Delta State Enforces Control Over Asaba Waterfront City THE Delta State Government has reiterated that all lands designated for the Asaba Waterfront City project remain government property, warning that illegal structures erected within the area will be demolished. Hon. Barr. Victor Ebonka, Special Project Director of the Asaba Waterfront City, issued the warning during a […]
Tensions Rise as IPOB Responds to Soludo’s Sit-at-Home Stance THE Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo of attempting to weaken its self-determination movement, following his remarks on the continued closure of markets during Monday sit-at-home protests. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, IPOB condemned what it said […]
Indefinite Strike Continues as FCT Workers Challenge Industrial Court Decision THE Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed workers to resume their indefinite strike, following an appeal against a ruling of the National Industrial Court ordering the suspension of the industrial action. The strike, which began on 19 […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS SUSPECTED members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly carried out a deadly ambush on Nigerian troops near Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, killing seven soldiers and capturing 13 others. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Monday, took place along the Maiduguri–Damasak road, an area […]
Indigenous Contractors’ Debt Sparks Legal and Economic Alarm HUNDREDS of lawyers on Thursday converged on the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to protest what they described as discriminatory handling of payments owed to indigenous contractors for completed federal projects. The protest, involving about 500 legal practitioners, was organised by the Concerned Lawyers for Probity […]
Weak Enforcement and a Silent Breakdown on Nigeria’s Roads EVERY day, Nigeria’s roads carry millions of vehicles navigating crumbling infrastructure, reckless driving and weak traffic control. Hidden beneath this daily bustle is a largely ignored crisis: the majority of vehicles on Nigerian roads operate without valid motor insurance, in direct violation of the law and […]
Strike Continues Amid Rising Tensions THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reaffirmed support for striking workers in the Federal Capital Territory, stating that the industrial action will continue until the FCT Administration agrees to negotiations. The unions condemned recent statements by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, directing workers to resume […]
Delta Announces January Sanitation, Warns Defaulters THE Delta State Government has scheduled Saturday 31 January 2026, for its Monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise, with a statewide restriction of movement between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. According to a special announcement, the restriction will affect both vehicular and pedestrian movement, as residents are expected to participate actively […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M. M. M.) IBRAHIM Amnesty Proposal Sparks Sharp Divisions in Northern Nigeria THE proposal by the Federal Government to allow state governors to grant amnesty to terrorists operating in Northern Nigeria has triggered intense debate among political leaders, legal practitioners, and civil society groups across the region. The controversy gained momentum […]
By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU Soludo Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Onitsha Market Shutdown ANAMBRA State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, is set to hold a crucial meeting with market executives across the state following the recent closure of the Onitsha Main Market by the state government. The market was shut after traders reportedly complied with a sit-at-home […]