Nigerians lament high prices of rice, chicken, onions, other food items

Nigerians lament high prices of rice, chicken, onions, other food items

The high prices of basic food items and cooking ingredients dampened the festive mood for many Nigerians across the country as residents join the rest of the world for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Residents and sellers of essential food items who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES expressed worries about the high prices — compared … Read more

Winners emerge from third annual chess competition

Winners emerge from third annual chess competition

New winners have emerged from the third annual chess competition for schools in the Federal Capital Territory. Adedoyin Olumi, director of Operations, Christabel Private Schools, the competition’s host, said the chess game is particularly important for learners. “Why Chess? Chess is a game that helps learners make decisions. It is a game that helps restless … Read more

Flood hits popular Abuja estate again

Flood hits popular Abuja estate again

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), says no life was lost in the Monday morning flash flood in Trademore Estate in Lugbe, Abuja. The acting Director-General (D-G) of FEMD, Florence Wenegieme, stated this while assessing the extent of the flood that submerged some of the houses up to window level. “There was no … Read more

Popular Abuja radio presenter dies in auto crash

Popular Abuja radio presenter dies in auto crash

Deborah Ohamara, a popular Nigeria Info FM Abuja presenter has died. Ms Ohamara died in an auto crash on Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja, when her vehicle collided with a sand-filled heavy-duty truck on Monday. A Facebook user, Nten Ekpang, announced that the late presenter was driving from the airport when her car was hit … Read more