The Nigerian Army has pledged to enhance security for all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members across the country. Major General M.L.D Sarazo, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division in Kaduna State, assured that officers and soldiers under the division’s jurisdiction would prioritize the safety of corps members and NYSC facilities. During a courtesy visit…
The Nigerian presidency has responded to criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the awarding of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction contract to Hitech Construction Company, associated with the Chagoury family. Atiku accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of conflict of interest due to Tinubu’s son’s role in a different company. In rebuttal, the presidency…
The Lagos State Government announced plans to remove over 100 shanties housing numerous people at Adeniji Adele Underbridge starting Monday. The operation, involving operatives of Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI/LAGESC) and officials from the Monitoring Enforcement and Compliance (MEC) department of the Ministry of Environment, will be conducted with security backup. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Tokunbo…
The Oyo State branch of the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has urged the state government to meet the demands of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) before the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum given by the union. This call aims to prevent a potential shutdown of all public hospitals…
The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the school management to fully implement government-approved salary increments of 35 and 25 percent for workers. Failure to comply will result in the resumption of a suspended industrial action, as stated in a communique released by…
The Erei-speaking communities in the Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State have been engulfed in a devastating war for five years, with no resolution in sight. Over 150 people, mainly young men, have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict over land ownership and boundary disputes, according to Gabriel Ukam Iyam, the clan…
Sylvester Oromoni Sr., the father of the late Sylvester Jr., a Dowen College pupil who tragically died in November 2021, has criticized the Lagos coroner who investigated his son’s death. He accuses the coroner of protecting the school management and the bullies involved in his son’s death. The coroner’s court ruled that Sylvester’s death was…
RULAAC, the Rule of Law And Accountability Advocacy Centre, has accused the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ezinihitte Mbaise Divisional Police Headquarters in Imo State, Essiet Onuimo, of abusing police powers, unprofessional conduct, and collaborating with criminal suspects to evade justice regarding a rape allegation and other crimes. The center demands a thorough investigation and…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents Chapel has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to outline his administration’s strategy for safeguarding media practitioners in Nigeria, highlighting the concerning and inhospitable environment in which journalists operate. The union emphasized the absurdity and unacceptability of the situation, emphasizing the need for concrete measures to ensure the…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled two-week power outage at its Amukpe substation, affecting communities in Edo State and Delta. According to TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the outage is necessary to facilitate the safe installation of two 132KV transmission towers at the substation. The outage is scheduled…