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Nigerians Grapple With Skyrocketing Tomato Prices, Reaching ₦150,000

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Nigerians Grapple With Skyrocketing Tomato Prices, Reaching ₦150,000....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A wave of dismay and frustration has swept across Nigeria as the price of tomatoes skyrockets, reaching an astonishing ₦150,000 per basket, sparking concerns among both sellers and consumers……CONTINUE READING

 

 

 

Previously priced between ₦50,000 and ₦80,000 in April, the sudden surge in tomato prices has left many reeling, particularly with the approaching Eid El-Kabir celebrations. Traders attribute the drastic increase to seasonal fluctuations in tomato production, exacerbated by the onset of the rainy season.

Umar Tanko, a trader at Mile 12 market in Lagos, revealed that the price surge represents over a 100% hike since April. He noted that even lower-quality tomatoes, damaged during transit from the North to the South, now command prices ranging from ₦60,000 to ₦100,000.

Echoing similar sentiments, another trader, Shefiu, operating in Ikorodu, Lagos, highlighted a reduction in tomato supply due to the rainy season, signaling the end of the current tomato variety in circulation. He proposed importing tomatoes from neighboring countries like Cameroon and Ghana to address the shortage.

The impact of soaring tomato prices extends beyond Lagos, with reports from states like Kwara, Edo, Abuja, and Delta mirroring the trend. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the price of 1kg of tomatoes has surged by 131.58% year-on-year between April 2023 and April 2024, with a further 17.06% increase recorded between March and April 2024.

As Nigerians grapple with the exorbitant cost of tomatoes, there are growing concerns about its implications for household budgets and food security. Urgent measures may be needed to address the root causes of this price surge and mitigate its impact on consumers across the country.

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“Tragedy Strikes The Gospel Music Industry: Renowned Nigerian Singer Loses Life In Horrific Crash!”

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The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the death of talented gospel artiste Joshua Acheme Edache, widely known as Nutty Josh, who passed away from injuries sustained in an accident in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Naija News, the Benue State-born singer suffered injuries at a motorcycle training school in Abuja approximately five weeks prior to his passing. Following the incident, he experienced persistent headaches and breathing difficulties. Subsequent medical examinations at the hospital revealed that he had also suffered internal injuries, leading to further medical treatment and eventually a medically induced coma. He passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Nutty Josh was celebrated for using rap, music, and storytelling to share his Christian faith and connect with audiences. He played a notable role in pioneering and growing Gospel Hip Hop in Nigeria during its formative years when the genre was striving for broader recognition.

Throughout his impactful career, he released several well-known tracks—including N.U.T.T.Y Definition, Thankful (featuring Onos), Way Maker, OMG, and Too Much—alongside notable projects like Gospel Rap Affair (GRA), Yield, and Grace & Ease, cementing his legacy within the Christian Hip Hop community.

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Do Not Erase El-Rufai’s Role In Your 2023 Election Victory – Onoh Tells Tinubu.

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Denge Josef Onoh, the former Southeast spokesman for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to embrace statesmanship and prioritize reconciliation regarding the situation of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In an open letter dated September 24, 2026, and addressed to President Tinubu through Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Onoh emphasized that El-Rufai’s foundational contributions to the APC and the 2023 presidential campaign must not be forgotten. Highlighting El-Rufai’s instrumental role in securing Tinubu’s historic election victory, Onoh stated: “We cannot quickly erase from our memories the immense, foundational role Mallam El-Rufai played in ensuring the victory of the All Progressives Congress and your historic election in 2023.”

While describing El-Rufai as rigid, intensely opinionated, and notoriously difficult to work with, Onoh noted that these same traits reflected his deep loyalty once committed to a cause. He expressed concern that some of the former governor’s associates had distanced themselves due to political considerations, but stressed that he was unwilling to remain silent.

Drawing from history, Onoh urged Tinubu to follow examples of political reconciliation, such as Julius Caesar’s clemency and former President Shehu Shagari’s 1982 pardon of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, to demonstrate that mercy and unity can heal political divisions. He argued that presidential intervention would display profound political maturity rather than weakness, warning that leaving a key architect of the current democratic dispensation isolated risks deepening national fractures.

Concluding his appeal, Onoh urged the President to choose compassion over confinement and reconciliation over retribution, ensuring the situation fosters national healing instead of division. “Please, let us get value out of this. It matters,” he added.

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I Chase People With Knife – Peller Reveals What Happens Whenever He Smokes, Drinks

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Popular content creator Peller has revealed why he strictly avoids smoking, sharing a shocking past experience where drinking cocktails led him to aggressively chase people with a knife.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Naija News, Peller made the confession on Tuesday night during a hangout with Nigerian rapper Ani Jeremiah, widely known as Jeriq. When Jeriq encouraged him to smoke to boost his creativity, Peller firmly turned it down, explaining that it would drastically alter his behavior and cause him to lose control.

Recalling the past incident, Peller admitted that people close to him immediately advised him never to touch cigarettes. Explaining his wild reaction, he said: “I no dey smoke, if I dey smoke, you no go fit be with me, I go kill you. They know say if I smoke I go crazy, right? Me wey drink, ehm, cocktail, I dey pursue people with knife, you know. I swear to God. Knife? Yes. So since then, they said I should never in my life smoke.”

With those around him warning that he becomes dangerously unpredictable, the streamer maintains a strict boundary against smoking to keep himself and others safe.

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