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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has revealed why he didn't celebrate his 65th birthday.
According to him, the reason is because of the high level of hardship in the country.
He spoke on a Sparkling FM Radio programme monitored in Calabar, when special adviser on media and publicity, Linus Obogo, as well as special adviser on general duties, Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba, linked him to make remarks on his new age.
Otu said, “I cannot in all sincerity celebrate my birthday with such expected fanfare in the midst of current hardships.
“There’s much sufferings in the country due to current hyperinflation. It would be insensitive to do so. That’s why it is a low-key event.”
He expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their prayers and good wishes.
The governor said his administration was intentional about impacting the people.
“I have occupied many positions in this country. In all, I have never disappointed. So I vow that I shall not disappoint the people of Cross River State as their governor, by he grace of God. There’ll be value addition.”
He disclosed that from next year he will be holding regular town hall meetings across the three senatorial districts in the state.
“It’ll enable the people to speak with me directly; ask me no-hold-barred questions, so that they will hear my responses directly.”
A yet-to-be-identified man has succumbed to the injuries he sustained after falling into a canal in an attempt to escape arrest by policemen who reportedly labelled him a fraudster in the Ayobo area of Ipaja, Lagos State.
City Round gathered that a friend to the wife of the deceased man claimed in a series of tweets on X.com that two policemen had been detained in connection with the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, however, said he was not aware of such claim when our correspondent contacted him for confirmation on Friday.
It was learnt that the man was accused of being an Internet fraudster by plain-clothed policemen due to his tattoos.
The victim, who was unconscious at the time he was rescued from the canal, was rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja GRA, where he reportedly died.
This was disclosed in a series of tweets posted on X.com on Thursday by a user, Omorhemi, who said she was a friend of the deceased’s wife.
“Yesterday morning, the police chased my friend’s husband till he fell into the canal. They took his slippers and money that fell and left when people started shouting. This happened at the Federal Bus Stop, Ipaja, Ayobo axis. He is currently unconscious at LASUTH.
“The officers were on mufti. They stopped him on a bike, and the bike man left. They searched him insisting he is a Yahoo boy because of his tattoos and started cocking their guns that they will shoot him, he started moving away saying he was not and they started following him till he ran.
“According to eyewitnesses, he stopped and they searched him, they didn’t see anything but insisted he is a Yahoo boy and started cocking their guns; he didn’t even run till they started trying to hit him. He was moving away gently till they started running and he slipped,” Omorhemi wrote.
Reacting to the video on Thursday evening, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the incident had not yet been reported at the police station but noted that an investigation was still ongoing.
He wrote, “Since we saw this video, we have been making concerted efforts to verify this claim but nothing has turned up yet. We have checked our records and no report has been made till now of this incident that the narrator explained happened yesterday. Nonetheless, our investigation is ongoing.
“The Area Commander covering that entire axis is personally on it. Anyone with additional and useful information should please reach out to us. We will keep the public updated on our findings.”
However, sharing an update in a series of tweets on Friday, Omorhemi announced that the man died late on Wednesday night while at the hospital.
She wrote, “He has given up! I’m yet to tell the wife as of now. Nigerian Police! Nigerian Police!! I am not pleased to inform you that this young man died in the middle of the night on Wednesday few hours after the incident.
“The wife went to the police station, Area P to report and the officers asked her if they were the ones that pushed him. She couldn’t wait as she wasn’t stable while still trying to get her husband to receive the best treatment.
“All hands have been on deck to make sure the man survived which was why follow-up at the station was not done. There are eyewitnesses on this platform that saw the incident unfold.”
In another tweet posted by Omorhemi on Friday afternoon, she disclosed that two of the officers who allegedly chased the man had been detained.
“Thanks to some eyewitnesses who have been able to point out two from the officers and the cooperation of their DPO, they have been taken and detained at Area M where the Area commander is @ Benjamin Hundeyin and Olumuyiwa Adejobi,” she wrote.
