Author: Akintayo Adams

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed visiting the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) but refuted claims of an “unlawful occupation” made by the human rights group. SERAP had earlier raised concerns about the DSS allegedly harassing and intimidating its staff, calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene. In a statement, SERAP described the DSS’s presence at their office as an attack on their rights. In response, the DSS clarified that the visit was part of a routine investigation, carried out by two unarmed operatives, and rejected claims of any unlawful activity. The service…

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has placed its members on strike alert following the arrest of Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by the Department of State Security (DSS). Acting General Secretary Igwebike Dominic made the announcement in a statement on Monday, calling for Ajaero’s immediate and unconditional release. The arrest has raised concerns of a potential shutdown of the national grid as NUEE members prepare for possible industrial action. In response to Ajaero’s detention, the union expressed strong disapproval, stating, “Nigeria is our collective country; our leaders should not make us live like…

Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has revealed that Victor Osimhen has yet to apologize for a viral social media outburst in which he disrespected the coach. The incident occurred after Osimhen went live on Instagram, countering claims that Finidi accused him of faking an injury to avoid playing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The outburst sparked widespread criticism, with calls for the forward to apologize. In an interview with Nigeria Info FM, Finidi, now head coach of Rivers United, shared that he had reached out to Osimhen to address the issue. “I…

El Salvador is in mourning following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of the country’s police chief, Mauricio Arriaza, along with eight others, including fugitive banker Manuel Coto. The UH-1H military helicopter went down near Pasaquina, close to the Honduran border, shortly after takeoff on Sunday evening. Police Director-General Arriaza was escorting Coto to San Salvador, the capital, after his arrest for allegedly embezzling $35 million from the COSAVI credit union. Coto’s apprehension by Honduran authorities, as he attempted to flee to the U.S., followed a previous, erroneous announcement by Salvadorean officials in July claiming his detention in…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a new series of appointments following his return from a four-week annual leave. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Suleiman Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde appointed Akin Akinleye as his Executive Assistant on Sports Development and approved appointments to three key state boards. The appointees to the boards are as follows: Pacesetter Transport Service Board: Oyo State Pension Board: Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State: The appointments, as noted in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, are effective immediately. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google…

A middle-aged man identified as Alfa Ahmed has reportedly killed his grandfather and uncle in Ibadan, Oyo State, in what is suspected to be a ritual-related incident. The killings occurred on Sunday evening at the back of a popular market in Apete, located in Ido Local Government Area. Sources revealed that the suspect took advantage of his grandfather’s blindness and his uncle’s poor health to carry out the attack. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the man intended to use parts of their bodies for a money ritual. Local residents, shocked by the gruesome event, alerted the police. The Oyo State Police…

Bandits invaded the Primary Healthcare Centre in Kuyallo, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting two nurses and an unspecified number of patients on Monday, September 9, 2024. Musa Alhassan, a leader of the local vigilante group, reported that the attackers initially targeted the nearby Government Day Secondary School but shifted their focus to the healthcare centre after finding the school empty. The bandits, who were seeking to kidnap students, instead took healthcare workers and patients, leaving the community in disarray. Alhassan confirmed that while two female nurses were among those abducted, the exact number of patients taken remains…

Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone and other new hardware during its highly anticipated product launch event on Monday, taking place at its Cupertino headquarters. Themed “It’s Glowtime,” the event has sparked excitement, with rumors suggesting new color options for the iPhone and other products. This annual fall event is crucial for Apple, as it typically introduces new devices and drives momentum for the holiday shopping season—its most profitable period. Speculation has centered around Apple potentially shifting from LCD to OLED screens and the addition of a dedicated photo button on the iPhone. There’s also anticipation for expanded…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has reported that officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken over their Abuja office, labeling the action as an “unlawful occupation.” In a statement shared on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, SERAP mentioned that the officers were demanding to meet with the organization’s directors. SERAP has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, urging him to instruct the DSS to cease the harassment and intimidation. This incident comes shortly after SERAP called on Tinubu to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse the recent increase…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse its recent hike in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. SERAP described the price increase as “illegal and unconstitutional” and has called for an immediate reversal. In a statement issued by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP also called on the President to instruct the Attorney General and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations of corruption within the NNPCL. These allegations include the mismanagement of $300 million in bailout funds and the company’s…