Rice – The Recorder

Price of 50kg rice drops to N54,000 – Report

EditorMay 18, 2025May 18, 202505 mins

The price of a 50kg bag of rice has dropped to an average of N54,000 following rumours of alleged deadly rice in circulation. The drop is also a result of the oversupply of the staple from India, according to a report by S&P Global, reports Punch. It was gathered that the price of the commodity…

New Year tragedy: Man stabbed to death during fight over rice in Delta community

EditorJanuary 1, 2025January 1, 202502 mins

An unidentified man has been stabbed to death by another in the Ogwanja area of Sapele in Delta State. The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day, reports said. It was learnt that he was killed following an altercation over rice. The deceased had reportedly had an argument with another in the…