The Nigeria Police Force has said detectives traced a suspect under investigation to a shop in the Nigerian Labour Congress building. The NLC had accused personnel from the police and the Department of State Services of invading its Abuja office on Wednesday night. According to a statement by NLC spokesperson, Benson Upah, the operatives arrested…
The Department of State Services, DSS, has denied playing a role in the reported raid of the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. DSS specifically said that it did not carry out any operation at the NLC office in Abuja. “Please kindly note that the Service (DSS) did not carry out any operation at…
Some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organisers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. Baba Haliru, a 70- year-old beggar from Rigiyar Zaki, told NAN that survival has become extremely challenging due to the protests. Haliru explained that many beggars relied on daily earnings to…
President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring them that the country is transitioning from darkness to dawn. In an official video released by the State House today, Tinubu acknowledged the ongoing hardships orchestrated by the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. He noted…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin In ensuring rule of law, Oyo State Acting Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has inaugurated a five-man governing board. The board inaugurated at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, will be chaired by Justice Aderonke Aderemi, retired. The acting Governor, who mandated the board to apprehend and enforce state laws against…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated Nigeria’s stance against foreign interference in its domestic affairs and highlighted the importance of cordial international relationships. Tuggar made this known at the briefing of the members of the diplomatic corps on the programme and policies of the Federal Government, in Abuja today. The nationwide…
By Adebayo Yusuf A public affairs analyst, Mr Kayode Atolani has advised President Bola Tinubu to organise a roundtable meeting with State governors on the administration of their states allocations. Mr Atolani said this known while featuring on Pensioners FM Current Affairs programme, “Trending.” The public affairs analyst said the move would give room for…
The Federal Government says plans are underway for the construction of the Nigerian Creative City, a one-stop hub for talent development and youth empowerment. The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja today. According to Musawa, the project is part of initiatives conceived by…
Activist lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused those brandishing Russian flag and calling for the ousting of President Bola Tinubu’s administration of committing treason. Falana warned those behind the act to desist because brandishing Russian flag during protest was an abuse of constitutional rights. Addressing newsmen on Monday, the lawyer said protesters have the right to…
Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned that it is implicating to be seen with flags of other countries while on protest. Egbetokun also warned Nigerian youths to desist from accepting foreign flags from agents of destabilization. He stated this during a press briefing on national security on Tuesday amid nationwide protests against…