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The House of Representatives has approved a resolution to protect strategic private investments in Nigeria from upcoming industrial actions following the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria’s (PENGASSAN) recent strike action.

Following a motion that Hon. and Hon. jointly sponsored, the resolution was adopted. Hon. and Ado Doguwa. On the House floor, Abdussamad Dasuki was presented.

The lawmakers claimed that the strike action allegedly violated the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) Act because the refinery is located within a Free Trade Zone (FTZ). Investments that are active within FTZs are subject to a 10-year no-strike rule under the Act.

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The House expressed concern that the most recent industrial action may have violated the NEPZA Act, and it expressed concern about the possible effects such disruptions might have on investor confidence and the nation’s economic outlook.

The lawmakers also made note of the financial losses made during the three-day strike and demanded that the Federal Government step in and ensure that such disputes are resolved without compromising important economic assets.

Additionally, the House pledged to work on policy frameworks that will stop future tragedies like those that have occurred, and asked its leadership to speak with stakeholders to address the growing concerns about labor actions affecting significant private sector investments.

PENGASSAN members started a strike last month in protest of the Dangote refinery’s management’s alleged illegal sacking of over 800 Nigerian workers.

PENGASSAN claimed that the refinery had violated international labor organization conventions and labor laws.

It claimed that “over 2, 000 Indians” were hired in place of the sacked employees, and that this action amounted to a retaliation against Nigerian workers.

Meanwhile, allegations of widespread sackings were refuted by the Dangote Refinery, which was put in place in May 2023.

Only a small number of the company’s 3, 000 Nigerian employees were affected, despite the company’s insistence that the restructuring was necessary for safety and efficiency.

The Lagos State Government has issued a warning that it will revoke allotees’ home allocations if they violate estate laws in state-owned housing estates.

Following remarks made by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, at a monthly stakeholders’ forum and public enlightenment meeting held at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate, Epe, this was disclosed in a statement on the government’s official X handle on Tuesday.

The Permanent Secretary, Engr., represents them. The Commissioner, Abdulhafiz Toriola, stated that the directive aims to protect the integrity of the state-owned housing system and ensure the well-being of residents.

Akinderu-Fatai stated that the Lagos State Government would revoke allotees’ home allocations if they violate the current laws and rules governing the estates.

He argued that ensuring the integrity of the estates was dependent on strict compliance with estate regulations, particularly regarding the payment of facility maintenance costs and insurance premiums.

Engr . Toriola warned against performing unrequited structural adjustments, redesigns, or other changes to the estates, claiming they would harm the master plan and lead to punishment.

He also warned that allotees who have not physically taken control of the apartments they have been assigned to face having their funds withdrawn.

He said, “The State Government’s intention is to provide homes for real residents who need accommodations, not to property speculators.”

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The Ministry is collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other security agencies to identify and apprehend residents who use or sell prohibited substances within state-owned estates, according to the Permanent Secretary.

Once such allegations are verified, any allottee who has leased or rented their apartments to illicit drug users, internet fraudsters, or people of questionable character will have their allocations voided.

To support services like security, waste management, street lighting, cleaning, and sanitation, as well as reduce the risk of fire or storm damage, residents were urged to pay facility management fees and insurance premiums as soon as possible.

He urged people to report suspicious activity to the Ministry’s official email or text in order to promote safety and foster community cohesion.

Toriola also disclosed that private partners are pursuing alternative power sources for estate buildings to lower maintenance costs.

Dele Farotimi, a civil rights advocate and lawyer, claims that the Nigerian state is more concerned about impunity and the rule of law than about armed groups terrorizing its citizens.

His statement comes as a result of a protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, from custody. On Monday, the protest was led by activist Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate.

Farotimi said that the Nigerian government has consistently shown hostility toward people who peacefully demand their rights while allowing violent criminals like bandits and terrorists to participate in the morning program of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday.

When you examine the objective facts, it seems simple to elicit the truth. Nigerians were peacefully protesting on October 20, 2020, while also singing the country’s anthem and waving flags. They were brutally murdered. That is the Nigerian government’s response to those who want to be treated like citizens, he claimed.

Farotimi cited the #EndSARS protest as a response to years of impunity being enforced by the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), which he characterized as the “brutal arm” of the Nigerian government. He claimed that the state used violence rather than address the concerns of the population.

He continued, the Nigerian Police always respond with “full force, always ready to murder and maim,” but they continue to remain silent when bandits, terrorists, and armed militias commit atrocities every time activists like Omoyele Sowore and others protest.

You see complicit silence by the state when you observe how the same Nigerian state treats bandits, terrorists, and Fulani militia members who murder Nigerians in front of the full attention of everyone. He claimed that the Nigerian state fears being held accountable for its victims and upholding the rule of law.

