Oil War: NUPENG Hires Falana To Defend Suit Filed By Dangote, MRS Oil Companies
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) said it has engaged the services of Femi Falana, SAN, a human rights lawyer, to defend it in a suit instituted by three major oil companies at the National Industrial Court, Abuja. The union said that it was dragged […]
Armed Herdsmen Ambush Bus, Abduct Passengers on Makurdi–Naka Road
A disturbing incident occurred on the Makurdi-Naka highway on sunday in Benue State, where suspected armed herdsmen ambushed a commercial bus and abducted all passengers on board. The attackers reportedly intercepted the vehicle, which was traveling from Makurdi to Naka, and marched the passengers into nearby bushes at gunpoint. The Benue State Police […]
Zamfara Mine Collapse: Government Takes Over Rescue Efforts
Zamfara Mine Collapse: Government Takes Over Rescue Efforts The Federal Government has taken charge of rescue operations after a mine pit collapsed in Zamfara State, resulting in 13 deaths and two missing persons. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) deployed its officers to work with state officials and local responders in search-and-rescue […]
‘Register Now or Risk Losing Memebership’ –ADC Warms Atiku, Babachir
The African Democratic Congress has issued an ultimatum to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and other prominent figures in the party to register at their respective wards before the end of the year or risk losing recognition as members. According to Punch News, the […]
Edo PDP Executive Fires Ballistic Missile, Dares APC To Explain $250 Million Investment From Glasgow
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In what seems like testing the microphone from the newly elected leadership of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party, through its Publicity Secretary (SPS), Barr Daniel A. Noah Osa-Ogbegie, has dared the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, to explain the […]
Troops Capture Bandit Informant, Supplier in Katsina
Troops of the 17 Brigade under Operation FANSAN YAMMAN, alongside the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), have apprehended two high-value suspects accused of fueling terrorist operations in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The arrests, based on actionable intelligence, targeted a logistics supplier and an informant linked to notorious bandit kingpin Babaru, […]
Police Confirm Release of Kidnapped Passengers in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the safe release of passengers kidnapped by armed bandits along the Kontagora–Zuru road in Mariga Local Government Area. In an update on Sunday, the command announced that the victims, abducted on Saturday evening, were freed unharmed due to relentless pressure from security operatives. The police, alongside […]
Mass Purge: Dangote Must Apologise To Workers, Says TUC
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has said that the management of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has violated the rights of the over 800 Nigerians workers laid off by the company, therefore, it should apologize to them. The union’s Secretary General, Nuhu Toro disclosed this while reacting to the ranging crisis between […]
Sixteenth Ebola Outbreak Claims 25 Lives In DRC, Raising Regional Concerns For Nigeria
DRC, KASAI – UNICEF announced that nearly 45,000 Ebola vaccine doses are being delivered to Kasai province to protect families and children. Since the 5 September outbreak, 47 suspected and confirmed cases, including 14 children, have been recorded. Twenty-five people have died,12 of them children, prompting swift, results-driven action. “Every dose delivered is one more step […]
Labour Party Kicks Against Benin Airport Attack On Abure, Tasks IGP On Investigation
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The leadership of the Labour Party on Saturday, September 27, kicked against the unwarranted attack on its factional Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, at the Benin City Airport by an activist cum content creator. The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, is immediately calling on the relevant security […]