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In Northern Nigeria, the surging cost of living has driven residents toward an unconventional source of sustenance: afafata, or 'throw-away' rice grains, traditionally discarded by millers or used as animal feed. This shift reflects the…

A recent World Bank report casts a stark light on the dire state of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, revealing that Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo are home to a significant portion of the region's impoverished population,…

Boxing legend Mike Tyson recently lauded former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua as a "dangerous" contender, emphasizing his ongoing learning curve and potential in the sport during a conversation with Joe Rogan. Tyson, a figure…

In a significant move towards boosting Nigeria's automotive industry, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have unveiled a partnership aimed at the development and…

Recent violent attacks across three local government areas in Benue State have resulted in the death of five individuals and numerous injuries, leading to a mass burial for 17 victims of a prior attack, while local voices call for urgent…

In a move that intensifies scrutiny on political corruption, the Kano State High Court sets April 17 as the date for the arraignment of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State and the National Chairman of the All…

Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been taken in for questioning by the EFCC for reportedly flaunting and spraying new Naira notes at a movie premiere in Lagos. This action, captured on video and circulated widely, prompted the…

A month after the high-profile launch of the $800m Geometrix Power Plant in Aba, Abia State, the promise of a 24-hour uninterrupted power supply remains unfulfilled, leaving residents in darkness. Despite social media claims of significant…

Umuahia, Abia State– In a decisive move to rectify omissions and other concerns raised during the recent pension arrears payments, the Abia State Government has established a Help Desk within the Ministry of Finance. This initiative,…

In a significant political development in Abia State, loyalists of the former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, along with other key figures, have abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). This mass…