-General Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.), has attributed his survival of about 30 road accidents and three air crashes to what he described as a divine purpose to govern the […]
