No going back on main market closure, don’t push me to demolish it – Soludo warns traders
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has insisted that the closure of the Onitsha Main Market will remain in force, warning traders not to push his administration into taking more drastic actions. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Soludo described the continued Monday sit-at-home by traders as deliberate economic sabotage that threatens the state’s […]
Shutting down Onitsha market is putting fire to fire — Shop owner
A shop owner at the Onitsha Main Market, Gibson Okafor, has criticised the decision to shut down the market, saying it will only make things worse. He described the move as “putting fire to fire,” warning that it could deepen the economic hardship already faced by traders and customers. Okafor spoke on Wednesday during an […]
Sit-at-home: Soludo shuts Onitsha Main Market, threatens one-month closure
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the immediate closure of Onitsha Main Market as part of efforts to stop what the government describes as economic sabotage linked to the illegal Monday sit-at-home order. The shutdown, which took effect immediately, is expected to last for one week. The decision follows repeated warnings to traders and […]
Benue traders protest, shut market over rising car thefts
Traders in Otukpo, Benue State, on Tuesday shut down the main market to protest the increasing cases of car theft in the area. The traders said vehicles have been stolen repeatedly from the market environment, yet no major action has been taken to address the situation. According to them, the latest incident involved a trader […]
Lagos State Govt Shuts Down Ajah Market Over Environmental Infractions
The Lagos State Government has shut down the popular Ajah Market following several reports of environmental violations and poor sanitary conditions. According to the state’s Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, the market was sealed after repeated warnings to traders and shop owners were ignored. Officials said the closure became necessary to protect public health […]
NAFDAC: Rep condemns N700,000 ‘shop re-opening levy’ on Onitsha drug traders
A federal lawmaker, Mr. Afam Ogene, has spoken out against the N700,000 fee that traders in the Onitsha drug market are being asked to pay. This charge comes after NAFDAC closed the market. Ogene represents the Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra State and belongs to the Labour Party. He described NAFDAC’s actions as shocking and […]
NAFDAC: Peter Obi condemns demand of N700,000 from Onitsha Head Bridge Market traders
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has asked the government and related agencies to cancel the N700,000 fee demanded from traders at the Onitsha Head Bridge Market in Anambra State. Some time ago, NAFDAC said the market was a major place for selling fake and low-quality medicines, not just in […]
Head Bridge Market: Peter Obi calls for reopening of neighbouring markets
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has spoken out about the ongoing closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha. The market was shut down because of concerns about illegal drug trading in one section known as Ogbo Ogwu. While Obi condemns illegal activities like drug trading, he believes that the […]
Kano Market Shut Down For Habouring Criminals And Prostitutes
The Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market in Garun Malam Local Government Area, Kano State, has been closed due to concerns about immoral and illegal activities. Reports have surfaced of issues like prostitution, adultery, and homosexuality taking place around and inside the market. Hon. Barr. Aminu Salisu Kadawa, the chairman of the local government, confirmed the market’s […]