Author: Alade Adisa

As criticisms greet reception, political talks After a series of deadly attacks on communities in Benue State and last Friday’s heart rending one in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area that left over 200 people dead, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday visited the state to commiserate with the people of the state. However, the manner the state government and even political leaders handled the issue, generated harsh criticisms from many citizens, especially on social media. Declaration of public holiday The first wrong step taken by the state government was the declaration of public holiday for the visit…

Criminals exploit vulnerable families By Alade Adisa Human trafficking is no doubt a global problem, and as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has observed, one in three known trafficking victims is a child, and the majority of trafficked children are sexually exploited. However, in Nigeria, some socio-economic factors have aggravated the crime. These factors include high unemployment, the high cost of living that has seriously eroded citizens’ purchasing power, ignorance on the part of victims and their families, among others. Only recently, Adekola, daughter of Jumoke George, a popular Yoruba actress, was in the news after…

Insecurity is the biggest threat. Armed groups have driven farmers off their lands, especially in food-rich states like Benue.

In the nation’s tertiary institutions, lecturers—like their students—are struggling to survive.

The goal is to double—or even triple—the number of medical doctors and nurses produced annually.

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential flag bearer, Mr Peter Obi on Monday paid a sympathy visit to Niger over the tragic flood that claimed hundreds of lives. Obi was accompanied on the visit to the scene of the incident and to see affected families by the  Acting National Chairman of LP, Dr Nenadi Usman, and the National Coordinator of the Obedient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko. The former governor of Anambra, in his X handle, said they also visited the Niger government house where he was received by the Deputy Governor of the state, Alhaji Yakubu Garba. According to him,…

Mr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate in the Sept. 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo, has said that he would not allow injustice to go unchallenged. Ighodalo stated this in a statement on Thursday in reaction to the Court of Appeal’s judgment, which affirmed the electoral victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “My good people of Edo State, today, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment on our petition challenging the declared outcome of the September 21st, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. “As with the judgment of the tribunal, we have…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS), Southwest zone, has called on students, particularly those within the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community, to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to safety guidelines in response to a recent wave of robberies in Ile-Ife. In a statement issued by Olaore David Kolokolo, Director of Security and Project Delivery for NAUS Southwest, the association expressed concern over the growing insecurity around student-populated areas and reaffirmed its commitment to student safety and welfare. “We understand the fear these incidents have caused,” Kolokolo stated, while extending solidarity to students affected by the recent robberies. He emphasised…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) as part of a planned maintenance and facility assessment programme. The move comes as part of the company’s commitment to long-term energy security and operational efficiency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In an official statement released by NNPC Ltd on Thursday, the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi O. Soneye, emphasized that the shutdown is a strategic and proactive step toward ensuring the long-term functionality and safety of the refining facility. “We are working…

By Alade Adisa The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully recovered $200 million and an additional $10 million award that were previously deposited with a United Kingdom court in relation to the long-standing legal dispute with Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd. The funds, held as part of Nigeria’s legal defense in the case concerning a failed gas processing contract, were officially confirmed recovered by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, during a reception in Abuja on Thursday night in honor of Nigeria’s legal team. Speaking during the event, Fagbemi expressed appreciation for…