16 Nigerian soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion experienced a fatal tragedy by ambush. The soldiers, including high-ranking officers, were on a peacekeeping mission in the Okuoma community of Bomadi Local Government Area when they were attacked. This brazen assault marks a severe blow to the security forces and raises concerns about the safety of…
At least 35 fighters belonging to the Boko Haram Buduma faction met their demise in a series of fierce clashes with the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) group along the shores of Lake Chad. Reports indicate that the confrontation unfolded when ISWAP militants, under the leadership of Mallam Akilu, a prominent ISWAP Commander,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its pursuit of justice by dragging former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and three others before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The charges, which were filed on Thursday, March 14, 2024, accuse the quartet of engaging in money laundering activities…
In a bid to address the escalating security crisis in Nigeria, prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has stepped forward, offering to mediate discussions between the federal government and bandits. Expressing deep concern over the recent abduction of 287 students from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun local government area…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking decisive steps to elevate the nation’s electricity generation capacity from the current 4000 megawatts to an ambitious target of 6000 megawatts within the coming three to six months. This strategic move aims to tackle the longstanding issues plaguing the country’s power sector, offering a beacon of hope for…
The Nigerian University Staff Unions:The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union have jointly announced a 7-day warning strike aimed at pressing the Nigerian government to address the issue of four months’ withheld salaries. This decision follows the nationwide strike in 2022 and comes after unsuccessful attempts by the unions…
In response to the surge in mass kidnappings targeting students, the Federal Government has issued a stark warning, highlighting the susceptibility of schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to attacks by bandits and insurgents. Hajia Halima Iliya, the National Coordinator of Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, revealed that they have identified…
NDLEA operatives have successfully intercepted a consignment of illicit drugs concealed in the engine compartment of an interstate commercial bus, marking a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking. The operation took place on Thursday, 7th March 2024, along the Gbongan – Ibadan road in Osun state. During a routine stop and search operation,…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported yet another act of vandalism on critical infrastructure, with the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line becoming the latest target. This incident marks the fifth occurrence of such vandalism within the months of February and March this year, posing a significant threat to the country’s power transmission network. According to…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is showing signs of reducing its minimum wage demand to N500,000 as it begins the zonal public hearing on the new wage framework in various cities including Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Adamawa, and Abuja. This reduction comes after previous discussions where the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe…
