Year: 2025
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Food Prices Drop in States Ahead Ramadan
Daily Trust Prices of food commodities like maize, rice, millet, sorghum, beans, flour and soybeans, among others have dropped, especially in major producing states, a survey by Daily Trust has shown. This is happening ahead of the Ramadan, which commences in a few days. Non-producing states are also said to be feeling the impact of…
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Lagos Assembly Speaker ‘Agrees To Step Down’ , Gives Condition
Vanguard News ….Lagos west to produce next speakerSeasou Strong indication emerged that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, may step down her position as speaker but on the condition that it must be done during plenary, Vanguard has learned. Recall that the House adjourned sitting indefinitely on Monday, February…
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Insecurity: How Lack of Surveillance Tech Aids Criminals, Terrorists
Vanguard News It was July 5th, 2022, a few hours after midnight at a time when most residents of Kuje, one of the six satellite towns bordering Nigeria’s administrative city centre, Abuja, were sound asleep. The peaceful slumber was however shattered by the sounds of heavy gunfire and explosions which were later traced to the…
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Mohbad: Lagos Magistrate Delivers Judgment in Favour of Naira Marley, Larry Sam
The Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, on Tuesday, exonerated Nigerian singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, alongside music promoter Samson Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, and Owodunni Ibrahim, alias Primeboy, from allegations surrounding the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, in delivering the…
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FULL LIST: UK, Nigeria, Saudi, Others Missing as US Releases Eligible Countries for Visa Waiver Programme
The Nation Newspaper The United States of America has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. Among other African countries, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana are not listed in the new visa waiver programme for 2025 as the country introduces policy updates on permit privilege eligibility and others. The US…
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CBN’s Forex Policies Working – Renowned Financial Expert
The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has expressed confidence in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange policies, stating that they are yielding positive results and aligning the naira closer to its fair value. Rewane expressed his thoughts on the Global Business Report show on Arise TV on Monday. The naira has…
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Again: Multichoice Increases DStv, GOtv Prices (Full List)
Multichoice is set to increase the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement to its customers on Monday. The statement titled, “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages,” read, “Dear Customer, please note that effective 1 March 2025, there will be a price adjustment…
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Lagos Assembly: Meranda May Step down as Speaker, Two Lawmakers ‘Shortlisted’ To Take Over
Vanguard News The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may step down, paving the way for either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the position. This development follows intervention efforts by prominent political figures, including former APC National Chairman and ex-Osun State Governor Chief Bisi Akande, former…
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22-year-old Nigerian, Zuriel Oduwole Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
An advocate for peace, education, and gender equality, Zuriel Oduwole, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. A Sunday press release noted that Oduwole has actively engaged in global diplomatic efforts, influencing discussions on education and peace, working to create opportunities for marginalised communities and promoting meaningful change. Born in Los Angeles to…
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Ramadan 2025: When does Muslims fasting start, everything you need to know
Vanguard News In a few days, over two billion people worldwide will start fasting during daylight hours for the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is Islam’s sacred month of fasting, dedicated to prayer, self-reflection, honoring loved ones, supporting the needy, and seeking forgiveness. ‘ Here’s what you need to know about Ramadan, including its start…