DSS Releases NLC President Joe Ajaero Amid Anger and Possible Strike
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on administrative bail. This release, which occurred late Monday night, is seen as an attempt to prevent a potential economic shutdown. Omoyele Sowore confirmed Ajaero’s release through a post on his official X account shortly after midnight […]
Ezekwesili urges Tinubu government to stop worsening the situation.
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of using security forces to harass and intimidate Nigerians. She pointed out that these actions are happening during a time when citizens are already facing severe economic difficulties. Ezekwesili advised the Nigerian government to avoid making things worse, questioning whether […]
Jonathan Visits Yar’Adua Family in Katsina to Offer Condolences
On Saturday, former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, visited Katsina State to pay a condolence visit to the Yar’Adua family. The visit came after the passing of Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of former President Umaru Yar’Adua. Jonathan was warmly welcomed by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda. The Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal, along […]
Ajuri Ngelale Steps Down as Tinubu’s Media Spokesman
Ajuri Ngelale, who served as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. The announcement was made through a statement from the Presidency on Saturday. Ngelale explained that he has already submitted a memo to the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him […]
Laura Lake Adebisi: “Nigeria Shouldn’t Have Been One Country”
British-Nigerian actress, Laura Lake Adebisi, recently shared her thoughts on the existence of Nigeria as a single nation. In a viral video, she boldly stated that Nigeria should never have been formed into one country. Adebisi pointed out the deep differences between the Northern and Southern regions of Nigeria as a major reason for her […]
Protest Continues Over PDP Women Leader Imposition in Taraba
In Taraba, thousands of women are protesting the alleged imposition of a new Women’s Leader for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The protests began last week at Jolly Nyame Stadium after Lois Emmanuel, a former Commissioner of Information and Reorientation, was reportedly imposed as the party’s Women Leader. The demonstrators carried placards with various messages, […]
Yoruba Elders Urge Tinubu to Address Economic Hardship, Warn Against Petrol Price
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider increasing petrol prices, warning that it could worsen the tough economic situation in Nigeria. In a statement from Oladipo Oyewole, the YCE’s General Secretary, the group expressed concern over the rising hardship in the country. They noted that many Nigerians are […]
NNPCL Attributes Petrol Price Hike to Forex and Market Forces
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has recently faced criticism for the sharp increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. According to the company, this hike is not a result of its policies, but is largely driven by external factors, specifically foreign exchange rates and the natural forces […]
NNPCL Delivers 30 Million Barrels of Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery, Plans to Supply More
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has provided 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote refinery so far. Adedapo Segun, NNPCL’s Executive Vice President of Downstream, shared this news during an interview on Arise Television. He mentioned that the company plans to supply an additional 17 million barrels to the refinery in […]
Lagos State govt Shuts Down Mosque and Other Establishments for Breaking Environmental Laws
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down a number of establishments, including a mosque, for failing to comply with environmental laws. The affected locations are in Alausa Ikeja, Ogba, Surulere, Sabo Yaba, Ebute Metta, and Shomolu. LASEPA took this step to enforce the state’s environmental regulations, which are designed to protect public […]