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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday that the average cost of a healthy diet per day in the country stood at N1,041 in May. The NBS disclosed this in its Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) report last month released in Abuja. The bureau said CoHD in May increased by one per cent compared to N1,035 recorded …

Over 13,000 attendees gathered for Outpouring New York with Minister Dunsin Oyekan. It was a night of unforgettable gatherings. Renowned gospel music minister Dunsin Oyekan said the Outpouring New York event was a night to remember. Over 13,000 attendees gathered physically, while hundreds of thousands joined online around the world at the UBS Arena. The event was characterized by intense …

MRS Nigeria Limited shareholders have approved the voluntary delisting of the company’s shares from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Following the delisting, the company whose market capitalization currently stands at N46.3 billion withdrew its shares from the equity market. MRS Oil disclosed this in a recent notice to NGX and the investment community and signed by its Corporate Secretary, Mrs …

The trial of Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra State, resumed on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja with two prosecution witnesses revealing how they allegedly gave cash to Obiano both in naira and dollars through his proxy. Ugochukwu Chinedu, Prosecution Witness, PW3, and former banker between November 2, 2008 to March …

The crusade of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as he sought an order from the Federal High Court in Kaduna to quash the state House of Assembly report that charged him with theft worth N432 billion, has drawn ridicule from Senator Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker who representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly. El-Rufai, on Wednesday, filed …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has acknowledged the widespread suffering in Nigeria, and stated that it is no longer news. He made these remarks at the “25 Years of Unbroken Democracy” lecture and awards event in Abuja, where he engaged in a heated debate with human rights activist Mike Ozekhome and Senator Shehu Sani. Wike …

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has openly expressed regret over his inaction that led to the national team’s elimination from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Okoye, whose error led to the Eagles’ first loss in the competition, said he had sleepless nights following the error. Having won their three group games, Nigeria look very promising and are favorites …

The Nigerian Army said its troops on Thursday repelled an attack by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on a Police station in Ebonyi State, and in the ensuing gunfight, killed five attackers. A statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Thursday night, said suspected IPOB fighters had stormed the Isheke Police station and burnt …

The Nigerian military, on Thursday, announced the interception of N10 billion worth of stolen crude oil and the neutralization of 2,245 terrorists. The announcement, made by the Defense Headquarters (DHQ) during its bi-weekly briefing, highlights ongoing efforts to combat two major security challenges plaguing the country: oil theft and terrorism. Director of Defense Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba provided …

French voters will go to the polls on Sunday for an exceptional moment in their political history: the first round of early parliamentary elections that could see the formation of the country’s first far-right government since the Nazi occupation of World War II, or no majority at all. The outcome of the vote, after the second round on July 7 …