Author: Opalim Lifted

Dangote Sugar Refinery has issued a final warning to staff at its Numan operations in Adamawa State, prohibiting the chewing of company sugarcane on factory premises and threatening disciplinary action, including arrest and prosecution, for offenders. In an internal circular dated April 7, 2026, and signed by the Head of Human Resources, Ikechukwu Okorie, the company described the practice as “gross misconduct” liable to summary disciplinary measures. The memo, addressed to all staff, stated that sugarcane is company property with significant value and that indiscriminate chewing and littering of chaff degrade the work environment and undermine housekeeping standards in a…

A Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army is feared to have been killed in coordinated Boko Haram attacks on four communities in Borno State, Banki Ruwa, Ngamdu, Benisheikh, and Pulka near the Cameroon border. A credible military source in Maiduguri said the multiple attacks occurred simultaneously in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting communities on the southern fringe of the Sambisa Forest. According to the source, the first wave of assaults began around 10:30 p.m. in Pulka and Banki Ruwa, in Gwoza Local Government Area, where insurgents reportedly overran a military base. Several military assets were set ablaze during the…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he personally monitors media coverage about himself, saying he prefers to hear criticisms directly rather than rely on aides. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Wike said he regularly watches prime-time news across major Nigerian television stations, including Africa Independent Television (AIT), TVC News, and Channels Television. According to him, keeping track of media narratives especially from critics helps him stay informed and prepared. “I watch news all the time… I don’t wait for anyone to come and tell me what my enemies are saying about me; I hear it…

Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, says the appeal challenging his client’s terrorism conviction is progressing in line with legal procedures. Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, filed his notice of appeal in February 2026, formally triggering the process now underway at Nigeria’s appellate courts. In a statement on Wednesday, Ejimakor urged the public to ignore speculation and instead follow the clearly defined stages guiding the appeal. He revealed that the first critical step, the compilation and transmission of the Record of Appeal by the Federal High Court in Abuja  has already been completed. This record contains all…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned prospective corps members to avoid travelling at night as preparations begin for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation exercise. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the scheme said the 21-day orientation course will take place simultaneously across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, registration of prospective corps members will begin on Wednesday, April 22, and end at midnight on Friday, April 24, 2026. She added that the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for April 24, while the orientation…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has raised fresh concerns over how Nigerians perceive the Supreme Court of Nigeria, warning that its role in electoral disputes must go beyond delivering final judgments to earning public trust. Speaking at the 2026 conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice, Osinbajo stressed that although Supreme Court decisions are constitutionally final, they must also inspire confidence among citizens to sustain democracy. He cautioned that finality does not automatically mean infallibility in the eyes of the public, especially in politically sensitive election cases. According to him, the judiciary must avoid any perception of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a suspected fake football agent over an alleged N11 million fraud. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said operatives of its Benin Zonal Directorate apprehended Osagie Etinosa following intelligence gathered through open source investigations. According to the EFCC, the suspect had been posing on Instagram as a professional football agent under the handle @officialking_etto, where he allegedly claimed to connect aspiring players with foreign clubs for trials and recruitment. The commission revealed that in one reported case, Etinosa collected N11,000,000 from a victim, Samuel Beke Ohazuruike, with a…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four members of Boko Haram to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to terrorism charges. The trial judge, James Omotosho, delivered the ruling on Tuesday, convicting a total of 18 defendants over their involvement in terrorist activities. The prosecution, led by Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation, alongside Rotimi Oyedepo, presented confessional statements and investigation reports through a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS). The court admitted the evidence. Those handed life sentences are Ali Abiso, Bakura Abah Kabiru, Ado (also known as Luka Garba), and Babagoni Masawai. According to…

The Federal Government has rejected claims by a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse. On Tuesday, over 50 CSOs including ActionAid Nigeria, Amnesty International Nigeria, BudgIT Foundation, Centre for Democracy and Development, Media Rights Agenda, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, and Yiaga Africa warned that the country faces worsening insecurity, rising poverty, and governance challenges. The coalition said Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship while political leaders “trade rhetoric,” adding that insecurity, inequality, and economic strain have deepened despite rising government revenues. Speaking on Wednesday at the 81st general assembly and 23rd…

At least 20 people have been killed after Terrorists launched coordinated attacks on communities in Niger State and Kebbi State, deepening concerns over insecurity in northern Nigeria. According to Reuters, the Niger attack occurred in Shiroro LGA, where residents said the assailants operated for hours, razing homes and overwhelming security personnel. Villagers fled in large numbers to nearby communities including Gwada, Zumba, and Galadima Kogo in search of safety. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that terrorists invaded Bagna and Erena villages on Tuesday, killing two community guards and a driver, while several others sustained injuries. In a similar wave of…