Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are increasingly patronising ‘Mama put’ restaurants as rising food prices make meals at conventional eateries less affordable. Some workers and residents in parts of Abuja, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, said they patronised local food vendors, especially during lunch breaks. According to them, mama put is more affordable than conventional restaurants, adding that they can get basic meals such as rice, beans, amala, eba, starch, yam and assorted soup cheaper from the open-air vendors. They said amid the increasing cost of living, the informal roadside restaurants, which serve locally prepared meals at relatively affordable prices, have become an alternative for workers seeking quick meals. According to them, affordability, convenience and proximity to their workplaces influence their decisions to patronise local food vendors. Umar Musa, a civil servant in the Central Business District...
Trump Vows Comeback After Midterm Defeat US President Donald Trump pledged a major political comeback on Sunday following a decisive midterm election defeat that handed Democrats control of both houses of Congress. The loss severely limits Trump’s legislative leverage entering the final two years of his term while exposing his administration, family business dealings, and key advisers to aggressive congressional oversight. Defying calls within the Republican Party for internal reflection, Trump lashed out on Truth Social, claiming the nation took a step backwards and blaming market drops on the election outcome. He signalled a confrontational approach by appointing hardline adviser Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff, prompting Democrats to pledge rigorous accountability for top officials and immigration policy architects. Trump vows comeback after midterm defeat (News Central TV) Trump vows a comeback after midterm defeat.
Credit: Reuters In response to Democratic th...