Butchers in Lagos have attributed the recent hike in the price of beef to severe flooding in parts of northern Nigeria and the accompanying disruptions in transportation routes. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, several meat traders across major Lagos abattoirs lamented that the cost of sourcing cattle has increased significantly, forcing them to raise beef
Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Professor Klaus Schwab, has come under fire following allegations that he manipulated global rankings to favour certain countries and political interests. The accusations surfaced from whistleblowers within international policy circles and independent analysts, who claimed that the WEF’s competitiveness and innovation indices were being influenced
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Aboki Danjuma, has issued a stern directive to all police tactical units in the state, explicitly banning the use of unmarked vehicles in their operations. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, the police boss read the riot act to operatives, warning that any officer
The Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement addressing the recent peaceful protest staged by a group of retired police officers, setting the record straight on the circumstances surrounding the demonstration and reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding their rights and dignity. The protest, held earlier this week in various parts of the country, saw
Concerns surrounding the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to displace human labour were decisively addressed at the ongoing IndabaX Nigeria 2025, where experts affirmed that the technology would, in fact, serve as a powerful engine for job creation, innovation, and economic advancement. Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, is currently hosting what has been described as
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Daura katsina- in aswift and poignant display of solidarity, the Nasrul-Lahi-il Fathi Society (NASFAT), a leading Islamic organization in Nigeria and the diaspora, yesterday extended its condolences to the family of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away last Sunday in London after a brief illness. Spearheading the high-profile delegation was
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Ogun State today, July 20, 2025, to partake in the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The head of state was welcomed with solemn respect and traditional courtesy as he touched down at the newly commissioned runway of the local airport. The
Religious and public life in Hong Kong was brought to a standstill today, as all mosques across the city were closed following the issuance of a rare Typhoon 10 (T10) storm signal by the Hong Kong Observatory due to the intensifying impact of Typhoon Wipha. The T10 signal, the highest warning level in Hong Kong’s
The Presidency has announced a significant improvement in Nigeria’s oil production and revenue distribution, revealing that crude oil output has risen to 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd), while revenue shared by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) surged by 60%. This disclosure was made on Saturday in response to criticism from the African Democratic
Lionel Messi was simply unstoppable as Inter Miami produced a dominant 5–1 turnaround against New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison. Despite falling behind to Alexander Hack’s early goal in the 15th minute, Miami roared back before the break with Jordi Alba (24′) and Telasco Segovia (27′), then Segovia again in stoppage time (45+3′), overturning
