FG, Cement manufacturers agree on N7,000 to N8,000 for 50kg per bag
The Federal Government and Cement Manufacturers have agreed on a N7,000 to N8,000 per 50 kg bag of cement to halt the astronomical rise in the price of the product. This agreement was part of a deal struck after several…
Wike issues quit notice to Abuja Tech Village squatters
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has asked settlers on the Abuja Science and Technology Village in Chika-Aleita along the airport road to immediately vacate the area or face demolition. The minister gave the order on Monday…
Nigerians slam Seyi Tinubu for preaching endurance over economic hardship
The eldest son of President Bola Tinubu, Mr Seyi Tinubu, on Monday, pleaded with Nigerians to exercise patience with his father’s administration as they weather the challenging economic times. This followed protests in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, where angry…
OAU lion kills zookeeper during feeding
A 9-year-old male lion on Monday killed a zookeeper while feeding the wild cats in their den at the Zoological garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The victim, identified as Mr Olabode Olawuyi, who was a Veterinary Technologist, was…
NDLEA Parades Female lawyer Adaobi Nweke, her mum, boyfriend, and their herbalist were arrested in Umuahia
In Abia, a joint raid operation between the NDLEA and men of the State Homeland Security at 23 Arochukwu Street, Umuahia around 11 pm on Wednesday 14th February led to the arrest of a female lawyer, Adaobi Nweke, 36; her…
Insecurity: Defence Minister reaffirms ban on unauthorized use of camouflage
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has reaffirmed the ban on unauthorized use of military camouflage, saying only the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force, while on Joint Operation with the Military, are allowed by…
Hardship: Fuel scarcity looms as petrol tanker drivers withdraw services nationwide
Fuel scarcity looms in Nigeria as the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, withdraws its service nationwide on Monday, February 19, due to economic hardship caused by high operational costs and low freight rates. A recent letter signed by…
Hardship paralyzing lives nationwide — Catholic Bishops, CAN
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, and the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday, dissected the state of the nation and returned a grim verdict: hardship is paralyzing socioeconomic lives in communities, and hunger causing a serious humanitarian crisis….
Benue Indigenes Inviting Herdsmen From Niger Republic – Alia
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has vowed that he would not tolerate any effort from any quarter aimed at destabilizing the state. Governor Alia in a statement issued yesterday by his principal special assistant on print media, Donald Kumun, expressed…
CDA News updates you need to know Monday morning.
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has raised the alarm that about 200 million firearms are in circulation in Nigeria. Governor Sani disclosed this in a chat on Channels Television’s…