Benue Governor Alia Defends Confiscation of Palliatives: ‘Investigation Needed Before Distribution’
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has justified the confiscation of palliatives meant for the Ushongo/Kwande Federal Constituency, following accusations by Representative Terseer Ugboh. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, Governor Alia explained that the palliatives were seized after a tip-off revealed they had been diverted to a private residence, bypassing the […]
EDO 2024: Failure to Sign Peace Accord Sends Wrong Signal, Warns Bishop Kukah Ahead of Polls
Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has expressed concern over political parties and candidates refusing to sign the Peace Accord, which promotes non-violence during elections. Speaking at the Edo Election Security Townhall in Benin City, Kukah noted that the absence of key parties, including the PDP, from the pre-election ritual for the […]
Presidential Initiative Distributes 1,000 CNG Conversion Kits to Lower Transport Costs: ‘We Aim to Minimise Fuel Subsidy Impact’
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has begun distributing 1,000 vehicle conversion kits across several states to help reduce transportation costs following the removal of fuel subsidies. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi stated that the initiative aims to convert three million vehicles to CNG over the next […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 32.15% in August: ‘Slight Decrease Eases Pressure on Food Prices’
Nigeria’s inflation rate has declined for the second consecutive month, falling from 34.19% in June to 32.15% in August 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The August Consumer Price Index (CPI) report highlighted that headline inflation dropped by 1.25 percentage points compared to July 2024. However, on a year-on-year basis, inflation remained […]