Author: Maryam Sulaiman

‎The Nigeria Labour Congress, Federal Capital Territory Council, has instructed both public and private sector employees in the territory to commence an indefinite strike starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026. ‎This directive comes after the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum given to the Federal Capital Territory Administration regarding unresolved grievances tied to the promotion and working conditions of teachers in the territory. ‎In a communiqué issued following its State Executive Council meeting on Monday, October 6, signed by FCT Council Chairman Knabayi Adalo, the union described the response from the administration as “ambiguous and totally unacceptable.” ‎The labor union has instructed…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially published the identities of the 25 individuals who lost their lives when an NAF ATR 42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday. The aircraft, designated NAF 931, was transport to five crew members and 20 passengers before going down while en route from Benin to Lagos during a routine mission. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed in a statement that search-and-rescue teams activated alongside relevant agencies found no survivors at the scene. The five crew members who died in the accident are Flight Captain Squadron Leader MI…

The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify any candidate whose name does not appear on their political party’s official membership register. Bayo Balogun, the committee chairman, outlined the directive in a letter sent to the electoral commission. Citing Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, he urged the body to enforce the requirement across all registered political parties, pointing to a recent Supreme Court ruling as the legal basis. The apex court restored specific Electoral Act provisions handling candidate nominations and political party registers last month. Balogun referenced an…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has issued a stern warning to vehicle owners and motorists in Abuja against driving cars without valid licence plates, as well as those with defaced, hidden, or faded registration numbers. The crackdown specifically focuses on individuals driving SUVs, excluding high-ranking government officials, as the police force steps up the enforcement of vehicle identification laws across the nation’s capital. Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh highlighted the warning in a statement released on Sunday, emphasizing that the misuse of fake diplomatic plates or unauthorized use of diplomatic registration by private individuals is strictly prohibited in the FCT.…

Opposition leaders and political parties in Kenya are putting intense pressure on President William Ruto’s government to provide total transparency regarding the planned $16 billion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Special Economic Zone in Lamu. The joint initiative, officially kicked off on September 30, 2026, by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and President Ruto, was conceived to bolster regional energy security, generate employment, and boost the economy. However, it has triggered serious scrutiny surrounding corporate ownership, land acquisitions, funding mechanisms, and potential public liabilities. Ndindi Nyoro, the leader of the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK), has issued a 14-day…

Global oil prices experienced a sharp drop on Friday following an agreement by G7 nations to execute a coordinated release of strategic oil reserves through the International Energy Agency across a four-month timeframe. To alleviate supply anxieties that had previously driven prices upward, the G7 announced the release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel. This policy decision followed pressure from President Donald Trump, who urged the European Union to tap into its strategic diesel reserves or risk facing a United States export ban on diesel. In response to the development, international benchmark Brent crude temporarily dropped under $100…

A boat mishap at the Buruku crossing point in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State has left at least seven passengers missing, while more than 120 people have been successfully rescued. The incident occurred around 11:00 am on Saturday as the wooden vessel was carrying passengers across the River Benue. Authorities and local residents are actively engaged in ongoing search and rescue operations to locate the missing individuals. A maritime worker at the crossing point, speaking anonymously via telephone, confirmed the situation: “Seven people are still missing as of 2:30pm, and efforts are currently ongoing to find them.” Another…

A fresh group of 105 Nigerians arrived safely in Lagos late Friday night from South Africa, fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment and xenophobic hostility. The arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport marks the second phase of a major repatriation effort organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God. This latest group consists of 55 adults, 45 children, and five infants. It follows the return of 100 citizens on Thursday, September 24 under the same program. This return took place just two days after a September 30 deadline set by South African anti-migrant groups ordering undocumented foreign nationals to vacate the country.…

Suspected political assassinations in South Africa have claimed at least 43 lives this year through September, with local government elections scheduled for November 4 just a month away, according to a recent report. The upcoming vote will serve as a crucial test of support for political parties hoping to capitalize on voter disillusionment with the ANC—the dominant party since 1994—amid widespread frustration over failing infrastructure, high crime rates, and persistent corruption. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) stated that the death toll from suspected political hits in 2026 has already surpassed annual totals recorded since it began tracking…

At least five individuals lost their lives and a minimum of six suffered severe injuries following an overnight Israeli air strike on an apartment building in western Gaza City, medical personnel at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed. The assault hit the al-Asala structure located in the densely populated Remal district early Saturday morning without any prior notification, reported Al Jazeera’s Hani al-Shaer from Khan Younis. Remal stands as one of the city’s most congested residential zones, currently hosting thousands of displaced residents seeking refuge in informal camps. Al-Shaer noted that the bombardment struck in the dead of night while occupants were sleeping.…