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Renowned security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola recently illuminated the escalating conflict in northern Mali on his social media channel, X. His insights reveal a region engulfed in turmoil, with government forces, separatist groups, and jihadist factions locked in fierce battles. The Malian Armed Forces (FAM), bolstered by the Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner, areContinueContinue reading “Northern Mali: A Battleground of Factions and Fury”

In a bold declaration of support, All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have vowed to protect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration from attempts to destabilize it through protests. At a press conference held on Monday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, Alphonsus Ogar Eba,ContinueContinue reading “APC State Chairmen Mobilize Counter-Rallies to Defend Tinubu’s Government Against #EndBadGovernance Protests”

In a landmark move, President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the National Minimum Wage Amendment Bill 2024 into law, setting a new benchmark for workers’ welfare across Nigeria. This significant legislation, which mandates a minimum wage of N70,000, is subject to review every three years to ensure it remains aligned with economic realities and theContinueContinue reading “President Tinubu Enacts Historic N70,000 Minimum Wage Bill”

The leadership of the Nigerian Senate has called for an urgent emergency session to address the escalating concerns surrounding the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, set to begin on August 1, 2024. This unexpected move underscores the gravity of the situation and the Senate’s commitment to addressing the nation’s pressing issues. In an announcement made via a briefContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Senate Convenes Emergency Session Over #EndBadGovernance Protest”

Renowned security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola, has amplified a bold call from Islamic scholar Sheikh Murtala Asada, urging President Bola Tinubu to investigate Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mattawalle, to demonstrate genuine commitment to combating insecurity. Sheikh Murtala Asada, widely recognized for his relentless preaching against banditry and bad governance, issued this challengeContinueContinue reading “Islamic Scholar Demands Thorough Investigation of Defence Minister Mattawalle Amid Insecurity Allegations”

In a landmark initiative to elevate healthcare services in Kano State, His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially inaugurated the first round of the 2024 Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Week (MNCHW). The governor shared this significant development on his official social media X channel, emphasizing the administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare provisionContinueContinue reading “Transforming Healthcare: Kano Government Inaugurates 2024 Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Week”

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has sharply criticized the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, labeling them as “idiots” and “bandits” hailing from Australia, the United States, and Finland. Speaking on Saturday as the Special Guest of Honour at the wedding ceremony of four daughters of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Ibn Umar GarbaContinueContinue reading “Vice President Shettima Denounces Overseas Sponsors of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protests”

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has vehemently denied allegations of reselling shipments of crude oil, countering a recent Reuters report that suggested the refinery was facing significant operational challenges. The report, published on Thursday, claimed that technical issues at the refinery had led to the reselling of crude oil shipments from the United States and Nigeria.ContinueContinue reading “Dangote Refinery Denies Allegations of Reselling US Crude Amidst Operational Speculations”

As Nigerians prepare to protest against the escalating hunger and hardship in the country, prominent traditional rulers have voiced their opposition, deeming such demonstrations counterproductive. During a crucial meeting in Abuja, the royal fathers emphatically rejected the idea of a nationwide protest against hunger, arguing that it could lead to significant economic disruption, peace disturbances,ContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Traditional Rulers Oppose Anti-Hunger Protest, Advocate for Constructive Solutions”

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s largest and most ambitious oil processing facility, has taken an unexpected turn by reselling imported crude oil cargoes from the United States and Nigeria due to persistent technical challenges. Despite initiating production in January 2024, the refinery grapples with operational issues, notably within its crude distillation unit (CDU). Contrary toContinueContinue reading “Dangote Refinery’s Ambitious Vision Faces Technical Hurdles Amidst Domestic Crisis”