When our correspondent called Hundeyin to confirm the detention of the policemen as claimed by Omorhemi, he said, “I am aware of such.”
Bolaji Olugbenga, the divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of the Ijanikin police station in Lagos, is dead.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson in Lagos, confirmed the incident to TheCable on Friday night.
“He slumped yesterday (Thursday) and died today (Friday),” Hundeyin said.
The police spokesperson did not give details of the incident, but TheCable understands that the late DPO slumped in the office and died before he could be rushed to a hospital on Thursday night.
An officer from the division who pleaded not to be named said the body of the DPO had been moved to a mortuary.
“He slumped in the office on Thursday and was quickly rushed to the hospital. But sadly, we lost him,” he said.
The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has offered a financial reward of ₦1million to anyone with credible information on the alleged looting of government property.
Speaking in a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, the deputy governor said he has evidence to back the alleged looting in some quarters and last minute borrowing from financial institutions.
He called on the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Department of State Services (DSS) and other relevant agencies to look into the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for projects in the Ministry of Roads and Bridges, ongoing Radisson Hotel project and last-minute appointments by the outgoing administration.
He said, “I have received disturbing reports of banks and other financial institutions, granting last-minute loans to Governor Godwin Obaseki. This is alarming, and not in good faith. Against that backdrop, I am issuing a strong warning to banks and financial institutions not to grant any loans or issue financial instruments to Governor Obaseki or any official of the state government in whatever capacity or office.
“Also, information at my disposal shows there are last-minute plans to siphon state’s fund using NGOs as a decoy, under the guise of supporting such organisations’ projects and activities.
“These actions undermine our state’s financial stability and potential mortgage of the future of Edo State. I dissociate myself and my office from any such dealings.”
He said there were reports of indiscriminate and clandestine appointments into the civil and public service with outrageous grade levels.
“I condemn these actions and dissociate myself and my office from any involvement. These appointments have not only undermined the civil service’s integrity but also perpetuated a culture of cronyism,” he added.
He also alleged that consultants were being appointed and their date of engagement was backdated, allegedly to justify outrageous expenditures.
The Federal Government‘s ambitious plans to reduce food prices through a zero percent duty and exemption from value-added tax on selected basic food items are increasingly facing challenges, as the average price of imported food items has soared to an alarming 878.3 price point index in September 2024.
This troubling increase reflects broader economic pressures that have impeded efforts to alleviate food inflation in Nigeria.
On July 8, 2024, the government announced a 150-day duty-free import window for essential food commodities, including maize, husked brown rice, wheat, and cowpeas, aimed at mitigating the effects of food scarcity and price hikes across the country.
However, nearly three months after the announcement, the scheme has yet to take effect, primarily due to bureaucratic delays and the Federal Ministry of Finance’s failure to publish a list of qualified importers as required by guidelines issued by Customs in August.
At a recent press briefing, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun indicated that the government has ordered maize and wheat imports to help stabilize the food market. Nonetheless, the anticipated policy implementation has not materialized, and the prices of imported food continue to climb.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a significant rise in the average price of imported food, with a 30.6 price index increase from August to September 2024.
This reflects an 8.97 percent rise from the 806.0 average price index recorded in July 2024, when the duty-free import initiative was announced.
Year-to-date, the average imported food price has surged by 26.81 percent, highlighting a growing dependence on foreign food products amid domestic supply shortages.
The troubling trend of rising inflation has persisted throughout the year, with imported food inflation rates climbing from 26.29 percent in January to 34.83 percent in May.
The monthly analysis shows a continuous upward trajectory, causing concern among consumers and policymakers alike.
In the second quarter of 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released N547.7 billion ($823.19 million at the official exchange rate) to support food imports, marking a reduction of 20.6 percent from the $689.88 million allocated in the first quarter. Over the past six months, the CBN has disbursed a total of N1.73 trillion to facilitate food imports.
