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 […]
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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 […]
Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for September 9, 2024
As of September 9, 2024, the black market exchange rates for the dollar to naira are as follows: in Lagos, the buying rate is N1,640 per dollar and the selling rate is N1,650 per dollar, according to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources. For comparison, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates are: buying at N1,628 […]
Petrol Price Hike Pushes Nigerians to Breaking Point, Warn NLC and Atiku
Over the weekend, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed concern over the federal government’s increase in petrol prices, now ranging between N855 and N1,000 per liter. They warned that this hike is pushing Nigerians to their limit. The NLC called for collective action, encouraging Nigerians to resist the petrol […]
Stock Market Turns Bearish Amid Petrol Price Hike
The Nigerian stock market ended last week on a bearish note, driven by rising petrol prices, which surged from around N600 to between N855 and N1,000 per liter. The private sector raised concerns about the negative impact on businesses due to the energy crisis. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) dropped by 0.2%, […]