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…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over the arrest of its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) and has demanded his immediate release, warning that workers will completely shut down the country if their demands are not met. According to a statement issued by the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Comrade Benson Upah, Ajaero was apprehended earlier on Monday morning by…

Over the past three years, femicide rates in Nigeria have been on the rise, with at least five female students being brutally murdered outside their campuses by boyfriends, former partners, or even strangers. Femicide, defined as the intentional killing of a woman because of her gender, is a form of gender-based violence often motivated by misogynistic beliefs and attitudes. The recent femicide involving Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student at the…

Abuja, Nigeria — A prominent billboard endorsing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election has emerged in the bustling One region of the Federal Capital Territory. The billboard, which boldly promotes Tinubu’s potential bid for a second term, has drawn attention from commuters and bystanders alike, igniting discussions about the future of the presidency. The billboard features images of President Tinubu and his wife, Remi Tinubu, with the slogan,…

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…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu and his administration amid escalating economic concerns threatening the nation. In a statement on his X account on Sunday, Atiku condemned the Federal Government’s proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT). The 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) warned that this VAT hike would exacerbate the situation for the average Nigerian, who is already suffering due…

In a significant setback for Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad, the Nigerian government’s abrupt closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) verification portal in February has triggered a crisis, compelling many Nigerian nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom and the United States to return to Nigeria. This unexpected development has left healthcare workers grappling with difficulties in renewing their licenses and meeting international regulatory standards. The suspension…

In a significant policy shift, reports suggest the Federal Government is poised to grant Aliko Dangote’s refinery the authority to set the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This move comes amidst a protracted fuel scarcity crisis that has left Nigerians grappling with high prices and limited availability. On Tuesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised the pump price of PMS, adding to the…

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…

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…

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…

Long queues have resurfaced at fuel stations across Nigeria following the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) recent fuel price hike. The New Daily Prime reports that the NNPC raised its pump price from ₦617 to ₦897 per liter on Tuesday, due to the corporation’s massive $6.8 billion debt to international suppliers. While some NNPC stations implemented the new prices immediately, independent filling stations were selling fuel between ₦930 and ₦950…