Nan
Coverage of Nan in the Nexus archive.
- Thai prime minister meets security chiefs after coordinated attacks in 3 southern provinces
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with security officials following coordinated violence overnight in three southern provinces where a small-scale Muslim insurgency is active. The violence involved incidents like arson and bomb damage, primarily targeting civilians rather than military or police forces. Experts suggest these attacks are carried out by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) as leverage during peace talks with the Thai government.
- More reactions trail FG’s suspension of WASSCE, NECO fee hike
The Federal Ministry of Education suspended a proposed increase in WASSCE and NECO examination fees from N27,000 to N50,000 following widespread criticism from parents, education stakeholders, and the public. The decision came after backlash against the fee hike.
- Ebonyi charcoal dealers record boom as cooking gas costs soar
Charcoal dealers in Ebonyi State are experiencing a boom due to rising cooking gas prices. Josephine Onoh, a dealer at Abakaliki International Market, reported charcoal prices ranging from N500 to N1,600 depending on quantity.