Fresh controversy has emerged over First Bank of Nigeria’s (FBN) moves to take over the assets of General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), following allegations that the Sole Arbitrator who dismissed GHL’s $718 million claim is a significant shareholder in FBN’s parent company. New revelations suggest that retired Supreme Court Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs, who presided over the arbitration, holds substantial shares in FBN Holdings Plc — a fact whistleblowers say was never disclosed before or during the proceedings. Legal analysts warn that if confirmed, this undisclosed interest could render the entire arbitral award invalid under Nigeria’s Arbitration and Conciliation Act (ACA).…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
After stabilising victims and carrying out massive sensitisation and awareness campaigns on cholera prevention—particularly proper hygiene practices and an end to open defecation—the Sokoto State Government intensified its emergency response. Drugs and other consumables were supplied to Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in all affected areas, with response times kept within 24 hours to prevent casualties. The UNICEF Sokoto Field Office supported the state across 12 LGAs, including Binji, Dange-Shuni, Gada, Goronyo, Gwadabawa, Kebbe, Kware, Silame, Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Tureta, and Wamakko. Items provided include: 20 cartons of Aqua Tabs 577 cholera kits 289 WASH dignity kits 6 drums of…
A fresh legal storm is brewing around the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) as several of its top officials and legal representatives face contempt proceedings for alleged disobedience of subsisting court orders. General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), along with its directors and shareholders, has instituted contempt proceedings against AMCON’s management, accusing the agency of “deliberate suppression of material facts and gross abuse of court process.” Court filings before the Federal High Court, Lagos, allege that AMCON and its counsel failed to disclose to Justice Akintayo Aluko an existing injunction earlier granted by Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa of the same court, which…
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto Central Senatorial District, has distributed 100 electric-powered motorcycles to residents of Sokoto State in another phase of his empowerment initiatives. The move, aimed at improving livelihoods and encouraging the use of sustainable transportation, has been widely praised by community members and political leaders. Speaking during the distribution ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Almustapha Abubakar Alkali, who represented the senator, said Wamakko personally ensured transparency in the selection of beneficiaries. “As directed by Senator Wamakko, the machines were shared fairly and reached the intended beneficiaries. This reflects his genuine concern for…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has forwarded a list of 30 nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council. In a letter dated November 12, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Governor Bago stated that the nominations were made in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). ALSO READ [BREAKING] Bago sacks cabinet, states reasons He explained that the nominees were selected after due consultations and in recognition of their proven integrity,…
The Director of Research and Innovation at the Nigerian Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Dr. Nwamaka Lasebikan, has explained that the Federal Government’s recent ban on the production and distribution of sachet alcoholic beverages is aimed at reducing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer. Lasebikan, a radiation and clinical oncologist, stated this at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), held on Wednesday in Lagos. The Federal Government had announced the ban on Tuesday through the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and…
Stakeholders in the technology industry have urged the public and private sectors to collaborate in making Nigeria’s tech hubs globally competitive and attractive to international investors. Information Technology expert, Mr. Ade Sunday, who made the observation on Wednesday, said that to achieve this goal, Nigeria’s tech hubs must be repositioned to develop a unique value proposition that showcases the country’s strengths and opportunities. “This could include highlighting the country’s large and growing market, its youthful and tech-savvy population, and its strategic location as a gateway to the West African region,” he said. He noted that Nigeria’s vibrant tech ecosystem, brimming…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has described the recent conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, as a direct threat to national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s armed forces. In a strongly worded statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Buratai condemned Wike’s alleged public disparagement of a uniformed military officer on November 11, 2025, describing it as “an act of profound indiscipline” that undermines the nation’s command structure and disrespects the authority of the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “A minister’s verbal assault on a…
Popular human-interest online news platform, Citizens Compass, has been nominated in the Online of the Year category at the 19th Edition of the Nigeria Media Nite Out Award (NMNA) 2025. The prestigious award ceremony, which is strictly by invitation, is scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 26, 2025, at the Lagos Airport Hotel. Citizens Compass, founded and published by veteran journalist Mrs. Bose Adelaja, will be competing alongside other leading online platforms for the coveted recognition. Other award categories include Political Writer of the Year, Travel and Tourism Writer of the Year, and Sports Writer of the Year, among others.…
Voxility, an international Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider, has launched the “Connect Like You Mean It” campaign to promote its integrated IaaS solution designed to help telecommunications companies rapidly connect, scale, and meet new demand across global hubs. The platform offers dedicated hardware on a pay-as-you-grow basis, combining network, colocation, compute, and security capabilities in a single stack. Unlike traditional IaaS offerings built on public cloud environments with abstracted resources, Voxility’s OPEX-based model delivers private, physical infrastructure that gives telcos full control and transparency. This allows operators to deploy their own environments within Tier-3 data centres worldwide, achieving cloud-like agility without sacrificing…