President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Executive Council to take urgent steps to reduce food prices nationwide by ensuring the safe movement of farm produce across transport routes. This move aims to tackle high transportation costs, a significant driver of food inflation. The prices of essential commodities have dropped, including: Rice (50kg): N85,000 from N87,000, a 2.29% decline. Beans (50kg): N80,000 from N82,000 Garri (50kg yellow): N32,000 from N33,000, a 3.03% reduction. Flour (50kg): N63,000 from N65,000 Tomatoes (basket): N75,000 from N110,000, a 31.82% drop. Pepper (big bag): N75,000 from N80,000 Onions: N105,000 from N110,000, a 4.54% decline. New…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Ghana has agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States, President John Dramani Mahama announced, with 14 individuals, including Nigerians and a Gambian, already arriving in Accra. Ghanaian authorities facilitated their return to their respective countries. The decision comes after the US approached Ghana to accept third-party nationals being removed from the country, citing the ECOWAS free movement protocol, which allows West Africans to enter Ghana without a visa. Mahama justified the move, stating that West Africans “don’t need a visa anyway” to come to Ghana. This development is part of the US’s intensified deportation efforts under…
Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has shared a message from a woman scammed by someone posing as him online. Victoria Yemisi Ayano was defrauded of N33 million by a man named Bolanle Azeez, who allegedly used TikTok to impersonate Ninalowo and convince her to send money. Ninalowo warned the public to be cautious, stating that he has never received the N33 million in question and is not involved in any online scams. Ayano had petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the incident. The actor’s warning serves as a reminder to be vigilant when interacting with strangers online. As…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to address the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 24, 2025. He will be the 17th world leader to speak on Day 2 of the general debate. The UNGA’s theme this year is “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development, and Human Rights”, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in addressing pressing challenges. Tinubu will join 195 world leaders, including 98 heads of state, at the gathering. The assembly will feature key events such as a high-level conference on Palestine co-chaired by France and…
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw took to social media to wish entertainment mogul Mo Abudu a happy 61st birthday on September 11, 2025. In a heartfelt post, Kate referred to Mo as her “Big Sis” and expressed admiration for her achievements, grit, and determination. “Happy 61st Birthday Big Sis… @moabudu. You show every day what is possible when you believe in yourself. With grit, hard work, and determination of purpose, you shine through the years. May the grace of Almighty God abound in your life. May He protect you and all that concerns you. May He provide all your needs according…
Tiwa Savage, the renowned Afrobeats diva, has turned down the ‘Queen of Afrobeats’ title, citing that it comes with weighty responsibilities she doesn’t want to shoulder alone. In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro, Tiwa Savage revealed that while she appreciates being hailed as the “Queen of Afrobeats,” she personally doesn’t feel comfortable with the tag. According to Tiwa Savage, the label is flattering but not something she wants to hold onto. “Yeah, they call me the Queen of Afrobeats, but there are a lot of us that are Queens,” she explained. The superstar stressed that accepting the crown…
The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s claim that it would reclaim power in the state during the 2027 general elections, describing it as an “empty boast and political comedy.” The rivalry between the APC and PDP in Cross River reflects a broader national struggle between Nigeria’s two dominant political parties. The PDP governed Cross River uninterrupted from 1999 until 2015, when cracks began to appear, culminating in the defection of former Governor Ben Ayade to the APC in 2021. The APC stated that the PDP had lost its political relevance…
The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has engaged Minister of Finance Wale Edun and Minister of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu over the pace of implementation of the 2024-2025 Appropriations Act. The committee expressed concern over the level of budget execution, with Chairman Abubakar Bichi stating that Nigerians are increasingly worried about the progress. “Our members are seriously concerned, and the ministers have promised that before the end of this year, Nigerians will witness significant changes and developments,” Bichi said. Edun disclosed that as of September 2025, about 80% of the 2024 budget had been implemented. “Overall, implementation…
Nurses and midwives at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have issued a 15-day ultimatum to the hospital management, warning of a potential strike over alleged neglect of their welfare and conditions of service. The healthcare workers, under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, claim they have been repeatedly excluded from new benefits approved for health workers in the state. The workers’ demands include immediate implementation of the new national minimum wage effective January 2025, payment of promotion arrears from 2018 to 2024, recruitment of additional nurses to ease staff shortages, and renovation…
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has become the world’s richest person, surpassing Tesla’s Elon Musk, after a significant surge in Oracle’s stock added over $100 billion to his fortune in a single day. Ellison’s wealth now stands between $393 billion and $405 billion, depending on valuation time, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes. The 81-year-old billionaire’s fortune jumped by a record $101 billion on Wednesday, the largest single-day increase ever recorded by Bloomberg’s wealth tracker. The surge in Oracle’s shares, which had already risen 45% this year, was triggered by the company’s quarterly results that beat expectations and signaled…
Nigeria has collected over N600 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) from global digital giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix. According to Mr. Mathew Osanekwu, Special Adviser on Tax Policy to the Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee, amendments to the VAT Act empowered the Federal Inland Revenue Service to bring non-resident companies offering services in Nigeria into the tax net. The VAT collection aligns with global best practices, ensuring Nigeria benefits from taxes on services consumed locally but delivered by foreign companies. These companies are now registered in Nigeria and appointed as agents of collection, paying VAT under Section…
Reports trending on Nigerian social media had suggested that Qatar imposed a new travel ban, denying male applicants entry into the country unless accompanied by their families. The viral message also claimed that only females or families could apply for visas, requiring five-star hotel bookings and return flight tickets for travel or transit visas. However, the Qatar Ministry of Interior has denied these reports. A representative from the ministry’s visa section confirmed to the BBC that there are no restrictions for Nigerians wishing to visit Qatar. According to reports, the notification allegedly originated from ‘Discover Qatar’, a tourism management company…