Illegal refineries in Nigeria pose a severe threat to both human lives and the environment. According to reports by The PUNCH, from 2021 to 2023, at least 204 individuals lost their lives in explosions at these illicit sites. Workers at these locations often lack proper training and safety equipment, making them particularly vulnerable to accidents….
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged triumphant in Saturday’s local council elections. The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) officially declared the APC’s sweeping success, confirming that the party has secured all 13 Chairmanship seats across the state. This unprecedented display of electoral dominance underscores the APC’s overwhelming popularity and strategic campaign effectiveness in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released updated guidelines on the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets. This revision follows the review of the October 2015 guidelines and aligns with Section 72 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020. The updated guidelines aim to standardize the management…
In a landmark decision, President Bola Tinubu has approved a new national minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers. This announcement came during a meeting with leaders from the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Thursday. This was the second time in seven days that the parties convened…
In a landmark decision, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja annulled the impeachment of Phillip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, found that the Edo State House of Assembly had not adhered to due process in its impeachment proceedings against Shaibu. Justice Omotosho emphasized…
In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted various quantities of cocaine and opioids, including tramadol, pentazocine injection, morphine sulphate, and ketamine injection. These illicit substances were cleverly concealed in shoe soles, clothes, and other items destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus. This high-profile seizure underscores the ongoing…
The recent collapse of a two-storey building at Saint Academy in Plateau State, which claimed the lives of 22 people including students, has once again highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing struggle with building failures. While the immediate focus is on the tragedy and the rescue efforts, the underlying causes of these recurrent disasters demand urgent attention. A…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction of three illegal Bureau-de-Change operators in Maiduguri, Borno State. The verdict was delivered by Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court, resulting in one-year imprisonment sentences for each of the defendants. This judgment marks a significant achievement for the EFCC in its…
A man identified as Shuaibu Yusuf, an indigene of Borno State, climbed a transmission tower situated on Katampe Hill in Abuja, threatening to jump unless his demands were met. His demands included the reversal of fuel subsidies, reduction of high prices of goods and services, and an end to insecurity in Nigeria. The incident caused…
