Yobe markets record soaring prices of essential food items   Story by Kasim Isa MUHAMMAD Residents of Potiskum Local Government Area and neighbouring Ngalda town in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State are grappling with rising food prices as the cost of staple grains continues to increase in the region’s major grain markets. A market survey conducted on Monday, 19th May 2025, reveals a significant surge in the prices of essential food items such as maize, millet, rice, sorghum, and beans, with some commodities experiencing hikes of up to 15 per cent...