By Omoh Abejoye Prominent socio-cultural organizations have urged the Nigerian government to reverse the recent hike in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices, warning of dire consequences if the increase remains. In separate interviews with YouDonHear? on Saturday, leaders from Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Afenifere, and Arewa Youths expressed concerns about the rising cost of fuel, insisting that […]
FCT Electricity Consumers Lament Unfair Tariff Hike to Band A Despite Poor Power Supply
-by Agency Report Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have expressed frustration over the sudden migration of their electricity billing to Band A without receiving the 20 hours of power supply promised under the tariff band. Residents in areas such as Kubwa, Lugbe, and surrounding areas spoke to the News Agency […]
Fuel truck rollover east of Goderich
Crews were called in after a fuel truck rolled over Friday near Goderich.
Why London might stop adding names to its urgent waitlist for Rent-Geared-To-Income Housing
A five-year waitlist and ongoing livability challenges at Rent-Geared-To-Income (RGI) Housing in the London-Middlesex region might prompt changes to how prospective tenants are prioritized when units become available.
Armed robber strikes in Strathroy cemetery, before fleeing toward nearby cornfield
Just before 8:00 p.m. on August 23, a man approached the victim as they were leaving All Saints Cemetery, and threatened the victim for their purse – saying that he had a weapon in his pocket.
Grand Bend dog recovering after overdosing on drugs at local park
You wouldn’t know it by looking at her today, but Izzy, a high-energy three-year-old golden doodle, was on death’s door less than two weeks ago.
FG Threatens Shutdown, Legal Action Against Unregistered POS Operators
The Federal Government, through the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has issued a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators in the Fintech sector, threatening to shut down businesses that fail to complete their registration. In a statement released on Friday, the CAC reminded operators that the 60-day registration deadline, which expired on September 5, […]
NURTW Leader Kokozaria Sentenced for Alleged Attack on Nollywood Actor Lawori
Ganiyu Oyedepo, popularly known as Kokozaria, a prominent figure in Lagos and a leader in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has been sentenced to prison for allegedly orchestrating an attack on Nollywood actor Ade Adele, also known as Lawori. The incident reportedly occurred at a party in Idimu, Lagos, on June 25. […]
FG Begins Sale of ₦40,000 Rice, Restricts Purchase to Nigerians with NIN
Bags of rice are seen at the launch of the largest rice pyramids in Abuja, Nigeria, on January 18, 2022.
Stark Reality: Only 22% of Nigerian Women Economically Empowered, Report Reveals
A new report from EFInA has shed light on the grim state of women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria, revealing that only 22% of the country’s 56.3 million female adults are economically empowered. This translates to just 12.5 million women actively participating in productive economic activities. The EFInA Women’s Economic Empowerment report, which draws on data […]
