A yet to be identified group of herdsmen with a large number of cows have allegedly invaded and destroyed a five-hectare rice plantation belonging to one Okegbenro Julius, in Ilupeju Ibaro Village, Abeokuta.According to a statement by police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Monday, the herdsmen who caused extensive destruction to crops, on noticing that they were observed, fled the scene leaving one of their cows behind.Odutola noted that Julius, the owner of the f...

In 2024, the cost of making Nigeria's beloved dish, jollof rice, has skyrocketed, more than doubling compared to previous years.This dramatic price hike is largely driven by the soaring cost of rice, which has become a key indicator of Nigeria's economic challenges.In Lagos, the price of a 50-kilogram bag of rice has surged to over N75,000, while in Abuja, it now reaches N99,000.This sharp rise in rice prices underscores the financial strain many Nigerians are facin...

An unfortunate tragedy struck the Okija community in Anambra State on Saturday morning as a stampede reportedly claimed the lives of an unconfirmed number of residents.The incident occurred during an event organized by Obijackson to distribute Christmas rice to the community, intended to spread yuletide cheer. Instead, it turned into a devastating scene, with eyewitnesses alleging that as many as 36 people lost their lives in the chaos.This heartbreaking incident co...