Month: October 2025

Bandits kidnap electoral commissioner, ex-SUBEB chair, 30 others in Niger”

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Bandits have reportedly abducted many passengers travelling along the Zugurma-Ibbi–New Bussa Road near Ibbi National Park, in Niger state. The bandits attacked scores of motorists and abducted passengers, including traders who were returning from the market. More than 30 people were reportedly kidnapped, including Alhassan Bawa Niworo, former chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Ahmed Mohammed, a commissioner of Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). Niger state police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident. He said police officers are working towards the safe release of…

Dangote Group Agrees to Reabsorb Disengaged Staff, Resolving Labor Dispute

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After a peace meeting, the Dangote Group has agreed to redeploy workers who were previously sacked by its subsidiary, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The agreement followed negotiations involving government officials and union representatives to resolve the labor dispute. The resolution was made known on Wednesday, October, 1st by the ministry of labour and employment in a statement on the outcome of the reconciliation meetings held on Monday and Tuesday. Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Group, and representatives of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) met…

China Unveils Maritime Countermeasures Amid Looming U.S. Port Fee Deadline

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree revising regulations on international maritime transport that will enable China to take countermeasures against countries imposing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese shipping operators. According to the decree, which went into effect on Sunday, “China will take necessary countermeasures against countries or regions that impose or support discriminatory bans, restrictions, or similar measures targeting Chinese operators, vessels, or crew engaged in international maritime transport and related services.” These countermeasures will be enacted unless relevant treaties or agreements offer “adequate and effective remedies,”…

Joseph Kabila, Former DRC President, Sentenced to Death In Absentia

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Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges, according to BBC, concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was convicted on Friday by a military court of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, torture and insurrection. He denied the charges, but did not appear in court to defend himself. The ex-president rejected the case as “arbitrary”…

Bauchi Governor: Nigeria Making Strides Despite Challenges

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has felicitated with Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to reflect on the nation’s progress and rededicate themselves to unity and development. In a goodwill message to mark the celebration on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Governor Mohammed described Nigeria’s independence as a “historic milestone” that liberated the nation from colonial rule and set it on the path of self-determination, political growth, and socio-economic advancement. The governor acknowledged that Nigeria’s development path had faced challenges, particularly the…