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Farotimi lamented that those who carry weapons against the nation act with impunity while the Nigerian government only exercises its muscles against unarmed citizens. He criticized the government’s continued repression of so-called “repentant terrorists,” arguing that those who demand justice are the ones who are punished.

The world’s most effective deradicalization program is reported. It ought to be exported, too. However, he claimed that in Nigeria, those who demand that they be treated decently as people who are governed and protected by law are frequently beaten and murdered.

Farotimi argued that the state punishes dissent rather than crime, citing Chinedu Agu’s case, who he claimed is currently being detained in Owerri for his criticism of a governor.

“Those who need to be afraid of the Nigerian state are those who demand both human rights and citizenship.” Regardless of their ethnicity or religion, the Nigerian state has no problem with those who roam the country and kill them, he said.

Farotimi argued that the Nigerian state’s greatest fear was being “yoked to the rule of law” and made to treat people with respect and respect.

Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, has accused security personnel of attacking peaceful protesters without warning during the #FreeNnamdiKanu rally on Monday in Abuja.

Sowore, who spoke on Monday’s edition of The Morning Brief on Channels Television, claimed security forces opened fire shortly after the protests started at the hotel’s front in Abuja.

He also confirmed that some people had been detained as a result of the incident, including his lawyer and Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, who allegedly suffered beatings before being taken to the Nigeria Police Force FCT Command.

The historic Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos hosted the Society for Performing Arts in Nigeria’s (SPAN) Esther’s Ball Gala on October 19th.

A powerful fusion of Nigeria’s creative sector, corporate leaders, and respected political figures made for the glamorous night, which marked SPAN’s 20th anniversary, culminating in a happy moment for Founder Sarah Boulos and the entire SPAN community.

The celebration kicked off with a red carpet, cocktail reception featuring live violinists, and the Unbreakable Thread art exhibition, which Evander Smith had curated. The evening’s program featured some skilled artists and impact in a well-paced, elegant presentation.

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The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, was a major highlight of the evening’s address and presence. The Governor applauded SPAN’s transformative work and expressed her sincere gratitude for Sarah Boulos’ two-decade contribution to the creative industry. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the initiative behind the first Queen Esther’s Ball speech and commended SPAN for its significant 20th anniversary achievement in his remarks.

He praised the efforts of his government to support initiatives that empower young people who have great creative potential but who lack support. The Governor also expressed his support for the debutantes and the work that they had commercially displayed at the Gala.

A host of other important dignitaries and long-time SPAN supporters made up the prestigious guest list, which included prominent figures from the diplomatic community, traditional rulers, religious leaders, business leaders, and creative sector icons like the legendary Nigerian actress Joke Silva, as well as a number of other notable people and a true celebration of the legacy of the late.

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The Gala’s main goal, which was to honor outstanding young debutantes, was met with sincere apprehension. Sarah Boulos made the official opening remarks and formally congratulated Val’s Dance Studio on its tenth anniversary. She honored the legacy of Mr. Valentine Humphrey Aneke, a pioneer in Latin and ballroom dancing in Nigeria, who was well represented by his daughter Ms. Angela Aneke. Following that was followed by a powerful “Launch of the Debutants,” which was eagerly awaited and gracefully performed.
SPAN@20″ segment.

An elegant Cello &amp, Dance Trio Performance was included as part of the segment’s captivating artistic interludes. The Debutants Showcase, which featured three sets of debutante presentations, kicked off with a dinner service. Walk-on music was played to each young woman who shared her entrepreneurial vision and resilience. The Muson Centre Band & Choir performed a powerful excerpt from the highly anticipated Queen Esther Ball Musical Performance, which included SPAN’s best dancers, actors, and singers live.

Donald Trump, the United States’ president, has sparked a global trade war by imposing tariffs on various products and nations.

Some of the tarriffs have either been implemented or are in wait to start, with a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States and additional duties on some goods or nations.

He has put in place or threatened to put in place a list of targeted tariffs.

TARIFFS WITH A SPECIFIC COUNTRY

Afghanistan – 15%

Algeria – 30%

Angola – 15%

Bangladesh – 20%

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Bolivia – 15%

30% Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana – 15%

Brazil: 50% for most goods

Brunei – 25%

Cambodia – 19%

Cameroon – 15%

Canada – 10% on energy-related products, and 35% on non-U.S. Canada-Mexico Agreement-related products.

Chad – 15%

China – 30% up until November 10 with additional tariffs on some goods. Trump has threatened to impose an additional 100% tariff starting on November 1.