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has accused policemen and soldiers of stealing and selling arms and ammunition from their formation to criminal elements.
Ribadu made the accusation on Friday in Abuja during the destruction of arms by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms And Light Weapons.
According to the National Security Adviser, security agents involved in the act are “worse human beings”, adding that efforts must be put in place to check those people.
He added, “We have to find a way of putting a stop to this if we want to recover our country and live in peace and stability”.
“The worst human being is a policeman or a soldier who will take arms from his own formations and sell them or hide them out for the bad people to come and kill his own colleagues,” he said.
Ribadu also rained curses on the security personnel who facilitate the movement of weapons to terrorists, bandits, and other non-state actors as he disclosed that a sizable number of illicit arms being used to commit crimes in the country originally belonged to the government.
Nigeria is facing a myriad of security issues across most parts of the country.
Boko Haram and other jihadist groups have waged a 15-year insurgency in North-East Nigeria that has killed more than 40,000 people.
Central and North-West Nigeria have been plagued for years by gangs of criminals known as “bandits”, who raid villages, kill and abduct residents, and burn homes after looting them.
By working alongside these gangs jihadist groups have increasingly established a presence in central Niger State, officials and analysts say, having previously seized villages and made camps in the area near where the attack took place.
In April, Boko Haram fighters killed two soldiers as well as vigilantes protecting nearby Allawa village. Troops were then withdrawn from the village, forcing residents to flee in fear of attack.
Bandits have no ideological leaning and are motivated by financial gain. However, analysts and officials have expressed concern over their increasing alliance with the jihadists.
Operatives from the Enugu State Police Command, in their ongoing battle against kidnapping, killed two suspected kidnappers during a raid on their hideout on Thursday.
The operatives also rescued one victim and recovered their weapons, according to a statement on Friday, by the Command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.
Ndukwe said, "On October 17, 2024, around 8pm, operatives from the Enugu State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response and Special Intervention Squads, raided a kidnappers' hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence.
"Upon the operatives' arrival, the kidnappers opened fire, prompting a return of fire. In the process, two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with varying degrees of gunshot injuries."
He revealed a manhunt for the fleeing suspects and others linked to the syndicate had been launched, noting that Enugu State would no longer be safe for the criminals and their collaborators.
He added, "A male victim, identified as the personal assistant (PA) to a public figure (names withheld), kidnapped by the gang on September 27, 2024, in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, was rescued unharmed.
"During the operation, the police recovered one G-3 rifle, two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and one hundred and twenty-five rounds of live ammunition.
"Preliminary investigations reveal that this criminal group had demanded a ransom of N40,000,000 for the release of the victim. The group is also found to be responsible for several kidnappings within Enugu metropolis and its environs.
"Some of their members had previously been arrested and arraigned in court, with firearms and ammunition recovered from them."
Ndukwe also disclosed that the buildings the criminals used for the criminal acts, including the present one, had been destroyed by the Enugu State government.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, commended the operatives' efforts and reiterated the command’s unwavering resolve to eradicate violent crimes in the state.
He called on the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to support the police in their efforts
Nigerians in the United Kingdom have been thrown into mourning following the death of a woman, Mrs Olubunmi Okeniyi, nearly a month after she relocated to the European country.
The woman, who relocated with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi, reportedly died on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
A statement by the Nigerians in the UK on X claimed that Olubunmi arrived with her two children in Sunderland on September 16, 2024.
The tragedy brought to the fore concerns about the welfare of many Nigerians relocating to the UK.
Members of the Nigerian community in the UK decried the spate of deaths of fellow compatriots shortly after they landed in the European country.
Early this year, another Nigerian, Saheed Wahab, died a day after relocating to the UK for his master’s degree.
Similarly, an unnamed Nigerian man reportedly died of a heart attack after he slumped and died in Hull City, two months after joining his wife in the UK.
In the message announcing Mrs Okeniyi’s demise, the community sought financial support after setting up a GoFundMe account to assist with burial expenses.
