He understood the consequences, but he was too patriotic to chicken out. Chief Frank Kokori was the General Secretary of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria (NUPENG) during the Sani Abacha era. After the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and Abacha’s taking over, Kokori joined the masses who…
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly has put an end to impunity in the oil-rich state, according to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a landmark decision on Friday, February 28, the apex court barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, pending the hearing and determination of the lawsuit before the Federal High Court, Lagos challenging the…
By Missang Oyama In the complexity of Nigeria’s geopolitical structure, federal appointments have long been a reflection of the country’s power dynamics, serving as an avenue for both reward and representation. However, under the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cross River State finds itself at the receiving end of what appears to be…
A 29-year-old man, Olabiyisi Mobolaji Charles, who was rescued by the operatives of Oyo State Command of Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed Amotekun, 15 hours after he was abducted has narrated his ordeal in captivity. The victim, who hails from Akinmoorin but domiciled in Jobele, was abducted from his home in the early hours…
