The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction and sentencing of four internet fraudsters in the state. The cases were handled by Justices A.A Bello and A.A. Isiaka of the State High Courts, and R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court. The convicts, identified as Stephen…
Illegal refineries in Nigeria have become a significant national issue, comparable to illicit drugs, child labor, and baby factories. Despite ongoing efforts by the government and local communities to crack down on these operations, they continue to proliferate, particularly in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The presence of these unauthorized refineries poses severe environmental and…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the new university governing councils approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The union’s national president, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed disappointment with the composition of the list, which he claims is dominated by “retired politicians” rather than technocrats. This move is seen as a significant setback for…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced the deployment of 350 additional operatives to the mining marshals, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to reforming the mining sector. Speaking at the Passing Out Parade at the NSCDC headquarters, Dr.Dele Alake commended the Interior Minister and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has urged the federal government to expedite the acquisition of new aircraft for the exclusive use of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. This call comes in the wake of concerns raised over the aging and costly maintenance of the current Presidential Air…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has taken a decisive step by lodging a formal complaint with the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan. The complaint pertains to the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa, and alleges misconduct of a sexual nature. By seeking prompt action,…
The discussions between the Federal Government and Organised Labour regarding the new minimum wage are expected to conclude today, with Organised Labour abour leaders eagerly awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s response to their proposal of N250,000. The labour leaders had set a Monday deadline for finalizing discussions on the new minimum wage, and the outcome of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a 48-hour directive to Minister Wale Edun, requesting a proposed new minimum wage figure and a comprehensive analysis of the associated costs. This move aimed to accelerate the minimum wage negotiation process and bring a swift end to the ongoing labor strike. By setting a deadline for the report submission,…
The Senate is considering a new law that would prevent labour unions from disrupting the operations of National Grid and airports in the event of a strike. This move comes after the recent strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), which led to the shutdown of the national grid and…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have temporarily suspended their strike action for one week. This decision comes after an extraordinary joint national executive council meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. TUC President Festus Osifo announced the development, emphasizing that the suspension is with immediate effect. Osifo stated, “A joint…
