Politics

Ekiti State has come under scrutiny for awarding N1.2 billion in contracts to high-ranking officials, including permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies, raising concerns about potential breaches of the state’s procurement laws. The Ekiti State Bureau of Public Procurement mandates that contract awards follow open competitive bidding, with specific provisions for restricted bidding. However,…

Amnesty International has condemned the Nigerian government’s ongoing attacks on the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and its leaders, calling for an end to what it describes as a crackdown on labor unions. The global human rights organization issued a statement on August 29, 2024, expressing concern over the Nigerian authorities’ alleged attempts to intimidate and…

Human rights activist Francis Nwapa has criticized Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun for his handling of security issues in Nigeria. Nwapa accused Egbetokun of being a puppet of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, citing the recent questioning of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero as evidence of this claim.Nwapa’s criticism comes…

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has condemned the assassination of Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, the son of Oba Tijani Akinloye, which occurred on August 26, 2024, on Chevron Drive in Lagos. CHSR has criticized the Nigerian Police and Lagos State government for their handling of the case, alleging a cover-up and a…

The Nigerian government is set to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy on resident doctors amid a seven-day warning strike organized by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This action, starting Monday, follows the ongoing abduction crisis involving Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a registrar at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna. Dr. Popoola, along…

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has been charged in France with allowing criminal activities on the messaging app, including child sexual abuse material exchange, drug trafficking, fraud, and money laundering. Durov, who was arrested at Le Bourget airport on Saturday, has posted €5 million bail, which has allowed him to avoid jail while the investigation…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed disturbing cases of SIM card hoarding, with some individuals possessing over 100,000 SIM cards. Reuben Muoka, NCC Director of Public Affairs, highlighted the national security risks posed by such extensive SIM ownership and stressed the importance of completing the National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM linkage process.This discovery…

Osita Igwe, a 40-year-old Nigerian, has been remanded in Enugu Correctional Centre by His Worship Nelson Egbo of the Enugu North Magistrate Court. Igwe faces charges related to robbery and conspiracy for allegedly stealing mobile phones and other valuables. The case, documented as MEN/541/2024, involves three counts against Igwe. He is accused of robbing Chijioke…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed suggestions to focus on the 2027 presidential election, stating that his priority is addressing the current economic and social challenges faced by Nigerians. This response came after Chief Bode George, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, advised Atiku to set aside ambitions for 2027…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost Igbo socio-cultural organization, has denounced a viral video urging Igbo people to poison Yoruba and Edo individuals. The video, posted by a TikTok user named @Anyi_anambra, features a woman identified as Amaka Patience Sunnberger advocating for the mass poisoning of Yoruba and Edo people. This disturbing call was deemed a “macabre…