The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Nigeria has surged by 10.98% between February and May 2024, increasing from N938 to N1,041 per adult per day. This rise significantly outpaces general and food inflation rates, further limiting access to nutritious food for many Nigerians. The Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD), which measures physical…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a syndicate led by a couple, Agbakoba John Mmadu, 54, and Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe, 39, along with their associate, Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane, 31, for their involvement in the packaging, distribution, and trafficking of cocaine within and outside Nigeria. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, in a statement on…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) secured a significant legal victory when Hon. Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu ruled in favor of their Freedom of Information suit (No. FHC/L/CS/853/2021). The court ordered the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management, and Social Development to disclose the details of the N729 billion expenditure. As disclosed by…
During a speech at a national Catholic event held at the city’s convention centre, Pope Francis expressed concerns about the current state of global democracy. “Democracy is not in good health in the world today,” the pope stated, without specifying any particular countries. Pope Francis warned against “ideological temptations and populists,” coinciding with the second…
The controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, which aimed to deter illegal immigration by sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, has been officially abandoned. “The Rwanda scheme was dead and buried before it started… I’m not prepared to continue with gimmicks that don’t act as a deterrent,” declared Sir Keir Starmer at his first news conference following Labour’s…
The management of Oduduwa University has debunked a report currently disseminated on social media, linking the institution with cult-related clashes. As stated in a statement, Oduduwa University has zero tolerance for cultism-related affairs and wishes to inform the public that nothing of such ever happened at any time within the school. In the statement, the…
In a historic political shift, the Labour Party has won the general election, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceding defeat and congratulating Sir Keir Starmer on his victory. In a solemn address after being re-elected to his seat, Sunak said, “The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called Sir Keir Starmer…
The 83-year-old ultra-conservative Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, known for his calls for Pope Francis to resign, has been found guilty of schism by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. The verdict was announced following a trial that began last month. The Dicastery’s statement highlighted Vigano’s public refusal to recognize and submit to the…
The Kogi State legislature has resolved to extend the tenure of the Transition Committee Chairmen during its plenary session on Friday. This decision follows a letter from Governor Usman Ododo, citing financial constraints and a high wage bill as reasons for the postponement of local government elections in the state. The Speaker of the House,…
