Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Abuja, Nigeria — Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has been released from custody by security operatives. Vanguard reported that Ajaero was released at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Monday. The Department of State Services (DSS) granted administrative bail to Ajaero following his arrest earlier in the day. Ajaero was detained at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while traveling to the United Kingdom for an official engagement. His detention sparked significant backlash from various quarters, including numerous organizations, civil society groups, activists, and prominent individuals. The NLC, in particular, condemned the arrest and called for Ajaero’s immediate…

Abuja, Nigeria – In a surprising turn of events, Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was reportedly arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) earlier today at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He was apprehended while en route to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. Initial reports provided no clear reason for his arrest, sparking widespread speculation. However, there are strong indications that the arrest is not related to an earlier police summons regarding allegations of a “threat to public peace.” This clarification came after the Senior Advocate of Nigeria and legal…

Abuja, Nigeria — As part of a bold effort to alleviate food insecurity, the Nigerian government launched a subsidised rice initiative on September 5, 2024, offering 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice at a discounted rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. The launch event, led by Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, marked the beginning of what was intended to be a nationwide food relief effort aimed at combating hunger across the country. Senator Kyari, addressing attendees in the capital city of Abuja, emphasized the administration’s determination to ensure that “Nigerians do not go to bed hungry.”…

London, UK — Prince Harry is set to receive a substantial inheritance from the late Queen Mother as he celebrates his 40th birthday on September 15. Reports indicate that the Duke of Sussex will benefit significantly from a trust fund established by his great-grandmother. The Queen Mother, when she was ninety-four in 1994, set up the trust, which is said to have allocated approximately £19 million—about two-thirds of her wealth at that time—for her great-grandchildren. According to The UK Telegraph, Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, are to receive their inheritance in two payments: one at age 21 and…

Lagos, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu commended the 478 Regular Cadet graduates for completing their demanding academic and professional training at the police academy in a speech delivered by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima during the graduation ceremony. “Mr. President, the academy is proud to present to you 478 Regular Cadet graduands, who have successfully completed both their rigorous academic programs in various disciplines and their police professional training,” stated the institution’s spokesperson during the event. President Tinubu stressed to the newly graduated students the importance of upholding justice, peace, and national security. He challenged the graduates to embody the…

Lagos, Nigeria — The NNPC has clarified in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, that global market forces will continue to dictate the pricing of petroleum products in Nigeria. The impact on domestic refineries, including Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL), will be significant in terms of domestic petrol pump prices. The NNPC emphasized that despite local refining capabilities, consumers should not expect guaranteed reductions in fuel prices, as domestic production does not inherently lead to lower costs at the pump. Recent fluctuations in petrol prices have not altered the operational landscape for DRL or other domestic…

Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced his resignation from the role, effective immediately. The decision, which also includes his departure from his positions as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday. Ngelale’s resignation comes as he faces urgent medical issues affecting his immediate family. According to the statement, he submitted a formal memo to Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, requesting an indefinite leave of absence to address these pressing concerns. “I…

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has reassured the populace that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, should be widely accessible by the weekend. This announcement follows a high-level meeting at the State House aimed at addressing the current fuel scarcity that has been causing significant hardship for Nigerians. The crucial meeting, which took place on Thursday, included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Mele Kyari, the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and Mugo Okuoha, the Executive Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The session was…

Lagos, Nigeria — In a significant development for Nigeria’s oil sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has delivered 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote oil refinery, with plans to add 17 million barrels in the near future. This move is part of the Federal Government’s initiative to bolster local refineries and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products. Upcoming Deliveries and Government Policy NNPCL is set to continue its support for the Dangote refinery by supplying an additional 6.3 million barrels of crude oil in September, followed by another 11.3 million barrels in October. The September…

In a devastating turn of events, Uganda’s Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a horrifying attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old athlete, who had represented Uganda in long-distance races including the Paris Olympics, passed away on Thursday morning after being set on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei was critically injured when her partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly poured petrol on her and ignited the flames at her home in Endebess, Trans-Nzoia County. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in Cheptegei suffering burns over 80 percent of her body. Despite medical efforts, she died from…