Corruption Costs: Nigerians Bribe Officials N721 Billion

A recent survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that Nigerians paid N721 billion in cash bribes to public officials in 2023. The report, titled “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” highlighted that over 95% of these bribes were monetary. The study also noted a decline in Nigerians’ confidence in the government’s... Read More

Nigerian Senate Warns Tinubu: Act on Food Scarcity Before Patience Runs Out

The Senate has urgently called on the federal government to address the escalating hunger crisis caused by food insecurity, which has reached emergency levels. The Senate urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to implement measures to combat the current food insecurity, emphasizing that patience and tolerance among Nigerians are wearing thin due to increasing hunger... Read More

Obasanjo Denies Talks on Nnamdi Kanu’s Release with South-East Leaders

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo clarified that the release of Nnamdi Kanu was not discussed during his meeting with South-East governors in Enugu State on Tuesday. Obasanjo and Chief Emeka Anyaoku met with the governors to discuss regional development issues, such as security, infrastructure, economic cooperation, and collaboration, complementing the national economic agenda. A statement... Read More

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