Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has directed union leaders to mobilize their members to take control of Labour Party (LP) offices across Nigeria, including the 36 state offices and the national secretariat in Abuja. This directive, conveyed through an internal memo, comes on the heels of a Supreme […]
The case of Adebayo Olaide, a young student from Osun State, who was brutally assaulted by Nigerian police officers, resulting in permanent damage to his eyesight, is a shocking example of the brutality and impunity that pervades the Nigerian police force. The incident, which occurred on June 25, 2009, at a checkpoint in […]
The Federal Government of has reaffirmed its commitment to the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative, confirming that the policy remains a standing national directive with no plans for reversal. The assurance was provided through the official social media handle of the Federal Ministry of Finance, in response to growing inquiries […]
The recent rescue of a group of individuals, including a National Assembly Director, from the clutches of bandits in Abuja has brought to the fore the ongoing security challenges in the region. The group, which included Michael Adesiyan, a Deputy Director at the National Assembly Commission, was abducted on January 26, 2025, from […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has nullified the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, stating that it is not recognized by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan. The late Sarkin […]
The National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Garba Muhammad, has counseled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai against actions that could destabilize the political landscape as the 2027 general election approaches. In a statement, Muhammad advised Abubakar to consider stepping aside from another presidential […]
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) hss complained of Nigeria’s 25 products ban, insisting that the actions were creating unwanted barriers to US exports and preventing free trade. This observation is amid ongoing trade tensions between the two nations, following tariffs imposed on goods coming into the United States under the administration of President […]
Former Senate President , Olusola Saraki has denied saying that five PDP Governors were John Ning the ruling All Progressives Congress and blamed detractors for such falsehood. Online reports said Saraki had said five PDP Governors were defecting to APC and that none of the APC governors is contemplating going to the opposition. […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Nigeria, a key step towards repositioning the country’s agricultural sector and expanding its industrial base. The programme will cost over $500 million. The project, aimed at making Nigeria a leading agro-industrial hub, was launched with promises of enhancing […]
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately revoke the ambassadorial nomination of Reno Omokri, citing his past derogatory remarks against the president and divisive tirades. The group has raised concerns about the integrity of the vetting process and warned that Omokri’s appointment could severely damage the administration’s reputation. […]
