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Aviation unions in Nigeria have issued a stern warning that airports across the country will be shut down starting March 31, 2025, if the federal government fails to take action against a customs officer accused of assaulting the Director of Aviation Security at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The protest is being led […]

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has strongly dismissed calls for a state of emergency in the state, labeling them as politically motivated attempts to disrupt his administration. The controversy began after the Centre for Judicial Integrity (CJI) accused the governor of attempting to compromise the judiciary. However, Alia, through his Chief Press Secretary,

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has attributed the departure of several multinational corporations from Nigeria to the interference of middlemen in the country’s oil sector. Speaking at the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria’s Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Conference in Lagos, Lokpobiri highlighted how the involvement of intermediaries has negatively impacted Nigeria’s

Popular comedian and Nollywood actor, Debo Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has shared his thoughts on corruption in Nigerian politics, attributing it to the lack of accountability from citizens. In response to a trending post on social media urging Nigerians to unfollow celebrities for not speaking up about pressing national issues, Mr Macaroni expressed

Another Explosion Reported at Oil Facility in Rivers State Following the recent explosion at the Trans-Niger pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, another blast has been reported at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a well-known advocacy group in the

Barely a week after an explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area (LGA), another blast has occurred—this time at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru LGA, Rivers State. The latest incident has intensified concerns over the security of oil installations in the region. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately revoke the state of emergency imposed in Rivers State and reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara along with his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu. In a statement issued on Friday, March 21, the forum’s spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, criticized the suspension of elected

Fuel prices across Nigeria are set to increase following key developments in both global and local markets. These include: With these changes, fuel prices are projected to approach ₦900 per litre, forcing filling stations to adjust pump rates accordingly. Why Fuel Prices Are Increasing 1. Rising Crude Oil Prices The global benchmark for oil, Brent

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State, has raised concerns over the Senate’s approval of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, arguing that the required two-thirds majority was not met. Reports indicate that the Senate held a closed-door session last Thursday before approving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation through a voice vote

A 2006 Supreme Court ruling presents a legal hurdle preventing Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from directly challenging his suspension through the country’s highest court. Reports from TheCable indicate that while Fubara may not have the legal standing to approach the Supreme Court, he could seek redress through the Federal High Court. However, legal experts