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By Straightnews Open Forum Care for Humanity Foundation has called on both the State and Federal Governments to offer automatic employment to eight former members of the National Youth Service Corps who were recently released by kidnappers. The affected NYSC members who were abducted in Zamfara State on August 17, 2023, while they were heading to Sokoto State for the mandatory one-year national service year, have been reunited with their families in Akwa Ibom. Addressing a press conference held at Open Forum Centre, Uyo on Wednesday, October 16, the President and Founder of the Open Forum Care, Matthew Koffi Okono,…

Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has joined the world’s 100 richest persons list after doubling his wealth to $27.8 billion following the operationalisation of his multibillion-dollar oil refinery. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index indicates that Dangote’s net worth increased by $15.1 billion to $27.8 billion as at October 18. Dangote, president of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), moved up to 65th position, making him the only African in the top 100 spot. The elevation places Dangote more than 100 spots ahead of Johann Rupert, the South African billionaire, who is ranked 174th. Related news Petrol cost: NNPCL, Dangote Refinery in…

By Straightnews The World Bank is playing double standard in a bid to protect its ‘vested’ interest in Nigeria, according to its latest conflicting reports.   In its latest Nigeria Development Update report, the Bank stated that over 129 million Nigerians are currently trapped in poverty. On contrary, the bank warned Nigeria against reversing President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies that are averse to the welfare of generality of Nigerians. World Bank released the report on Thursday in Abuja as headline inflation rises, forcing millions of Nigerians into hunger. According to the global financial body, the over 129 million Nigerians represented…

By Straightnews Three, out of the eight corps members from Akwa Ibom State, who were kidnapped in Zamfara State on their way for the mandatory one-year national service have recounted their harrowing experiences in their kidnappers’ den. The victims, before regaining their freedom, stayed between two months and one year in captivity. Speaking with our correspondent in Akwa Ibom in an interview facilitated by the Founder, Open Forum Care for Humanity Foundation, Matthew Koffi Okono on Wednesday, October 16, the freed corps members (one female and two males) narrated how they were tortured, fed with grasses and drank flood water.…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has cautioned Nigerian judges and lawyers against delivering conflicting court judgments, citing recent instances that nearly disrupted the local government elections in the state. Fubara emphasised the importance of upholding the law, particularly in State governance matters, which fall under the jurisdiction of the state high Court. Speaking at the opening of the 2024/2025 Legal Year and re-dedication service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s, Anglican Communion, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Fubara urged judges to stand firm against external pressures and uphold truth. “Some of you say you are legal luminaries. You know the truth,…

By Agency Report The Delta State Police Command has arrested a POS operator for receiving N4 million from suspected kidnappers. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, said the POS operator received just N40,000 as profit for the transaction. The Police spokesman warned POS operators against getting themselves involved in such criminal transactions. Related news Suspected Kidnappers whisk away Naval Rating, seven persons In Akwa Ibom Two suspected Kidnappers die as police rescue victim in Akwa Ibom Former Delta State Acting Governor Is Dead “My message to POS operators, transaction above five hundred…

By Straightnews In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000. However, the implementation across states has been gradual, with some still yet to adopt the new minimum wage. While a number of states have pledged to meet the N70,000 minimum wage, others have gone further, committing to pay amounts higher than the federal mandate. Related news Minimum Wage: Nigerian Govt releases new salary structure for civil servants New Minimum Wage: Govt begins payment to civil servants  Public servants to enjoy New Minimum Wage, Governor Eno assures  Below is…

By Press Release The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol and cooking gas prices. During Wednesday’s plenary session, the lower legislative chamber passed the resolution after adopting a motion co-sponsored by Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader, Aliyu Madaki, Deputy Minority Leader, and 109 other lawmakers. The motion followed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s price increase on October 9 across its retail outlets nationwide. Related News Nationwide strike Looms over Further fuel hike- NLC Fuel Hike: A’Ibom People Groan Over High Cost of Living  Despite NNPC’s Denial, Kachikwu’s Successor Will…

By Straightnews The 140 victims of  petrol tanker explosion that took place at Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State were interred on Wednesday. About 90 other victims of the tragic incident are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in the state. The explosion occurred around midnight on Tuesday when the driver of the tanker, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, lost control near Khadija University, Majiya. The tanker, which departed Kano and was heading to Nguru Town in Yobe State, exploded after the driver lost control. Related news Gov Fubara sad over tanker explosion that…

The Lagos State High Court has ordered controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to pay human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin N500 million fine for defamation. The court also ordered VeryDarkMan to remove defamatory posts and videos concerning the lawyer and his son-musician. Justice M. O. Dawodu delivered the ruling in suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024 on Monday said the publications made by VeryDarkMan on his social media accounts on September 24, 2024, linking Bobrisky to Falz and his father were defamatory and injurious to their public image. In a Certified True Copy cited by…