The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) at the weekend said average price of cooking gas rose by 3.52 in July 2021. This is contained in the document titled “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) Price Watch – July 2021.” The data said : “Average price for the refilling of a 5kg cylinder for Liquefied Petroleum Gas…
By Onuche Odoma The Managing Director (MD) of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Alhaji Mohammed Goni Alkali is a rare breed. His honesty, transparency and uprightness in the discharge of his responsibilities at the NEDC are seldom in most Nigerians. His public actions in the management of people and resources are unlike the general…
By Philip Agbese As Africans, we often say, only someone who has tested the venom of hunger knows the power of its force. Those who still support terrorism in any guise and for whatever pecuniary benefits, do so because they are insulated from its blazing swords and gores. But anyone who has tested the horrors…
By Trust Africa News Rite Foods Limited, makers of Nigeria’s favorite Bigi drinks, Rite sausages and leading energy drink brand, Fearless, has announced its sponsorship of the second edition of the King’s Cup Golf Tournament, scheduled for October 10, 2021 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Rite Foods Limited is the official beverage sponsor of the King’s…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigerian’s situation as “bad, very bad but not irredeemable.” Obasanjo said every right thinking individual knows that the situation could get worse if no urgent step was taken. He also advised politicians to first strive towards the maintenance peace and national unity before talking about the 2023 general elections….
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has extolled former military President, General, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), feting him as an icon and a role model worthy of emulation. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja said these on Monday, at the maiden annual IBB Leadership Lecture and Presentation/Launch of a book, titled:…
By Trust Africa News, Ayomide Otitoju To eradicate mass illiteracy and retain a smart city status, Lagos State Agency for Mass Literacy has embarked on an advocacy campaign. Director of the agency, Mrs. Olukemi Kalesanwo speaking at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs Conference Room, the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja said ” you will observe…
The Cottagers already have one player of Nigerian descent in their squad, and could now increase the number to two Nigeria-eligible youngster Obafemi Micheal has been linked with a move to Championship side Fulham. The Southampton Academy product has fallen down the pecking order with the signing of Adam Armstrong from Blackburn. This summer, he…
Bayelsa State government has rewarded players of victorious Bayelsa United, Bayelsa Queens and Olympic silver medalist Blessing Oborududu after their superlative performance in the 2020/2021 Aiteo Cup formerly known as Federation cup and the Japan 2020 Olympics. At the ceremony held at the Government House, Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri announced a reward of One Million…