“With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Mrs Olubunmi Okeniyi, who tragically passed away on 13/10/24, at 4:30 pm in Sunderland, UK,” it wrote.
“Mrs Olubunmi, who arrived from Nigeria with her two sons on 16/09/24, is survived by her husband, Mr Jacob Okeniyi.
“We are urgently seeking donations to assist with her immediate burial, as her husband cannot afford the costs.
“Please support by donating through the link below.
“Every contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated during this difficult time.”
Meanwhile, providing more information about the incident, an X user, Godwin Ejeh, said the deceased was 49 years old and died of breast cancer.
According to Ejeh, who posted a statement purportedly issued by the Chairman of the Nigerians in the Sunderland community, the victim was sick back in Nigeria before joining her family in the UK.
She reportedly started the treatment for cancer upon arrival, but doctors advised that she was unlikely to survive it and that palliative care should be commenced.
“But due to their status here, the above care had to be carried out at home with medical personnel visiting her at home to give her care,” Ejeh wrote.
On the day of her demise, Mrs Okeniyi reportedly called her husband that she wanted to urinate. He and the children helped her to the commode after caregivers visited their home to offer normal routine care and left.
“As she was passing urine, her countenance changed immediately and they assisted her back to the bed and quickly called back her caregivers, who were already on their way. They rushed back but unfortunately, Mrs Okeniyi gave up the ghost around 4:30pm,” Ejeh added.
Ejeh said as of 10pm on Wednesday, the victim’s husband confirmed that a total of £5,800 had been raised.
“GoFundMe as of this evening stood at £3,557,” he added.
The Senate has announced that the Federal Government is expected to submit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) following President Bola Tinubu’s return from his current overseas trip.
The MTEF serves as a crucial legal framework that outlines the budgetary template for the nation and is typically submitted to the parliament ahead of the annual budget presentation by the President.
President Tinubu has been on a two-week vacation since October 2, initially travelling to the United Kingdom before continuing to France.
During his absence, the House of Representatives expressed concerns regarding the government’s delay in submitting the MTEF and the proposed 2025 budget, citing a violation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
In a motion presented by Representative Clement Jimbo, lawmakers highlighted the absence of the 2025 Budget Estimates, stressing that the National Assembly is only two months away from the conclusion of the 2024 fiscal year.
They urged the President to adhere to Section 11(1)(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which mandates the timely preparation and submission of the MTEF and budget estimates.
Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed that although the executive has not yet provided a specific date for the submission of the MTEF document, there is optimism that ministries and agencies will begin the process promptly upon the President’s return.
Adaramodu also indicated that Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget in early November, which would provide a clearer picture of the government’s financial plans moving forward.
The reason President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not intervene to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has been revealed.
Bello, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was a member of the defunct Tinubu/Shettima campaign organization that worked for Tinubu’s election in 2023.
Despite claims from some that Bello was being targeted by the EFCC, the President has consistently emphasized that the commission must fulfill its legal mandate, while encouraging Nigerians to support its anti-corruption efforts.
A member of President Tinubu’s inner circle explained to Western Post that the President’s decision not to intervene stemmed from a desire to send a clear message that his administration would not tolerate corruption in public office, regardless of ethnic or political connections.
The EFCC, led by Ola Olukoyede, accused Bello of N110 billion fraud, after initially filing 19 charges against him, his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Suliman, and Abdulsalam Hudu for alleged money laundering offenses totaling N80,246,470,088.88.
In updated charges dated September 25, the sum allegedly laundered increased to N110,446,470,89.00. Bello and his co-defendants were accused of purchasing 12 properties in Abuja with the laundered funds.
The defendants were also charged with criminal breach of trust over the same amount.
The EFCC declared Bello wanted, and the Nigerian Immigration Service placed him on a watchlist after attempts to arrest him and his repeated absence from court proceedings.
In September 2024, Bello’s Media Office claimed EFCC operatives attempted to arrest the former governor at the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro.
