Edo Primaries Mired in Controversy; Nigeria's Growth Slows While Prices and Animal Attacks Rise

Confusion and controversy surrounded APC, PDP, and LP primary elections to select governorship candidates in Edo State. Multiple candidates claimed victory.

Nigeria's GDP growth slowed to 2.74% in 2023, marking the weakest expansion since the 2020 recession. Key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and oil recorded declines.

A lion killed a veterinary worker, Mr. Olabode Olawuyi, at the Obafemi Awolowo University zoo in an attack while attempting to rescue a woman.

To address soaring cement prices, manufacturers agreed to cut retail bag costs to N7,000-N8,000, pending government help tackling industry challenges.

To boost domestic supply and reduce price hikes, the government has banned the export of cooking gas amid shortages that pushed up costs.