In this analysis, ERIC IKHILAE writes that with their mode of operation, security agencies in the country are generally regarded as state’s agents of oppression and coercion, but that, with recent developments, the State Security Service (SSS), also referred to as the Department of State Services (DSS), appears to...
ERIC IKHILAE
ERIC IKHILAE writes that with their mode of operation, security agencies in the country are generally regarded as state’s agents of oppression and coercion, but that, with recent developments, the State Security Service (SSS), also referred to as the Department of State Services (DSS), appears to be breaking from the pack.
Africa’s music industry is buzzing with anticipation as fans and artistes gear up for the opening of the online voting portal for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The International Committee of AFRIMA, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has announced that public voting will officially...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has described the outing of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), at the 65th annual NBA Conference in Enugu, as an eye opener for many lawyers in the country, on the functions of the Fund, and the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS). In the...
If a man cooks for a community ,the meal would scarcely go round, However, if a community decides to cook for a man, the feast will overwhelm him – old African proverb. The foregoing may have aptly captured the likely outcome of the current standoff between the Department of...
Efforts by the Federal Government to mediate a dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group have collapsed, raising fears of an impending fuel strike. The closed-door meeting, held on Monday and led by Minister of Labour and Employment Mohammed Dingyadi...
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to accept Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s resignation on Tuesday following a decisive no-confidence vote that ousted Bayrou’s government, prompting an urgent search for a new prime minister to avert a deepening political crisis. The French presidency confirmed in a statement that Macron “has...
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has established a dedicated committee to assess, support, and rehabilitate victims of banditry across the state. This is according to a statement released on Monday in Gusau by Shehu Adamu, Press Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office. Adamu explained that the committee is tasked...
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that a thunderstorm on September 3 severed the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line, causing significant damage. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Mrs. Mbah said “The cut conductor fell...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that 3,544,850 Nigerians have completed online pre-registration for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within three weeks of its launch. Additionally, 288,614 individuals have finalized their in-person registration in the two weeks since physical registration began. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of...
Lagos State Police Command has successfully reestablished order on the 3rd Mainland Bridge after a demonstration by Oworo residents disrupted traffic on Monday. The protest, sparked by local demolitions, saw residents block the bridge near Iyana Oworo Bus Stop, halting movement from the Island to the Mainland. This is...
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has passionately implored the Nigerian Federal Government to launch an all-out offensive against the nation’s worsening insecurity, emphasizing that no country can thrive when its people are gripped by fear. In a statement shared on his X account on Monday, Obi responded...
University of Jos (UNIJOS) has inducted 150 newly qualified medical laboratory scientists into the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), significantly strengthening the country’s healthcare workforce amid rising demand for diagnostic and clinical expertise. The induction ceremony, held under the School of Medical Sciences, marked the 10th...
French’s parliament on Monday ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after just nine months in office, leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to find a successor and plunging the country into a new political crisis. Bayrou, who has been in the job for just nine months, had blindsided...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has flagged off a statewide mobilization campaign aimed at ensuring massive participation in the upcoming voter registration exercise. The initiative, he said, is key to deepening democracy and promoting inclusive governance across the state. Speaking through the State Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki,...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of 4 principal officers of the recently established Colleges of Nursing in Monguno and Gwoza Local Government Areas. In a statement released Monday night, the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, announced that Zulum appointed 4...
Football enthusiasts in Lagos shared varied sentiments on Monday about Nigeria’s prospects for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the Super Eagles face a critical match against South Africa. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), fans expressed uncertainty about Nigeria’s chances, given the team’s...
By JOHN MKPM, Jalingo – Former House of Representatives member for Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Hon. Abdulsalam Mubarak, has died at the age of 51. He passed away on Monday in a German hospital following a brief illness. Mubarak, who served as a federal lawmaker from 2015...
Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) has accused the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) of extorting tanker owners and imposing excessive levies in the downstream petroleum sector. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, ADITOP’s National President, Alhaji Lawal Dan-zaki, condemned...
In a powerful call to action, Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, and House Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, have challenged West African parliaments to enhance fiscal oversight and ensure public resources deliver tangible benefits amid escalating debt challenges. Speaking at the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa...
Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned of a nationwide strike should the Federal Government proceed with its proposed 5% tax on petroleum products. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, TUC President General Festus Osifo and General Secretary Nuhu Toro condemned the policy as “economic wickedness”...