Cows The Lagos State Butchers’ Association has lamented the soaring cost of cows threatening the livelihoods of its members and called for the Federal Government’s intervention to save the sector from an imminent collapse. The association’s Chairman, Alhaji Taiwo Rasak, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos. Rasak said the persistent surge in cow prices had pushed Lagos butchers to the brink with many struggling to maintain profit margins and stay in business. “At the moment, the cheapest cow you can get is N700,000 against N200,000 to N350,000. “Some cows are as…
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Barrister Grace Enenmoh-Olowofoyeku. The Family of the late Founder/Owner of Ascon Oil Company Limited, Engineer George Ikemefuna Enenmoh, has alerted Nigerians and the business community, particularly the oil and gas sector of the economy, that they remain the “absolute owner” of the company until the shares sales purchase agreement it entered with Quest Oil and Engineering Services Limited in 2019 is fully paid. This was contained in a press statement issued by the matriarch of the Family, and former Group Managing Director of the Ascon Oil Company Limited, Barrister Grace Enenmoh-Olowofoyeku. In the press statement, the Family maintained that despite…
Fubara The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has called on the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara to resign or face impeachment. Okocha made the call while describing the invitation of the 27 lawmakers to a meeting by Fubara as a Greek gift. Recall that Fubara in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Rivers state government, Tammy Danagogo, invited the lawmakers to a meeting following the outcome of the Supreme Court judgement which validated the 27 lawmakers as the authentic legislature in the state. But briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt on Monday, Okocha wondered…
Natasha The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the suit filed by the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to March 25, 2025. The adjournment followed a submission by the respondents, who informed the court that they had not been served with the necessary documents. Akpoti-Uduaghan had approached the Federal High Court seeking an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her. Delivering a ruling on the application on March 5, 2025, the trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, barred the committee from proceeding with the probe. (Ep289) reviews Donald Trump’s Executive The…
Fubara The political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Sunday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara invited the Amaewhule-led members of the House of Assembly to a meeting. This was contained in a letter issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, and sent to newsmen. The letter, addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule was titled “Meeting Between the Governor of Rivers State and the Honourable Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.” Danagogo stated that the meeting, scheduled for Monday, March 10,…
Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the family, students, and mentees of the distinguished legal scholar Professor Kharisu Sufiyanu Chukkol, who passed away on Sunday evening in Abuja at the age of 79. A native of Mayo Belwa in Adamawa State, Professor Chukkol dedicated his professional life to teaching and advancing law at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. He specialised in criminal law. He held various positions at ABU, including Dean of the Faculty of Law and Director of the Institute of Administration. President Tinubu recalls Prof Chukkol’s contributions to producing generations of lawyers. Among Prof…
Tiwa Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress, Tiwa Savage has revealed that she has no plans to sign upcoming artiste. She stated this in an interview with Forbes Africa on Thursday. According to her, managing musicians can be incredibly stressful. She doesn’t feel equipped to handle the responsibility, maintaining that artists can be a handful and the pressure of managing them can be overwhelming. “Everyone always asks me, ‘When will you sign an artiste?’ I don’t think I have the gift to sign another artiste, because artistes are stressful. I could just be sleeping, and then I will wake up and my…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised its 4th annual Ramadan lecture at the Ijora – Olopa headquarters. Speaking on the topic, “The Impact of Waste Management in the Environment: the Islamic Perspective”, the guest lecturer, Dr. Abdul Lateef Abdul Hakeem, noted that Islam touched all aspects of human lives, including the environment. Earlier in his welcome address, the Managing Director/ CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin emphasised the importance of the holy month of Ramadan , describing it as a month of great blessings and spirituality. He added that the importance of cleanliness in Islam could not be…
On Friday, March 7, 2025, The IgniteHer Bootcamp, a flagship initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), concluded successfully. Over the course of five impactful days, the program empowered 90 female entrepreneurs with essential knowledge, skills, and networks to build and scale successful businesses. Through expert-led sessions and hands-on learning, participants gained practical insights into business development, financial management, and digital transformation. It aimed to bridge the gender gap in business and technology, equip women with critical business knowledge in financial management, business planning, and sustainability, provide access to…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has lauded the passionate and exceptional execution of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Programme by the First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs. Nonye Soludo in Anambra. Senator Oluremi praised the Anambra First Lady’s empowerment of 200 smallholder farmers with startup tools, seeds, and training to boost food security and economic resilience in the state. In a report by Izuchukwu Adichie, Senior Special Adviser on New Media to Governor Charles Soludo, the passion of Mrs. Soludo’s hands-on approach has been captivating. She didn’t just implement the programme, but walked the fields with beneficiaries during the…