Following Bello’s visit to EFCC headquarters, his media director, Ohiare Michael, alleged the operatives were trying to forcefully arrest him.
Explaining why President Tinubu didn’t interfere, presidency sources said the President aimed to send a clear message to corrupt officials that such behavior would no longer be tolerated.
According to the sources, Tinubu is determined to break the pattern where political allies evade prosecution despite evidence of misusing public funds due to party affiliations.
“Tinubu’s decision to let the EFCC proceed with Bello’s prosecution demonstrates a shift towards a more unbiased approach to tackling corruption,” the source, who requested anonymity, told Western Post.
He added that the President won’t “allow selective prosecution of individuals based on political loyalties.”
“Tinubu did not intervene to stop the anti-graft agency from carrying out its duties, especially considering that Bello is a key member of the ruling All Progressives Congress because upon assuming office, he emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
“By allowing the EFCC to operate without interference, the President is sending a clear message that his government will not condone corrupt practices, irrespective of political affiliations or status,” the source added.
Another presidency official said Tinubu’s administration is committed to fighting corruption at all levels of government.
“Tinubu’s desire to uphold the independence and integrity of critical institutions like the EFCC was why he didn’t interfere. Don’t forget that the EFCC chairman had also confirmed in one of his public engagements that the President had never interfered in their operations.
“This autonomy is crucial in strengthening public trust in the nation’s institutions. As an anti-corruption body, Tinubu recognises that the EFCC must be empowered to act independently. So, stopping or interfering in the arrest of Bello could cast doubts on the administration’s anti-corruption fight,” the source added.
“By allowing the EFCC to pursue its mandate, the President is reinforcing his commitment to ensuring that his longstanding belief in democratic principles is upheld, even when dealing with close political allies.
“By not intervening in Bello’s arrest, Tinubu reinforces the idea that political office should not be a shield from legal scrutiny. The EFCC’s action against Bello can be seen as part of Tinubu’s broader effort to demonstrate that elected officials and public officeholders must be held accountable for their actions,” the source added.
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The Labour Party presidential flagbearer during the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has faulted the foreign trips embarked upon by both President Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima.
He said the trips, coming when the country is grappling with domestic challenges, were concerning.
The PUNCH reports that Tinubu departed for the United Kingdom on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave. He later left the UK for France on Friday, October 11, for “another important engagement,” his Senior Special Assistant on Political and Other Matters, Ibrahim Masari, tweeted.
Meanwhile, Shettima left Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation.
Justifying both trips, the Presidency on Wednesday said the absence of Tinubu and his deputy does not pose any vacuum in Nigeria’s leadership. It said the two principal officers are “fully engaged with the nation’s affairs, even while away.”
But reacting to the Presidency’s justification on Friday in a post on his X, Obi, who is also a former Anambra State governor, maintained that it was disturbing that Tinubu and his deputy weren’t in the country at a time when citizens need them most.
He wrote, “While it is arguable that with the President and Vice President absent from the Villa, there is no vacancy in the Presidency, in a situation where both the President and Vice President are out of the country, as reported in the media yesterday, it’s concerning for a country with such myriads of domestic problems.
The President had told us he would only be gone for 14 days. The 14 days have passed now, and we are waiting to see him in the country. One would have expected him to return earlier than expected, considering the volume of work that needs to be done in a troubled nation like ours.
“The untold hardship that has been unleashed on our people as a result of some of his administration’s policies is unimaginable and we need his urgent attention to pilot the nation out of this present situation.”
According to him, since the President is reportedly in Paris, France, which is just about 833 nautical miles from Stockholm, Sweden, one wonders why he did not just attend the 2-day working visit to Sweden.’
Obi added, “He could simply have done it on his way back from France with his new powerful jet, which would have taken him a little over 2 hours. This would have saved time and the very scarce national resources we need critically at this time.
