Year: 2024
281 Inmates Missing After Flooding at Maiduguri Correctional Facility
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that 281 inmates are currently unaccounted for following an evacuation at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State. The evacuation was triggered by severe flooding in the area, which caused significant damage to the correctional facility and its staff quarters. In a statement released on…
Omoyele Sowore’s Passport Seized Upon Arrival, Accuses Nigerian Government of Repression
Prominent Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has claimed that his international passport was confiscated by the Nigerian Immigration Service upon his arrival in Lagos from the United States. In a statement posted on social media today, Sowore described the incident as part of a “broader clampdown” by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He alleged that…
NDLEA Arrests Ibadan Businesswoman and Auto Parts Dealer in Attempted Drug Smuggling to UK and Congo
Lagos, Nigeria – September 14, 2024 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two individuals, Mrs. Adewunmi Adebola Dorcas, a businesswoman based in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Arinze Ora, an auto parts dealer, in connection with separate attempts to smuggle narcotics to London and Congo Brazzaville. The arrests were made following the interception…
BREAKING: Notorious Terrorist Leader Sani Wala Burki Eliminated in Coordinated Katsina Operation
Katsina, Nigeria – September 14, 2024 In a major victory against terrorism, security forces have neutralized Sani Wala Burki, a notorious terrorist leader responsible for a series of violent attacks across the Safana and Batsari Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina State. Burki, who had instilled fear among communities in the region, was killed alongside…
Nigeria Takes Major Step Towards Energy Self-Sufficiency: Crude Purchase and Product Sales in Naira Commence
Abuja, Nigeria – September 13, 2024 In a landmark development aimed at reducing pressure on the naira, eliminating transaction costs, and enhancing the availability of petroleum products, the Federal Government has officially launched the sale of crude oil to local refineries and the corresponding purchase of petroleum products in naira. The Honourable Minister of Finance…
Katsina State Government Begins Disbursement of Outstanding Gratuities for Retirees
In a significant move aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of unpaid gratuities, the Katsina State Government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding payments for retirees from both the state and local government services (ULGS). According to the plan, the payments will be made in two installments, ensuring that retirees finally receive the benefits owed…
Federal Government Approves Promotion of 20,867 Senior Personnel Across Key Security Agencies
In a significant move to boost morale and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s security and emergency services, the Federal Government has granted the immediate promotion of 20,867 senior personnel across several key agencies, including the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The Federal Fire Service (FFS)…
Federal Government Inaugurates Committee to Review Salary Adjustments Following New Minimum Wage
In a move aimed at implementing the recently enacted National Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Government has inaugurated a 16-member committee tasked with reviewing and negotiating salary adjustments in line with the newly established minimum wage of ₦70,000. The inauguration took place on Thursday, signaling the government’s commitment to ensuring fair wage increases across various…
Military Neutralizes Infamous Bandit Leader Kachallah Buzu in Zamfara State
In a significant victory in the ongoing fight against terrorism, the Joint Task Force Northwest OPHD has successfully neutralized the notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Buzu, along with several of his militants in Zamfara State. The operation took place on the night of September 12 in Mayanchi village. The military’s strategic ambush, based on reliable intelligence…
Petroleum Marketers Seek Clarity on Dangote Refinery Petrol Pricing
The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, Billy Gillis-Harry, has called on the Dangote Refinery to disclose the pricing of its petrol, stating that local marketers are eager to engage with the refinery but are currently unaware of its pricing structure. Gillis-Harry expressed that the lack of transparency has made it impossible…