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Food prices Will crash in 180 days – Minister of agriculture
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has announced a series of measures aimed at addressing the rising food prices in the country. The minister unveiled a plan to implement these measures over the next 180 … Continue Reading
Drug Addictive Son Stabs Mother To Death In Delta State
Tragedy struck in Obiaruku, Delta State, when a 23-year-old man, identified as Samson, allegedly stabbed his 50-year-old mother to death in a fit of rage.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning when … Continue Reading
Reps accuse minister of spending N20m on sanitary pads and N45m on New Year party
The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, to explain alleged irregularities in the ministry’s expenditure. The minister is facing scrutiny over unauthorized spending, including N45 million for a New Year’s party, N20 … Continue Reading
NNPC Seeks $2bn Oil-Backed Loan To Finance Operations, Gas Projects
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. is seeking a $2 billion oil-backed loan to finance its operations and gas projects, according to Reuters.
The loan, which is expected to be secured within the next two months, will … Continue Reading
King Apostle Chibuzor’s Vision Realized: Dembava FK signs 23 Top football Talents
Dembava FK, a top-tier football club in Lithuania, has made history by signing 15 talented Nigerian male players through Omega Power Ministry (OPM) church in Port Harcourt.
This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in the players’ careers and … Continue Reading
Bill to create 74 extra legislative seats for women passes 2nd reading
A bill aimed at increasing women’s representation in the Nigerian parliament has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and 12 others, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution… Continue Reading
Marry a rich woman, Rudeboy advices young men
In a recent social media post, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy of the defunct music group PSquare, has sparked controversy with his advice to men to marry rich women once they have achieved financial stability.
Rudeboy’s statement comes at … Continue Reading
Troubled Rivers: Latest Updates From Rivers State House of Assembly
As political chaos in Rivers state continuous, below are curated updates from the Rivers State Assembly activities for the week by REPORT AFRIQUE’s correspondent in Port Harcourt.
Rivers Assembly Confirms New Commissioner
On Monday, … Continue Reading
Four Killed as Trees Collapse During Storm in jattu
Tragedy Strikes Jattu Market, Edo State on July 8th, 2024
A devastating storm swept through the popular Jattu Market in Edo State, claiming the lives of four people and injuring several others. The tragedy occurred when four large trees, weakened … Continue Reading
Nigerian Population Commission Proposes fresh Census Date
The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced a proposed timeline of November 2024 for the conduct of the Nigerian Population and Housing Census. The commission’s Chairman, Nasir Isa Kwarra, revealed this at a press conference to mark the 2024 World … Continue Reading