Prices of cassava stems have nosedived to N400 per bundle after touching a high of N1200 as demand eases in Nigeria. Last year and earlier in 2017, prices of cassava roots and its derivatives such as gari climbed to an all-time high as demand outstripped supply. Researchers are still expecting data on demand and supply from the National Bureau of …

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A visually impaired gospel artiste, Simeon Fujamade has launched his gospel music band in Lagos. Christened CIMI FUJA Music Ministries, also known as Simeon Fujamade Music Ministries is led by singer and guitarist, Simeon Fujamade. Speaking after the launch of the band at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Sanctuary of Grace, Omole, Lagos, Fujamade told National Wire the reason …

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Many online platforms have emerged due to improved Internet penetration in the last three years in Nigeria. Online radio stations are one of the beneficiaries of huge population of internet users in the country. However, when the Internet radio was unpopular, a young man dared to venture into the ‘unknown’ terrain on divine instruction. In this interview with DAYO EMMANUEL, …

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Dr. (Mrs.) Chioma Daukoru Olukole is a lecturer at the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. Apart from her lecturing job, she pastors the First Love Assembly, Yenagoa alongside her husband. In this interview, she told DAYO EMMANUEL about their project called ‘Sex and You,’ which addresses marital issues and dissuades unmarried people from cohabiting outside wedlock. According to …

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Admiral Michelle J. Howard, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, will visit Abuja, Nigeria, September 7-8, where she will meet senior Nigerian civilian and military officials to discuss maritime collaboration and the naval bilateral relationship. Admiral Howard is scheduled to visit Nigeria’s naval headquarters for discussions with Chief of …

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Suspected Fulani herdsmen have struck Ancha Village in Miango district of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State leaving blood in their trail. The Friday attack left 20 persons dead while several others were injured. Spokesperson of the Plateau Police Command, ASP Terna Tyopev, confirmed the attack saying “Yes, we are aware of the attack.” The suspected herdsmen had reportedly …

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Barely a week after a Catholic priest was abducted and later killed by yet to be identified persons in Imo State, hoodlums who disguised as worshipers today at about 06:30 during early morning mass at St Thomas Catholic Church Onilekere cement Bus Stop Ikeja, Lagos reportedly shot the Rev. Father of the Church, Daniel Nwankwo. According to a release made …

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Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode has been called upon to implement the 35-40 per cent women representation in the Lagos State cabinet as a way of lifting the status of women in the state. The call was included in the communique issued at a town hall meeting organized by stake holders comprising members of the civil society group in …

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    While the war on graft continues, Senator Stella Oduah, has said that allegation that she bought a $1.2m house in England as a serving Minister of Aviation is untrue. Oduah in a media parley Thursday in Abuja told journalists that the allegation lacks basis. An online report had alleged that the lawmaker bought the property under another name …

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The last has not been heard about the recent visit of Sen. Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development’s visit to the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Alhassan on Wednesday referred to those criticizing her visit to former number two man as being “mischievous,” reiterating her decision to maintain a long standing relationship The minister has been alleged …

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