“Instead, he delegated the Vice President, who needed to travel 3055 nautical miles, over nine hours, and (about 4 times the travel time from Paris) Abuja, Nigeria, to Stockholm, Sweden, to represent him at the event.
“It would take about 4 times the time and distance it takes to travel from Paris to Stockholm to travel from Abuja to Stockholm. This does not represent the kind of fiscal responsibility and common sense that is expected of leaders whose people are facing severe hunger and poverty.
“This is the time to show true and committed leadership to the people by making decisions that prioritize the well-being of the people and effective management of the nation’s scarce resources in alleviating the sufferings of the people.”
Meanwhile, the trips mark the second time both officers have been concurrently absent from the country since assuming office 17 months ago.
Between late April and early May 2024, while Tinubu was in London, after visiting the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia, where he attended the World Economic Forum, Shettima left Nigeria, first to Nairobi to attend the International Development Association Heads of State Summit.
After returning, he left for Dallas, Texas, to attend the US-Africa Business Summit organised by the Corporate Council on Africa. However, the VP cancelled his trip midway and returned to the country.
Tinubu returned to Abuja on 8 May.
NIPCO Gas Ltd management has attributed the explosion at its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Eyean, Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday, to the actions of unauthorized CNG technicians.
Recall that an explosion had occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, injuring about three persons.
But a statement by the management of NIPCO blamed the explosion on the activities of fake installers of CNG cylinders.
It said preliminary findings showed that the explosion occurred when the vehicle arrived at the station for CNG refueling.
The statement read, “Unfortunately, the cylinder installed in the vehicle—later identified as a fake and fabricated, substandard unit not designed for CNG—exploded after filling with just around 4 SCM of gas. The driver fled the scene immediately after the incident.
“While no fatalities were recorded, two individuals sustained injuries. One person suffered a leg injury, and another sustained an eye injury. Both victims were promptly rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Based on the attending doctor’s recommendation, one of the individuals will require surgery at a different hospital.
“Our team is ensuring they receive the necessary care and treatment. The incidence has been reported at the local police station and the police has taken the custody of fake cylinder pieces and the car involved in the incident.
“This incident underscores the dangers of unauthorized CNG installations by unqualified technicians using non-compliant cylinders, which we have always campaigned against.
“We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities to prevent a recurrence and reinforce our commitment to public safety across all operations.
“As a precautionary measure, the operations at the affected station are suspended to express our solidarity with those impacted by the incident.
“We remain resolute in our efforts to provide safe and reliable infrastructure for the growth of CNG as an alternative automotive fuel in Nigeria. We assure the public and our valued customers that safety remains paramount in all our operations.
“NIPCO Gas Ltd. will continue to uphold the highest industry standards to ensure the well-being of all stakeholders.
"Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”
Popular content creator Jadrolita alias Jarvis has revealed the shocking reason behind her sudden break from her iconic AI robot content.
The talented actress was previously criticized by trolls for allegedly abandoning her signature character to become Peller’s girlfriend.
In a heartfelt video confession, Jarvis shared the unsettling truth: a tumour in her jawline forced her to pause playing the robotic character. She revealed that she initially mistook the bulge for a dental issue until her doctor ran a diagnosis.
Jarvis disclosed that she underwent a procedure where doctors opened up her jaw to examine and determine the tumor’s nature. According to her, this procedure was to ascertain the type of surgery that would be carried out.
She avowed that if she were to come back to her signature AI content then it would be with swollen cheeks.
Jarvis went on to question the buzz surrounding her activities.
Recall that a few days ago, Jadrolita appears to have harkened to the voices of disgruntled fans who expressed disappointment in her for abandoning her original content.
Recall that an X user identified as @unkleayo voiced his discontent over the fact that Jarvis neglected her AI niche just to become ‘Iyawo Peller’ (Peller’s wife) flocking around him every time.
His observation was subsequently given a boost from other cybernauts who reasoned in the same direction.
