On February 26, the Nigerian government will reopen the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges

On Monday, February 26, the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on terrorist charges is scheduled to resume by the Federal Government of Nigeria, barring any unanticipated developments. After the Supreme Court’s decision on December 15, 2023, to allow the continuation of Kanu’s trial on the remaining … Read more

Government negligence and revenue loss are being bemoaned by rubber farmers

The Iwot brothers, Saviour and Solomon, succeeded their 82-year-old father, James, as the heads of the family rubber plantation. Just like their father before them, these two brothers—one in his 50s and the other in his 40s—are deeply involved in the rubber business. However, they have diversified into other minor businesses because rubber does not … Read more

Worries about economic hardship as Tinubu government contemplates cutting electricity subsidies

Nigerians are worried that the federal government, headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, may soon consider eliminating electricity subsidies, even though the country’s economic situation is getting worse. During a conference on February 14, 2024, Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, stated that the government’s indebtedness has reached N3 trillion, making it unable to continue … Read more

The federal government attributes the rise in poverty on state governments

The Federal Government has blamed the State Governments’ failure to fulfill their part of development duties at the local level, where the majority of production activities are carried out, for the high percentage of poverty in the country. Following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting that was held this week at the Presidential Villa in … Read more