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,…

President Bola Tinubu is expected to dismiss his cabinet this week, unless he changes his mind at the last minute. The New Daily Prime has verified through a reliable source that the dissolution is anticipated to bring in technocrats to replace underperforming ministers and reshuffle the current cabinet members. The president, who has just returned from China, is expected to leave for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which is…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched an online registration platform for media outlets and journalists intending to cover the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. This announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee and National Commissioner of INEC, in a statement on Monday. According to the release, the media registration portal is now…

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 – 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…

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…

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…

In preparation for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set key dates for pivotal pre-election activities. The peace accord is slated for signing on September 12, 2024, while a critical test-run of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is scheduled for September 10. The announcement came from INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu during a comprehensive briefing with political parties in Abuja. The…