Multi-Billion Dollar Stakeholders Join Forces to End Banditry in North West Nigeria

A Crisis Born of Insecurity and Poverty In Northern Nigeria, particularly in the states of Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, and parts of Niger, banditry has emerged as a severe security threat. This crisis stems from the aftermath of the Boko Haram insurgency, which has left the region in socio-economic turmoil. The... Read More

Cholera Outbreak Prompts FG to Source Urgent Vaccine Supplies

In a move to address the cholera outbreak, the Federal Government has commenced talks with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) to acquire emergency supplies of oral cholera vaccines (OCV). This initiative arises as Nigeria grapples with the disease amidst a global scarcity of the vaccine. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the... Read More

Otedola Takes Control: First Bank Stake Climbs to 11.63% After Fresh Share Purchase

Mr. Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc, has acquired an additional 797,946,415 units of the company’s shares through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This purchase, valued at N17.219 billion with shares traded at N21.58 each, further solidifies Otedola’s majority stake, raising his shareholding to 11.63%, the highest... Read More

Dangote Refinery vs. IOCs: Accusations of Operational Sabotage

In a startling revelation, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) of deliberate sabotage aimed at crippling Dangote Refinery’s operations. Edwin claims these companies are inflating the prices of local crude oil, forcing the refinery to import more expensive crude from abroad. Edwin... Read More

Finally, Nigeria Named a Chronic Violator of Workers’ Rights by Global Organization

Nigeria Named a Chronic Violator of Workers’ Rights by Global Organization The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released its 2024 Global Rights Index, identifying Nigeria as a chronic violator of workers’ rights. This report, which includes input from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), places Nigeria among other... Read More

Prosecuting Terrorists: Why Only 300 Out of 50,000 Boko Haram Members Have Faced Justice

Following reports that over 50,000 Boko Haram terrorists have been arrested by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies and only about 300 have been prosecuted, Director General of the Nigeria Army Resource Centre, Major General Garba Wahab (retd), has urged the judiciary to expedite judgments on terrorists, saying it is one of the... Read More

Zamfara Anti-Terror Operations: Troops Kill 3, Reclaim Looted Food and Rustled Animals

Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA), in collaboration with Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, successfully eliminated three terrorists and recovered various items, including rustled sheep, arms, and ammunition, during operations on Monday in Zamfara State. The Army stated, “In Rukudawa Village, Zurmi Local Government Area, troops launched an offensive operation targeting the hideout of... Read More

Danger Ahead: Specialists Discuss Potential Impact of Minimum Wage Struggle

Experts Warn of Economic Perils Amid Minimum Wage Dispute Industry experts and financial analysts warn that the economy is on a difficult path to recovery, and the ongoing minimum wage agitation and reintroduction of the fuel subsidy will further complicate the prospects for early recovery. Organised Labour stated over the weekend that President Bola... Read More

MKO Abiola’s Son Debunks Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Father’s Death

Abdulmumuni Abiola: A Better Way to Immortalize My Father is to Alleviate Poverty Tell us about your mum. Who was she, and how do you describe her legacy?Alhaja Kudirat Abiola was a humble lady, born in Zaria. She had four siblings (two older brothers and two younger sisters). After she graduated from high school,... Read More

National Grid Shutdown During Strike Draws Strong Reactions From Citizens

As organized labour and workers anxiously await an update on the minimum wage struggle, reactions have continued to trail the shutdown of the national grid by the unions during the two-day nationwide strike. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) initiated an indefinite strike on Monday, demanding an increase in... Read More