The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has clarified that it has not announced or released any list of beneficiaries for its Youth Internship Scheme. In August, the NDDC introduced the internship program as part of its commitment to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda by implementing impactful youth development initiatives. The scheme aims to equip 10,000 youths across the Niger Delta region with the necessary training and experience to…

President Bola Tinubu has assured Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum of the federal government’s commitment to providing substantial assistance to the victims of the recent flooding in Maiduguri, the state capital. The flooding, which has displaced numerous residents and caused significant damage to homes and public infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and businesses left many in urgent need of relief. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is facing a potential shutdown as more than 800 workers from the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) commenced a 7-day strike on Monday, threatening to disrupt nationwide telecom services. The strike, organized in protest against the poor working conditions and unfair labor practices within the sector, could leave millions of users across the country without access to essential communication services. The striking…

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda played out a 0-0 draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Kigali. This result follows Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in Uyo on Saturday, bringing their points total in the group to four. Despite showcasing individual brilliance throughout the match, the Super Eagles were unable to find the back of the net against a disciplined…

In response to rising fuel prices and mounting concerns over transport costs, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the release of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to local transport unions. The initiative, which aims to mitigate the impact of the recent fuel price hike, was unveiled during a strategic meeting with transport union leaders in the state on Monday. Governor Abiodun, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan…

Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has denied any involvement in the Department of State Services (DSS) arrest and detention of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that DSS operatives arrested Mr. Ajaero on Monday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while he was traveling to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. Following backlash from labour unions and civil organizations, the DSS…

Amnesty International has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is cracking down on human rights and increasing restrictions on civic space with the arrest of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the invasion of the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Mr. Ajaero and invaded the SERAP office in…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a response regarding the recent invasion of the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). On Monday, The New Daily Prime reported that SERAP, via its official X page, stated that DSS personnel unlawfully occupied its Abuja office and demanded to meet with its directors. In its Tuesday report, The Cable newspaper stated that the DSS denied any illegal activity…

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.…

Abuja, Nigeria — Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, has made significant announcements regarding the party’s ticket policies and criticized recent actions by party members in a press briefing following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. In a pivotal shift, Abure declared that the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 election is no longer reserved for Peter Obi. Instead, the ticket is now open to all…

Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has condemned the recent invasion of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement on its official X page on Monday, SERAP revealed that DSS personnel unlawfully occupied its Abuja office, demanding to see the organization’s directors. “Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are currently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja,…

he Department of State Services (DSS) personnel have surrounded the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja. This comes only hours after DSS agents detained Joe Ajaero, the head of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The specifics of the operation at SERAP’s headquarters are yet unknown, but according to a tweet on its official X (previously Twitter) page, the prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) reported that security…