Following this, Jarvis took to her Instagram page a few moments ago where she posted a video of herself dressed in her signature A.I attire for the first time in a long while.
She announced her return, stating that her human side was exploring wild and that’s why she hasn’t been available.
Jarvis appreciated her fans for missing her while promising an explosive comeback.
Sharing the video, she wrote:
“I’m coming for all of you ??”
In reaction to the clip, the comment section was filled with excitement from fans and a few others who warned her against trying to pleasing the public.
Watch the video below:
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I have a tumor in my jawline — TikTok influencer, Jarvis explains why she took a break from playing her famous character
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) October 17, 2024
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the average price of a 5kg cylinder of cooking gas rose from N6,430.02 in August to N6,699.63 in September 2024.
According to the report, the average retail price for refilling a 12.5kg cooking gas increased by 4.89 percent on a month-on-month basis from N15,552.56 in August 2024 to N16,313.43 in September.
The average retail price for 12.5kg cooking gas rose by 76.41 percent on a year-on-year basis from N9,247.40 recorded in September 2023 to N16,313.43 in September 2024.
The NBS disclosed this in its newly released “Cooking Gas Price Watch” report for September 2024, published on Friday in Abuja.
According to the report, the September price represented a 4.19 percent increase, compared to what it was in August.
The average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased on a year-on-year basis by 59.90 percent from N4,189.96 in September 2023 to N6,699.63 in September 2024.
Analysis by states revealed that Rivers State recorded the highest average price at N7,285.71, followed by Gombe State at N7,271.88, and Borno State at N7,089.72.
Kebbi recorded the lowest price at N5,950.00, followed by Kano and Benue at N6,133.33 and N6,143.52, respectively.
The North-East recorded the highest average retail price at N6,929.02 for 5 kg of cooking gas, followed by the South-East at N6,893.47.
“The North-West recorded the lowest average retail price at NN6,382.30,” the NBS said.
The report also showed that Rivers recorded the highest average retail price of N17,992.86, followed by Gombe at N17,942.86 and Zamfara at N17,475.00, while the lowest average price for 12.5kg of cooking gas was recorded in Adamawa at N13,983.33, followed by Nassarawa and Bauchi with N14,938.50 and N15,000.00, respectively.
Analysis by zone showed that the South-East recorded the highest average retail price of N16,957.29, followed by the South-West at N16,665.45.
The report said the North-East recorded the lowest price at N15,770.75.
Similarly, the NBS said the average retail price per litre of kerosene increased to N1,957.44 in September 2024 on a month-on-month basis.
The increase showed an increase of 5.97 percent, compared to the N1,847.59 recorded in August 2024.
According to the NBS National Kerosene Price Watch for September 2024 on a year-on-year basis, the average retail price per litre of kerosene rose by 50.68 percent from N1,299.03 in September 2023.
The report’s state profile analysis indicated that Abuja had the highest average price for kerosene in August at N2,816.67 per litre, followed by Kaduna at N2,437.50 and Akwa Ibom at N2,411.11.
“On the other hand, the lowest price was recorded in Bayelsa at N1,416.67, followed by Borno at N1,477.83 and Ekiti at N1,635.00.”
The NBS also analysed that the North-Central recorded the highest average retail price per litre of kerosene at N2,194.05, followed by the North-West at N2,092.92, adding that the South-East recorded the lowest average retail price per liter of kerosene at N1,718.89.
The average retail price per gallon of kerosene paid by consumers in September 2024 was N6,818.1, indicating an increase of 5.84 percent increase from N6,441.94 recorded in August 2024.
On a year-on-year basis, the average price per gallon of kerosene increased by 55.69 percent from N4,379.31 in September 2023.
Katsina recorded the highest average retail price for kerosene at N8,400 per gallon, followed by Jigawa at N8,100 and Kebbi and Ogun at N8,000, while Nasarawa had the lowest at N5,250, with the North-West averaging the highest regional price at N7,809.52.