JOHESU Strike

NLC, TUC Give Nod To National Strike As FCT, States Join Action.

Members of the Joint Health Sector Union JOHESU in Hospitals and health institutions in the Federal Capital Territory and states across the country have joined their counterparts in the Federal health institutions to commence strike from 12 am Wednesday, December 4, 2025.

The National leadership of JOHESU had declared a strike in all federal health institutions on November 14, with a directive to states to issue a fifteen-day strike notice which expired today.

The Nigeria Labour Congress with 42 affiliates and the Trade Union Congress with over 33 affiliates have backed the JOHESU strike.

Meanwhile the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress Joe Ajaero in a statement said the NLC has declared total support for JOHESU strike.

His Trade Union Congress counterpart Festus Osifo described the delay in government implementation of CONHESS as a clear violation of workers rights.

 JOHESU has therefore deployed its members across the country to monitor compliance in the ongoing strike.

Party Expulsion

Peoples Democratic Party Issues Certificate of Expulsion to Nyesom Wike, Others 

The Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has issued certificates of expulsion to the Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike Senator Samuel Anyanwu and other Members of the party who were expelled at the Party's National Convention in Oyo State.

Turaki who announced this at the NWC's six hundred and eleventh meeting in Abuja today also disclosed that the party is in the process of issuing disclaimers on the expelled members to alert the public on the risk of engaging with them in matters relating to the PDP.

The party seems unyielding as far as the decisions taken at its November 15, 2025 National Convention in Ibadan.

As a follow up that it announced the issuance of certificates of expulsion to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the other members of the party who were expelled during the PDP's National Elective convention. 

Nigerian Senate

Bill On Single Toll-Free National Emergency Number Scales 2nd Reading

A bill seeking to create a single toll-free national emergency number for all Nigerians has scaled second reading in the Senate.

The proposed legislation which was sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC, Katsina Central) aims to establish 112 or any other three-digit code adopted during the public hearing as the unified emergency line accessible nationwide.

Presenting the bill Senator Yar’adua said a single emergency number would eliminate the current confusing multiplicity of hotlines operated by different agencies across states. 

He noted that a unified number would provide a fast reliable point of contact for reporting emergencies such as road crashes, fire incidents, burglary, medical crises, domestic violence, and other life-threatening situations.

Yar’adua explained that globally, emergency numbers are deliberately kept at three digits for easy memorization and quick dial. 

The new bill proposes that all calls and SMS to the national number be routed to the nearest control room or public safety answering point for immediate action. 

The lawmaker emphasised that a unified system would be beneficial to Nigerians in remote or underserved areas.

The bill has subsequently been referred to the Senate Committee on Communications to report back within four weeks.

Protection Of Opposition Candidate

PDP Tasks President Tinubu To Replicate The Guinea-Bissau Protection In Nigeria.

 

The Kabiru Turaki led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has asked President Bola Tinubu to in Nigeria apply the same Democratic Principles of granting asylum and providing protection for Fernando Dia Da Costa, the opposition Candidate in the recently concluded Presidential Election in Guinea- Bissau for the sake of peace and Democracy.

The PDP who said this in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong urged President Tinubu to check and curtail the activities of anti-democratic forces within his cabinet and political mercenaries which it says openly orchestrate, fund and engineer crises in major opposition parties in Nigeria.

The PDP lauded the move taken to shield Da Costa from imminent threats to his life, safeguard the Democratic aspirations of the people of Guinea-Bissau, and reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to regional peace, stability, and conflict de-escalation in the sub-region.

The PDP said that although President Tinubu is not expected to assist opposition parties but has a constitutional duty to ensure that Nigeria’s Political space remains free, open, and competitive.

 It explained that the space is presently being constricted through coercion of elected officials to defect to the Ruling Party and sponsorship of crises in opposition pch rties.

The PDP urged President Tinubu to promptly act in defence of Democracy in Nigeria as he cannot present himself as a defender of democracy in the sub-region while enabling anti-democratic practices at home which undermines democratic institutions and processes.

Army Emblem

 President Tinubu Unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem.

President Bola Tinubu today formally launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem at the State House Abuja.

President Tinubu used the occasion to honour the fallen heroes; commending serving troops on the frontline while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving military welfare and national security. 

Tinubu also made a 200 million naira donation to the emblem appeal fund urging Nigerians to reject divisive rhetoric and embrace respect and tolerance.

Resignation

Nigeria's Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar Resigns

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned his position with immediate effect citing health reasons.

In his resignation letter dated Monday December 1, 2025 which was addressed to President Bola Tinubu; the former Governor of Jigawa State said he could no longer forge ahead in that capacity due to medical reasons.

A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga President Tinubu has accepted Abubakar's resignation and expressed appreciation to him for his unwavering service to the nation while in office.

The 63 year old Mohammed Badaru Abubakar served as the Governor of Jigawa State for two terms from 2015 to 2023 before his appointment as the Minister of Defence on August 21, 2023.

His resignation is coming at a critical moment when Nigeria is faced with security threats in parts of the country; even as President Tinubu recently called for a national security emergency with further details on its implementation expected in the coming days.

President Tinubu is expected to transmit the name of a successor Defence Minister to the Senate later this week.

Advancing Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Industry

Fidelity Bank Pledges Support For Indigenous Oil And Gas Development

With strong focus on supporting Nigeria's indigenous operators in the oil and gas industry leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has pledged commitment to advancing the nation's oil and gas sector.

Emadeb Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited, operator of Petroleum Prospecting License (PPL) 236, recently achieved its first oil from the Ibom Field, a milestone regarded as a significant breakthrough in Nigeria’s upstream sector.

Managing Director Chief Executive Officer Fidelity Bank Plc Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe congratulated Emadeb Energy on its milestone and reaffirmed Fidelity Bank’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s energy sector.

“At Fidelity Bank, we are dedicated to supporting indigenous companies in developing oil and gas assets that enhance energy security and promote sustainable growth. Our interventions include financing Nigeria’s first privately built and operated onshore crude export terminal in over fifty years at the Otakikpo Marginal Field in Rivers State.

“We also led funding for the Pinnacle Oil and Gas Terminal in Lekki, Lagos, which improves petroleum product distribution and reduces costs. In addition, we part-financed the production of a 23,000-cubic-meter Liquefied Petroleum Gas carrier for Temile Development Company Limited, which supports cleaner energy use and strengthens local maritime participation,".

               

L – R: Executive Director -South, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Emadeb Energy, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi; Group Executive Director, Mrs. Olugbesoye Olujimi (both of Emadeb Energy); Executive Director -Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken Opara; and Group Executive Director, Finance/Strategy, Emadeb Energy, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi; at the First Oil presentation event by Emadeb Energy held recently at the Fidelity Bank head office in Lagos.

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Emadeb Energy; Adebowale Olujimi, expressed appreciation to the bank for its role in the energy company’s progress.

“What makes Fidelity Bank unique is its willingness to take calculated risks. Many banks prefer to work with companies only after they have achieved first oil because they want already-established customers. Fidelity Bank reviewed our proposal thoroughly, including legal, technical, financial and character assessments. We met these requirements and that is why they supported us”.

Olujimi added that the next phase would be exciting as Emadeb Energy plans to drill two additional wells as well increase production to 12,000 barrels per day by the end of 2026. After which the energy company aims to expand its gas business and raise oil output to 30,000 barrels per day,”.