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The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has attributed the hike in the price of tomatoes to high demand during the Sallah celebration and low production output.TOPAN Chairman, Kaduna State chapter, Mr Rabiu Zuntu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. Zuntu, however, assured a drop in the price of tomatoes in the next couple of weeks.SPONSOR AD “The reason for the hike of the produce can be closely linked to the increased demands during the festivities and the low production output of farmers.“The main reason for the consistent…

The recent spate of attacks and killings in various villages in Plateau State has claimed no fewer than 41 lives and left numerous people wounded within a week.Hundreds of houses were razed down by the perpetrators and hundreds of people have been displaced by the attacks within the said period.  The brutal assaults showed no regard for human life, targeting men, women, and children indiscriminately. The attacks often occur at night or through ambushes, fuelled by longstanding tensions between farming and herding communities that frequently accuse each other of responsibility for the atrocities. The affected areas include Bassa, Riyom, Bokkos,…

Aliyu Zubairu has officially stepped down as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side El-Kanemi Warriors.Zubairu, who spent two years with the Maiduguri-based club, led them to significant achievements, including promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) in his debut season and a triumphant run to win the President Federation Cup last year. “After careful consideration, I’ve decided not to renew my contract, which expires at the end of my two-year tenure,” he announced.SPONSOR AD “This decision stems from my confidence that I’ve made a meaningful contribution to the club’s growth and development.”With his departure, Zubairu will now…

President Bola Tinubu has broken away from the tradition of nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Democracy Day.Earlier, the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Democracy Day had rolled out a series of events to commemorate 26 years of unbroken democracy. Among the programmes were: Presidential National Broadcast on June 12, 2025, at 7 a.m; the President’s address of a joint session of the National Assembly at 12 noon; Public Lecture on Democracy Day Celebration at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Time: 4 pm.SPONSOR AD But in a statement late Wednesday, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, announced a change…

Governor Uba Sani has vowed that Kaduna State shall not become a haven for criminal gangs and those who threaten the lives and livelihoods of citizens will face the full weight of the law.The Governor further said that his administration is resolute in this mission as it will not allow a few misguided individuals to destroy the peace that so many have worked hard to build. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe at the inauguration of a Special Task Force on Community Policing and Drug Control on Wednesday, he expressed determination to rid Kaduna State of illicit drugs.SPONSOR…

A heated drama unfolded at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 in Lagos on Wednesday morning as former Edo State Governor and serving Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, accused Air Peace of defrauding passengers through a calculated boarding scam, while the airline countered with allegations of violent conduct and obstruction against the lawmaker. The incident, which sparked public outrage and heavy security presence at the terminal, was captured in viral videos showing Oshiomhole blocking the departure gate in protest after he was reportedly denied boarding on a flight for which he had checked in online. In an interview following the incident, Oshiomhole…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to spend a staggering N39 billion on the renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, describing it as a glaring case of misplaced priority. Obi, who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, said the funds expended on the facelift of the conference facility, which was recently renamed after President Bola Tinubu, could have been channelled into more pressing areas such as education and poverty alleviation. The former Anambra State governor expressed shock that such an amount could be sunk…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed readiness to form an opposition alliance to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing worsening economic hardship in the country.Amaechi, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Rivers State, made the comments in an interview with the BBC, where he lamented the current state of the nation and said efforts were ongoing to form a political coalition that could bring about real change. He said while he had not ruled out running for president again, only time would tell whether he would…

Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), on Wednesday appeared before an ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives to defend the N1.481 trillion 2025 budget earlier submitted by President Bola Tinubu and approved by the National Assembly. The budget, which was presented to the House on May 22, 2025, is part of emergency measures put in place following the suspension of the elected government in Rivers State and the declaration of a state of emergency in the oil-rich state. The proposal was passed through second reading and committed to the committee for further scrutiny. It is…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dele Momodu, has accused the minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of acting as Nigeria’s founding father. Momodu made the allegation while commenting on the crisis rocking the PDP during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday. He accused Wike of hijacking party decisions, destabilising internal structures, and further questioned Wike’s democratic credentials.SPONSOR AD Momodu added that despite the battle to establish democracy, the system is gradually being damaged.He said, “I’m very happy that today coincides with the lead-up to June 12 (Democracy Day), so that…