The Federal Government is under criticism for its silence over recent military attacks on electricity distribution companies (Discos) and workers. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has warned that continued assaults may lead to a nationwide service withdrawal. Within one week, two Lagos-based Discos were attacked by military personnel, raising concerns over government inaction.
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) gathered on Monday at the Three Arms Zone in Abuja, the hub of Nigeria’s three branches of government, calling for urgent intervention by President Bola Tinubu and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in the ongoing judicial crisis in Benue State. The protesters, carrying placards
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), demanding immediate action on a four-point agenda related to workers’ welfare and alleged victimization of labor leaders. At a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has distanced himself from his Personal Assistant, Andrew Torhile Uchi, who is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption, bribery, and money laundering. This was made known through a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by
Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has alleged that former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, twice demolished his cement factory in Imota, before his successor, Governor Dapo Abiodun, allowed him to rebuild it. Dangote made the revelation during a meeting with Governor Abiodun in Abeokuta on Monday, March 17. According to a statement from
The Ogun State Government has announced the arrest of Ashafa Afelaja, headmaster of a private school in Eyin Ogbe, Igode near Ogijo, over allegations of abusing a female pupil (name withheld). The arrest followed a report made by a concerned citizen to the state authorities. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye,
In a separate case, the Ministry’s rescue team responded to a tip-off regarding a four-year-old boy (name withheld) who had suffered severe abuse at the hands of his father in Igboko, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. The boy has been placed under the Ministry’s protective custody, where he is undergoing comprehensive medical treatment and psychological support.
The Ogun State Government has announced the arrest of Ashafa Afelaja, headmaster of a private school in Eyin Ogbe, Igode near Ogijo, over allegations of abusing a female pupil (name withheld). The arrest followed a report made by a concerned citizen to the state authorities. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye,
The trial of Oluwatimileyin Daniels Ajayi, the prime suspect in the murder of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Salome Adaidu, commenced on Monday at High Court 2 in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. During the hearing, the prosecution team presented three out of their five listed witnesses to testify against the accused. These
Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, staged a protest on Monday to express their outrage over the increasing attacks by hoodlums, which have led to the tragic deaths of five students within the past year. Led by the President of the Polytechnic’s Student Union Government (SUG), Geoffrey