Costa Rica – 15%

Cote d’Ivoire – 15%

15% of the population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ecuador – 15%

Equatorial Guinea: 15%

15% on the majority of goods in the European Union

Falkland Islands 10%

Fiji – 15%

Ghana – 15%

Guyana – 15%

Iceland – 15%

India – 50%

Indonesia – 19%

Iraq – 35%

Israel – 15%

Japan – 15%

Jordan – 15%

Kazakhstan – 25%

Laos – 40%

Lesotho – 15%

Libya – 30%

Liechtenstein: 15%

Madagascar – 15%

Malawi – 15%

Malaysia – 19%

Mauritius – 15%

Mexico – 25% for goods that are not USMCA-restricted.

Moldova – 25%

Mozambique – 15%

Myanmar – 40%

Namibia – 15%

Nauru – 15%

New Zealand – 15%

Nicaragua – 18%

Nigeria – 15%

15% of North Macedonia

Norway – 15%

Pakistan – 19%

Papua New Guinea – 15%

Philippines – 19%

Serbia – 35%

South Africa – 30%

South Korea – 15%

Sri Lanka – 20%

Switzerland – 39%

Syria – 41%

Taiwan – 20%

Thailand – 19%

Trinidad and Tobago is 15%.

Tunisia – 25%

Turkey – 15%

Uganda – 15%

UK – 10%, with some imports of metal and auto products exempt from higher global rates.

Vanuatu – 15%

Vietnam: 20% for some goods, 40% for transshipments from third countries.

Zambia – 15%

Zimbabwe – 15%

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TARIFFS FOR PRODUCTS THREATENED BUT NOT EFFECTIVE

Large vehicles start shipping on November 1st, with a 25% increase for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts and 10% for buses.

Pharmaceuticals – 100%

Semiconductors – 100%

Movies – 100%

minerals that are crucial

engines, parts, and aircraft

Apple, iPhones – 25%

TARIFFS FOR PRODUCTS

50% of the total of steel and aluminum

25% for auto parts and vehicles

50% of finished goods include copper pipes, tubes, and other semi-finished goods.

According to the Kaduna State Police Command, several suspects have been detained for a range of crimes, including gun-running, banditry, armed robbery, and kidnapping.

The Command claims to have apprehended a 28-year-old man, Murtala Usman, who is known for supplying arms and ammunition to bandits in a statement released by its Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan.

When the suspect was detained, the police claimed he was going to give the bandits at their camp 200 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

During questioning, the suspect admitted to having transported four AK-47 rifles to Kidandan within the specified time frame and confessed to doing so during interrogation. He further disclosed that he had given the gun to the bandits in the Kidandan area after receiving them from someone.

Usman Shauibu, 28, was detained by the police in Kafanchan Area Command on Sunday October 19 for allegedly trespassing on a bakery with the intention of robbing the workers.

Before being subdued and apprehended, the suspect allegedly engaged the police officers in a gunfight.

One AK-47 rifle, four rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, four rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, as well as 43 pieces of 9mm Beretta pistol ammunition, were also recovered from the suspect, according to the police.

Additionally, the police worked with community vigilantes to recover eleven cattle that are thought to have been stolen in the Kudan Local Government Area.

In a similar incident, police officers from the Dan Magaji Division in Zaria local apprehended six suspects for allegedly armed robbery, and several firearms and ammunition were recovered from them.

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The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Dan Magaji Division, received reliable information on the suspicious movements of some unidentified people in the Gwargwaje area of Zaria on October 15, 2025, at around 0430 hrs. The DPO dispatched a patrol team to the scene and arrived quickly. Two suspects opened fire on the police officers after they saw the police car and loaded their bags into their heels. The police quickly intervened and engaged them because they were overpowered by the police and had two suspects apprehended.

“One of the suspects, 21-year-old Sadiq Idris “M,” of Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, was detained at the scene while he was being held for having five (5) rounds of live ammunition. A pump action gun and an English pistol were also recovered from the gang.
One Usman Aminu ‘M’, age 21, of Panshekara, Kano State, was also detained while he led the agents to the hideout of his fugdo where they were being interrogated, and nine (9) rounds of.9mm live ammunition were found in his bag.

The arrest of the following additional suspects resulted from a further investigation:
1. 25-year-old Abdulaziz Usman “M” of the United States
Kaduna’s Tudun Wada.
2. Fanshekara, kano, and Jibren yahaya’s “M”
3. 20-year-old Kusfa, Zaria resident Hajara Abdulkarim “F”
4. 18-year-old Kusfa, Zaria resident Fatima Alhassan “F”

According to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, on October 14, 2025, at around 1800 hrs, operatives from Izzam Village, Igabi LGA, in Kaduna State, received a credible intelligence regarding a man who was allegedly in possession of an AK-47 rifle.

The Officer in charge of the anti-Kidnapping Unit led a team of operatives to the location where the suspect was detained as soon as they learned of the intelligence. One fabricated AK-47 rifle was recovered from him during the course of the investigation. In the hope of apprehending other accomplices, investigations are still ongoing.