The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Thursday, 29th August, responded to a police invitation concerning allegations of terrorism financing, treason, and other charges. Naija News reports that Ajaero arrived at the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, accompanied by prominent human rights lawyer, […]
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Demands Arrest of Woman Threatening Yoruba, Benin Communities
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has strongly condemned a video featuring Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Canada-based woman, who threatened to kill individuals of Yoruba and Benin descent. In the video, Sunnberger, speaking in Pidgin English, stated, “Record me very well; it’s time to start poisoning the Yoruba and the Benin. Put poison in […]
NNPC Uncovers 72 Illegal Refineries in One Week
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has revealed the discovery of 72 illegal crude oil refining sites over the past week. These refineries were located and dismantled in Rivers, Delta, and Abia states, according to a recent video report by the company. Additionally, on August 18, a vessel carrying stolen Shell Petroleum Development Company flow […]
ALGON Collaborates with EFCC to Enhance Financial Accountability
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to improve procurement processes, financial spending, and transparency across the country’s 774 local government areas. This collaboration was announced following ALGON’s 49th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. The communique, signed by ALGON’s National […]
FG Sets Up Panel to Review ASUU Demands Amidst Strike Threat
On Wednesday, the Federal Government established a sub-committee to address the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) demands. This move follows a closed-door meeting at the Ministry of Education in Abuja, which lasted two and a half hours and involved ASUU leadership, Education Minister Tahir Mamman, and ministry officials. The meeting concluded with both parties […]
Atiku and Bode George Clash Over 2027 Presidential Race
On Monday, Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated that ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar should wait until 2031 if he wishes to pursue the presidency again. George argued that after the eight-year tenure of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, it is essential for the South to complete another eight years […]
Survey Reveals Strong Support for the Right to Protest Among Nigerians
A recent survey conducted by the Research and Document Department of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has shown that a significant majority of Nigerians view the right to protest as crucial for a healthy society. According to the findings, 72% of respondents believe that the right to protest is “very important,” with an additional […]
Naira Drops to N1,620 in Parallel Market Amid Widening Exchange Rate Gap
The Naira continued its downward trend in the parallel market, depreciating to N1,620 per dollar on Wednesday, a slight drop from N1,615 per dollar recorded the previous day. In the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira also weakened, falling to N1,606.56 per dollar compared to Tuesday’s rate of N1,594.27 per dollar, marking a […]
Breaking: Dr. George Moghalu Resigns from APC
Dr. George Moghalu, a foundational member and former National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially resigned from the party. His resignation was communicated in a letter addressed to his Uruagu Ward 1 chairman in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A copy of the letter was also sent to the […]
NLC Calls for Nationwide Prayer Procession in Solidarity with President Ajaero
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for a nationwide peaceful prayer procession on August 29 in support of its President, Joe Ajaero. This decision follows an invitation from the police for Ajaero to appear for questioning on charges including criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. In a letter issued to […]