Author: Akintayo Adams

The Department of State Security (DSS) has sent a warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to postpone their planned nationwide protest over the high cost of living in the nation. The NLC has called this advise “unsolicited” and stated that they will not be forgiven by history if they reverse course. The NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made this information available to Pressmen on Wednesday. He stated that the NLC and its allies were concerned about the DSS’s “unsolicited advice,” accusing it of serving as the “chief spokesperson of the government” and attempting to deceive and blackmail the upcoming…

The first-ever hotel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA) main building was unveiled by the federal government on Wednesday. The hotel’s management has long been a significant player in Nigeria’s aviation industry, and Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, said during the hotel’s unveiling that the initiative was one of the ways the industry is improving travelers’ comfort while in flight. Furthermore, he added: “This is not just a one-off event, it is part of the new management drive and policy direction to collaborate with the private sector to improve passengers’ comfort. “The CEOs and…

DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu to the position of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), with effect from March 1, 2024. Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesman, said in a statement on Wednesday that DCG Nandap succeeds Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose tenure ends on February 29, 2024. He stated that Nandap was the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Service’s Migration Directorate before to her appointment as Comptroller-General. “The President anticipates that the new Comptroller-General will deepen the ongoing reforms in the service. “And create a robust mechanism for efficient and dedicated service…

According to a video issued by the presidency on Wednesday, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, the prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, presented his resignation along with that of his administration two months after winning general elections. In the video, he was seen presenting President Felix Tshisekedi with his resignation on Tuesday, his last day in office. In the vote on December 20, which also resulted in the president’s reelection for a second five-year term with a huge majority, Sama Lukonde and 27 other members of his ministry were awarded seats in parliament. In order to create a party…

The capital of Oyo State, Ibadan, has seen raids by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, at the offices of some Bureau de Change operators. According to reports, the EFCC detained twelve operators who owned stores in the Sabo area during the operation. “EFCC are around Sabo & They’ve arrested 12 people,” an eyewitness reported. They arrived early in the day. The National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, ordered several law enforcement organizations to take harsh measures against “dollar racketeers” on Tuesday. The NSA directive was issued at a time when the naira’s official and unofficial markets…

In the capital of Edo State, Benin City, police have taken Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), into custody.It was reported that Abure was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon. Press reporters were informed of the development by Tijani Momoh, the Nigeria Police Force Zone 5 spokeswoman. At press time, Momoh had not provided any information regarding Abure’s apprehension. The party’s suspended national treasurer, Oluchi Opara, has accused Abure of financial misconduct, falsification, and misappropriation of party monies realized during the 2023 presidential race, leading to a crisis involving the national chairman of the party. Even…

On Tuesday, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, issued an order prohibiting any Igbo community or group in Nigeria or the diaspora from participating in any planned or ongoing protests or demonstrations against the economic hardships facing the Bola Tinubu administration. Iwuanyanwu reminded the Igbo that they had chosen to back Tinubu because the 2023 presidential election issue had come to the attention of the Nigerian Supreme Court, which had pronounced Tinubu the victor. “We expect him also to reciprocate this gesture by giving us what is our due in the federation. We are not asking…

On Wednesday, the state government headed by Governor Seyi Makinde suspended Chief Kilani Ajani, the Baale of Ilua in the Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State. Chief Kilani Ajani was reportedly suspended due to political upheaval and disturbance within the communities of Ilua and Gbepakan. According to a letter from the Oyo State Solid Minerals Development Agency, Chief Ajani should be suspended in order to keep the community’s issue from getting worse and to enable a thorough investigation into the accusations made against him. The Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Biodun Aikomo, wrote a letter to Hon. Olusegun…

The Nigerian Law School’s fee increase has been put on hold by the House of Representatives’ request to the Council of Legal Education. In a motion on Wednesday, four legislators sponsored the bill stating that the nation’s current inflation rate is 27.33% and is expected to increase to 30.00% by December 2023. The Council of Legal Education approved a 60% rise in Nigerian Law School fees for the 2023–2024 Bar Part II academic session, from N296,000 to N476,000, which alarmed the House. The Committee on Tertiary Education and Services was further instructed by the House to investigate potential remedies to…

Nigerian Christians and Muslims have been urged to pray for a miracle as the value of the Naira continues to decline by Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker and social critic. Sani urged followers of both religions to fast if the miracle didn’t occur in seven days in a post on his X account on Wednesday. “Muslims should pray for Naira this coming Friday. Christians should pray for Naira on Sunday. You will see miracle on Monday. If you don’t see it, fast for 7 days. If you still don’t see miracle, it means even miracle hath left thee because of…