Food inflation still rising despite drop in headline rate
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday said headline inflation rate slowed Month-on-Month (MoM) by 0.02 percentage point to 15.91 percent in June 2026 from 15.93 percent in May. The decline is coming after a three consecutive months rise in headline inflation rate since March 2026. However, despite the moderation in inflation rate, […]
SUBEB: Non-clearance of Edo gov’s nominees worries Eboigbodi
CHAIRMAN of the Gani Fawehinmi Foundation, Comrade Kaduna Osa Eboigbodi, has expressed concern over the delay in the clearance of Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s nominees for the State Universal Basic Education Board by Edo State House of Assembly.
Independence: Chime asks Nigerians to support govt’s devt initiatives
By Tony Edike ENUGU—As Nigerians mark 49 years of nationhood, Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state has enjoined well-meaning Nigerians to support the different tiers of government in their various development initiatives aimed at uplifting the living standard of the entire populace. Chime made this plea in his speech to mark Nigeria’s 49th independence anniversary. […]
Petty trader wins First Bank’s Big Splash promo
A provision seller based in Aghbarho, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, Mrs. Magadaline Inikoro, has won the star prize of a Toyota Prado jeep in the First Bank Big Splash Promo Reloaded draw.
Driver docked for raping 13 year-old sister in-law
A 35 year-old taxi driver who allegedly tricked his 13-year old sister in-law into the bush and raped her has been docked at the Area Magistrate’s Court, Pankshin, Plateau State along with his 40-year old accomplice.
Investment tribunal dispenses 300 cases
By Tony Edike ENUGU—The Investments and Securities Tribunal has within its six years of existence, adjudicated nearly 300 cases with monetary value of about N100 billion, Chairman of the Tribunal, Dr. Nnenna Orji, disclosed in Enugu yesterday. She explained that the opening of more offices of the tribunal in geopolitical zones across the country, was […]
