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NLC Issues Red Alert Following DSS Arrest of President Joe Ajaero

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a red alert after its national president, Joe Ajaero, was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero, who was on his way to the UK for an official assignment, was detained by DSS operatives, prompting the NLC to […]

U.S. Blocks Nigerian’s Cryptocurrency Scam, Fines Perpetrator $50,000

A Nigerian national, Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, has been caught attempting to defraud a Kansas resident of cryptocurrency, according to the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. The failed scam resulted in Akinyemi facing over $50,000 in civil penalties. In a statement titled, “State of Kansas, U.S., Thwarts Attempt by Nigerian Crypto Scammer,” it was revealed that Akinyemi […]

Falana Condemns DSS Raid on SERAP Office, Calls It Unlawful

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and renowned human rights lawyer, has denounced the recent raid on the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by the Department of State Services (DSS). SERAP, an advocacy group, reported the incident on its official X account on Monday, stating that DSS agents had […]

Fake NNPC Director in EFCC Custody Over N100m Fraud

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Ibrahim Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on charges of fraud. Shuaibu is facing a seven-count charge including criminal breach of trust, impersonation, and obtaining by false pretence, amounting to N100 million. According to the […]

BREAKING: DSS Takes Over SERAP’s Abuja Office

Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken control of the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), sparking outrage from the organization. SERAP described the DSS action as an “unlawful occupation,” according to a statement released on its official X handle on Monday. The DSS officers reportedly demanded to […]

HoS Urges Permanent Secretaries to Fast-Track Civil Service Reforms

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has called on Federal Permanent Secretaries to collaborate closely and speed up the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP) 2021-2025. Speaking at an inaugural retreat held from September 5th to 7th, 2024, in Zuba, Niger State, Walson-Jack emphasized the […]

DSS Detains NLC President Joe Ajaero at Abuja Airport

The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was reportedly arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to the United Kingdom for an official engagement. He was scheduled to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in […]

Kwankwaso Misquoted, Will Join Efforts to Remove APC in 2027 – Atiku’s Aide

Abdul Rasheeth, Special Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has clarified recent statements attributed to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso was reportedly misquoted during an event in Katsina, where he was said to have claimed he would win the 2027 election and declared the […]

Controversy Surrounds Fufeyin’s Church: Prophet Denies NAFDAC Allegations

Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry has refuted accusations from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) alleging fraudulent use of the agency’s name. NAFDAC had earlier warned the public about Fufeyin’s church, claiming it misused NAFDAC’s reputation to deceive people. In response, the church issued a statement on […]