Amidst the recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) continues its collaborative efforts with member countries, focusing on counter-terrorism in the Lake Chad region. The decision by these three countries to exit ECOWAS was motivated by perceived inhumane sanctions and a departure from the organization’s founding…
The Kano State University of Science and Technology Wudil has undergone a transformative renaming, now proudly known as the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology. This strategic decision, announced by Vice Chancellor Professor Musa Yakasai, aims to herald a new era of technological advancements and innovation within the institution. Under this rebranding, the university…
In a tense development at Ekiti State University, (EKSU) Ado Ekiti, the Joint Action Committee JAC III, representing the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), has issued a stern ultimatum to the university management. The ultimatum demands…
Mustapha Habib Ahmed, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), embarked on a swift on-the-spot assessment visit to the site of a recent explosion in Rivers State, close to Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State. This incident was suspected to be a result of oil bunkering or pipeline vandalization, creating…
In a bid to address recent controversies arising from the remarks made by the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the commission has released a comprehensive clarification. The chairman’s comments, made during a public engagement on Youth, Religion, and the Fight Against Corruption on January 31, 2024, targeted…
In a press briefing held on Wednesday in Abuja, the Federal Government provided an update on the status of the Port Harcourt Refinery Company, assuring the public that the facility is in the final stages of a test run. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, highlighted that while the mechanical aspects have…
Minister of Power, Mr. Bayo Adelabu, expressed concern during his visit to the Olorunshogo and Omotosho Power Plants about the substantial under-utilization of these key facilities. Mr. Bayo Adelabu highlighted that both plants were operating at less than 25 percent capacity, a concerning factor given the ongoing national complaint about insufficient power generation. The primary…
Wole Olanipekun Criticizes 1999 Constitution as “Fake” In a candid revelation during the 32nd and 33rd convocation lecture at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun, SAN, did not mince his words as he criticized the 1999 constitution as “fake” and inadequate to address the multifaceted challenges facing…
President Tinubu’s has taken a decisive step in addressing the prolonged legal disputes surrounding the $1.3bn deepwater OML 245 oil block situated in the southern Niger Delta. In an official directive, the President has instructed key figures, including the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken…
Addressing Naira Depreciation, Bureau De Change Implements ‘No Sales Policy In a swift response to the alarming depreciation of the naira, the Bureau De Change (BDC) union has proactively initiated a ‘no sales policy.’ This pivotal decision, borne out of thorough deliberations, is geared towards curbing the detrimental impacts on the national currency. The implementation…
