Author: OKONKWO AMARACHI
Tomato and Pepper Dealers Earn N12 Million Daily in Gombe Community In Bula community, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe state, Tomato and Pepper dealers are reaping the benefits of their hard work, earning more than N12 million daily from selling the commodities within their community. Malam Khalifa Bello, the Chairman of Vegetables Sellers Association, shared in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the agribusiness has not only provided job opportunities for youths but has also empowered the residents economically. The harvest season has seen tomatoes and peppers worth millions of Naira being transported daily to various…
North Korea continues to escalate tensions with South Korea by launching balloons believed to be carrying trash southward, sparking a tit-for-tat propaganda war between the two nations. Since May, thousands of trash-filled balloons have been sent southward by North Korea in retaliation for propaganda balloons launched by South Korean activists. The latest launch comes amid strained relations, with North Korea recently deploying ballistic missile launchers to its southern border. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the suspected trash balloons and advised the public to refrain from touching them. In response, South Korea has resumed propaganda broadcasts, suspended a military deal,…
Over the weekend, residents in Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina States chose to carry on with their daily activities rather than participating in the proposed nationwide protests. Markets, motor parks, and other economic activities continued as usual, with security agents patrolling the streets to ensure safety. In Kaduna, the State Government emphasized that unverified processions were not allowed due to public safety concerns. The Security Council warned against criminals using protests as a cover for unlawful activities. Similar sentiments were echoed in Kano and Katsina, where residents urged for dialogue with the government instead of protests. Amidst these events, commercial activities…
Moscow launched a “counter-terror operation” in three border regions adjacent to Ukraine to push back Kyiv’s advance, putting a nuclear power plant at risk. Ukrainian forces crossed into Russia’s Kursk region in a surprise attack, prompting Russia to reinforce its army with tanks, rocket launchers, and aviation units. The situation led to 16,000 civilians fleeing, emergency aid being provided, and trains to Moscow on standby for more evacuations. Russia’s army confirmed ongoing clashes, claiming to have destroyed a significant amount of Ukrainian military hardware. As Russia intensified its operations in Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions, Ukraine faced a missile strike…