Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is at risk of a major disruption as about 800 workers from the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTECSSAN) have gone on strike. This action threatens to significantly impact telecom services across the country. The union, which consists mainly of contract staff, has warned of severe disruptions to telecom operations if their demands are not met, potentially leading to a communication blackout for millions of users. The strike, which began on Monday, September 9, includes demands for the reinstatement of dismissed employees, official union recognition, improved working conditions, and the payment of membership dues. “The…
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President Bola Tinubu announced that his administration is dedicated to providing police personnel with the essential tools and training needed for effective duty performance. Speaking through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the passing out parade of 478 Regular Cadets at the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano, on Saturday, September 7, Tinubu highlighted the government’s focus on enhancing police resources and training. He stressed that a well-equipped and trained police force is crucial for national security. Tinubu detailed the administration’s efforts, including the acquisition of new vehicles, communication technology, and forensic tools, aimed at improving crime detection and protection capabilities. “No…
President Bola Tinubu has defended the recent increase in petrol prices, describing it as a bold and unprecedented move essential for Nigeria’s progress. Speaking on Friday, September 6, at a meeting with Nigerians in Beijing, China, after completing his official engagements there, Tinubu addressed the decision. He emphasized that the petrol price hike and other reforms implemented by his administration are integral to Nigeria’s economic development strategy. “Nigeria is going through reforms, and we are taking very bold and unprecedented decisions. For example, you might have been hearing from home in the last few days about fuel prices,” the president…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, September 9, directed that ten suspects be detained by the Nigeria Police Force’s Intelligence Response Team. These individuals face allegations related to the illegal importation of firearms and ammunition valued at N4 billion, which took place in June 2024. The suspects—Ali Ofoma, Okechukwu Charles, Kingsley Chinasa, Oroghodo Maxwell, Akinkuade Segun, Augustine Elechi, Osumini Kennedy, Ajala Ojo, Faboro Oluwatimilehin, and Tolulope Ogundepo—appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite. They are charged with six counts encompassing terrorism and illegal arms importation, among other offenses. All ten defendants in case number FHC/ABJ/CR/463/2024 pleaded not guilty. Legal representation…
At least 196 soldiers, primarily junior officers from various units nationwide, submitted their resignation letters to the Nigerian Army authorities on Friday, August 23. Although the exact reasons for their resignations have not been officially disclosed, security sources suggest that the soldiers are leaving due to low morale stemming from challenging conditions in the country. A memo dated August 23 and signed by Brig.-Gen. O. H. Musa outlined that the final withdrawal of these officers is set to commence on November 30, 2024. He said based on a memo, “In accordance with the provisions of References A and B, the…
Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, recently shared her personal experiences with miscarriages and stillbirths. She made this revelation in response to comments made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of the state, regarding her childlessness, using the opportunity to encourage women going through similar struggles. During a Zoom meeting with Edo women in the Diaspora, she emphasized that a woman’s worth is not defined by having children. Betsy Obaseki also opened up about her own challenges with childbearing, urging women with similar experiences not to view themselves as barren but as fruitful, full of…
The Delta State Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Umukoro for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietor, in Warri, the commercial and oil base of the state. The tragic incident occurred late on Saturday night, September 7, and has left the community deeply shaken. Residents, who chose to remain anonymous, described the scene as extremely gruesome and horrifying. An eyewitness, identified only as Umoh, observed that the gate of the Umukoro residence was unusually left open around 10 p.m., prompting neighbors and passersby to investigate. He said, “When neighbours checked on the residence of the Umukoro…
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of fraud. Shuaibu is facing prosecution on seven counts, including criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses, totaling N100 million. The prosecuting counsel read count one of his charge thus: “That you, Nuhu Ibrahim Shuaibu (a.k.a Ishaku Abdulrazak) (M) and Ilya Garba (now deceased) sometime in 2017 in Kaduna within the judicial division of this honorable court did conspire between yourselves to do an illegal act, to…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of federal universities and research institutes from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). The directive was communicated through a letter issued by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and signed by the Acting Executive Secretary Chris Maiyaki in September 2024. The letter reads: “The National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of the directive from the Honourable Minister of Education, Ref. DE/HE/37/VII/324 and dated 4th September 2024, forwarding the correspondence from the Principal Secretary to the President, State House, also vide PRES/87/MF/71/198/MBEP/15 and dated 23rd July 2024, on…
Julius Abure’s faction of the Labour Party (LP) has declared that all its electoral tickets for the 2027 general election are available for all qualified Nigerians to contest. The decision was reached during a national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, September 9. “NEC in session also reviewed the decision of the National Convention to reserve its Presidential and Governorship tickets for Peter Gregory Obi and Alex Otti respectively,” a communique from the meeting reads. “Consequently, all tickets of the party from Presidency to the House of Assemblies are open to all qualified Nigerians.” The faction stated that…