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The Rice Millers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) has declared that they lack enough paddy in Nigeria for the production of rice in commercial quantities, as they attributed this to the withdrawal of services at the farms by farmers due to insecurity. Recall that on February 8, 2024, the Federal Government stated that RIMAN had committed to releasing about 60,000 metric tonnes of rice to the market. But when contacted on Thursday and asked when members of RIMAN would start releasing the grain, the association’s president, Peter Dama, stated that though the government did not meet with his group, there was…

Nigeria Customs Service on Friday commenced the sale of seized bags of rice, rebagged at 25kg, to Nigerians with a National Identification Number for a sum of 10,000 naira (NIN and 10k). In a viral video, Nigerians lined up to receive the 25kg bags of rice at Lagos Customs Zonal Office Yaba. The bags of rice were boldly branded “FGN Customs, not-to-be-resold,” with a QR code from men and representatives of the Service, Chronicle NG reports. Prior to the collection of food items, the NIN and 10k assessments were collated before gaining access to the spot. The intention is to…

The Nigeria Customs Service has said the fortified bags of rice for distribution are fit for human consumption to allay public fears. The 25-kg bags of rice had the bold label “FGN Customs, not-to-be-resold,” along with a QR code. “Distributing fortified food items fit for human consumption is our way of saying; we see you, we hear you, and we are in this together, the Service said.” The intention is to reach out directly to members through these organised structures to ensure the maximum impact of this exercise, Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed on Tuesday. Adeniyi noted that…

Residents of Suleja in Niger State, a popular town close to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, stormed the major road in violent protest over hunger and unending economic hardship. In a viral clip obtained by Chronicle NG, burning tyres were at different spots as able-bodied men in Suleja were pelting stones and wedging big sticks at moving vehicles. The violent, able-bodied men chased truck-laden goods in motion in an attempt to uncover them. Also, there were several onlookers besides the major road as protesters placed the burning tyres to obstruct incoming vehicles. Nigerians in Suleja can be heard voicing their…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to alert the public about a false story published by an online news platform, SaharaReporters and headlined: “BREAKING: Operatives of Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC, NDLEA Shoot At Students During Raid on Kwara State University Hostels” The said report was fabricated as the Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of EFCC neither visited Kwara State University on Thursday, February 22, 2024, nor had any joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. The only operation by the Commission happened a day earlier and involved the arrest of 48 students of Kwara State…

President Bola Tinubu has urged senior civil servants to rededicate themselves to their duties and work towards improving the lives of Nigerians by acting with dispatch on matters that border on the welfare of citizens. Receiving the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Body of Permanent Secretaries, and some Directors-General of agencies at the State House on Thursday, Tinubu said policies impacting the welfare of the people and the economy must be treated with urgency, diligence, and a strong sense of duty. “Before the next meeting, I want to see progress in the civil service.…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Thursday a 25 percent rebate on fares for government-owned transport schemes to cushion the effect of economic hardship. Sanwo-Olu spoke during a live media chat to inform residents of steps being taken to reduce the economic burden on Lagosians. The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday resolved to summon the state commissioners for agriculture and transportation to brief lawmakers on what they were doing to make life more bearable for residents in view of the economic hardship confronting the country. Announcing measures the government was taking, the governor said civil servants…

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Falls City in Karnes County, Texas, on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m., about three kilometres northeast of Falls City within Karnes County, with a depth of 3.7 kilometres, the USGS disclosed. There is no available information regarding any damages or injuries resulting from the quake as of Thursday. The seismic event marks the 20th earthquake in the area with a magnitude of 2.5 or higher within the past 30 days. The most significant quake, registering at 4.7, was recorded on February 17. Japan’s earthquake…

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has come out of international football retirement for Euro 2024 hosts Germany. Kroos, 34, was part of the Germany team who won the World Cup in 2014. and has won 106 caps for Die Mannschaft. He retired in July 2021 but has now reversed the decision after talks with Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. “I’ll be playing for Germany again from March. Why? Because I was asked by the coach and I’m up for it,” Kroos said in an Instagram post. “I’m sure that much more is possible with the team at the European Championship than…

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of one person in a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, who disclosed this in Port Harcourt, said the incident followed four cases presented at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Oreh said that while one of the cases was confirmed after the death of the patient, the other three cases have been treated, and the patients have been reunited with their families. She stated, “This is out of 42 suspected cases, with 31 of them representing symptomatic high-risk…