…day, we ate nothing. On subsequent days, we were given rice and beans, and sometimes garri. Meanwhile, our families were fighting their own battle outside the forest. My relatives and the relatives of the other victims approached Benue Links Nig. Ltd., hoping the company would help them secure our release. However, the…
…in September, giving consumers some reliefSweet potatoes, plantain, maize, pepper, garri, beans and rice were among the items that became cheaperHowever, prices remained mixed, with some foods such as egusi, tomatoes and vegetable oil becoming more expensivePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Leg…
…Affairs, Adamu Dishi Kupto, said the state would host the 27 Armoured Brigade and its Garrison, as well as the 271 Tank Battalion in Bajoga and the 272 Tank Battalion in Kaltungo. He said the new formations would strengthen the security architecture of the state and enhance military operations across Gombe and the wide…
Bobrisky posted a picture collage responding to Tonto Dikeh after the actress referred to him as a man on his birthdayThe crossdresser flaunted swimwear photos to challenge claims about his gender as he teased fans in his captionFans flooded the comments section with mixed reactions to Bobrisky's bold post as they shar…
…from roadside stalls and street corner kiosks. Buying half a paint bucket of garri on Tuesday, two cups of rice on Thursday, and small sachets of vegetable oil daily feels cheaper in that moment because you are spending smaller amounts of cash. But in reality, roadside retailers add between 25% and 40% markup on small…
…while residents living in flood-prone areas were given relief packages including rice, garri, vegetable oil and mattresses. Ogun Govt, NEMA conduct flood disaster simulation exercise
…the kidnappers.” According to the report, “troops from the Brigade and Army Headquarters Garrison advanced through ACO Estate and Gosa Community, making contact with the kidnappers.” It said the troops successfully rescued the victim around Angwan-Sabo Village, while another group continued pursuing the fleeing kidnapp…
…that we have built a political system so dangerous that casting a vote can require a garrison. Nigeria cannot permanently secure democracy by surrounding every election with the atmosphere of a military operation. At some point, the political culture itself has to become less lethal. That responsibility does not belong…
…still ongoing and requested an adjournment. The police alleged that Ukerchia poisoned garri on May 13 and gave it to a four-year-old girl, who unknowingly consumed it alongside her siblings and six other children. The children, according to the police, became sick after consuming the food and were rushed to hospital fo…
I was poor but she stayed with me, fed and bought things for me. Drank garri during her first pregnancy - Nigerian man praises his wife A Nigerian man, Onyebuchi Lawrence Kalu, has praised his wife for her unwavering love and support when he was poor, living in one room, and earning N20k as a teacher, noting that she h…
…of crayfish, fresh pepper, fresh onions, fresh carrots, rice, water yam, fresh tomatoes, garri, plantain, beef, eggs, guinea corn, ginger and plantain flour, among others. Adamawa records highest, Nasarawa lowest food inflation A state-by-state analysis showed that Adamawa State recorded the highest food inflation rate…
…items, including crayfish, fresh pepper, onions, carrots, rice, water yam, tomatoes, garri, plantain, beef, and eggs.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Despite the monthly uptick, the year-on-year picture showed some relief. BusinessDay reports that Food inflation in July 2…
…Nigerian kitchens. Whether it's ewa agoyin, moi moi, akara, or just porridge beans with garri, one cup of cooked beans gives you around 15g of protein. It's filling, it's cheap, and it keeps you strong till your next meal. If you're broke this month, beans should be your best friend. 2. Eggs Nothing beats an egg for va…
…type. 81 Division - Lagos Headquartered in Lagos, 81 Division replaced the former Lagos Garrison Command in 2000. It is responsible for security in Lagos and Ogun states, described by the Army as Nigeria's economic nerve centres, while also securing the borders within its area of responsibility. 81 Division | NA It is…
…month-on-month basis, driven by higher prices of fresh pepper, tomatoes, crayfish, beef, garri, yams and other staple foods. The PUNCH earlier reported that members of the organised private sector welcomed the slight decline in the inflation rate for June 2026 but warned that inflation remained in double digits and pri…
…tomatoes, dried green peas, yam flour, water yam, beef, banana, cassava flour, cowpea, garri, Irish potatoes and yam tubers, according to the NBS. The state-level data also reflected divergent monthly price movements. Niger recorded the highest month-on-month headline inflation at 11.65 per cent, followed by Katsina (8…
Controversy has surrounded the location of a Federal Government-funded garri processing plant in Abia State. The project, reportedly worth N348,129,596.34, was said to have been approved for execution in Umuhu Ezechi community in Bende Local Government Area of the state. But residents of the community in Bende Federal…
…fresh pepper, yam flour (sold loose), water yam, beef, banana, cassava flour, cow pea, garri, irish potatoes, yam tuber, etc. The NBS disclosed these in its latest Consumer Price Index, CPI, report. The slight decline in inflation rate was primarily driven by a 0.9 percent decrease in the core basket to 15.92 percent i…
…1958. The tournament introduced the world to a 17-year-old Pelé, who starred alongside Garrincha, Didi, Vavá and Mário Zagallo as Brazil defeated Sweden 5-2 in the final. Brazil successfully defended their crown in Chile four years later despite losing Pelé to injury during the group stage. Garrincha inspired the team…
…that the terrorists beat him whenever he asked about his family and fed the captives garri without sugar. The revelation was made by one of the pupil’s relatives in an interview shared by TVC News on Wednesday. According to the relative, the child, identified as Taiwo, has continued to recount the ordeal since returnin…
…other service commanders; the Director of the Department of State Services; the Garrison Commander; Commander 655 Base Services Group; the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Comptroller of Customs. Others are the Comptroller of Immigration, Comptroller of Correctional Service, Sector Com…
Popular skit maker Motell Solomon has opened up about his journey into comedy, revealing that financial challenges played a major role in shaping his career path. According to him, he initially gained admission to study Medicine and Surgery but later realised it was not the path he wanted to pursue, prompting him to ex…
…of such incidents. Items supplied to the military base included bags of rice, beans, garri, cooking oil, semo, seasonings, beverages, bottled water and other foodstuffs, beddings, alongside basic household consumables intended to ease the daily living conditions of the personnel. Sources at the base said the troops als…
…of gas flares are reflected in nearly every aspect of her life. The cassava farmer and garri processor live in Obirikom, a community located a short distance from Okwuzi, which hosts the Obiafu-Obrikom Gas Plant. The plant commenced operations in 1984 with an initial processing capacity of 270 million standard cubic fe…
…took us away again and crossed a river. They ate my bread and Canmalt, then brought out garri and asked if we would eat but we declined the offer. Shortly afterwards, we started hearing gunshots followed by flashes of torchlight from our youths on a rescue mission. When their advancement became more intense and closer,…