The Department of State Services has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero. He was released a few minutes before the 12midnight ultimatum issued…
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AGF seeks end to pardon for corruption convicts
Should the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) have his way, those found guilty of corruption would not be entitled to state pardon. Fagbemi…
Operatives visit to SERAP office lawful, not harassment — DSS
The Department of State Services has clarified why its officers visited the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project’s Abuja office on Monday. The secret police, in a statement on its website…
INEC: Over Two Million Voters Registered in Ondo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the weekend disclosed that it had recorded a total of 2,053,061 registered voters ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State.…
Presidency confirms Ajuri Ngelale’s exit as Tinubu’s spokesman
The presidency on Saturday evening, confirmed that Ajuri Ngelale has stepped down as the spokesman to President Bola Tinubu. This was confirmed in an official statement. It stated that Ngelale…
Edo guber election: Police begin mop up of illegal arms
The Police Command in Edo state said yesterday it had commenced a mop up of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the Sept. 21 Governorship Election in the state. SP…
DSS hints on covert operations as new DG, Ajayi takes over
The new Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Adeola Ajayi, has said the agency would step up covert operations in gathering intelligence and confronting national security. Ajayi…
Reps Minority caucus condemns petrol price hike, asks FG to reverse price immediately
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has strongly condemned the recent announcement by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to increase the price of petrol. I Can’t give…
Dabiri-Erewa preaches unity among Africans
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged unity among Africans. She said Nigerians in diaspora with dual citizenship should keep in…
Our reforms will lead to economic growth, says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday said his administration remained committed to sustainable growth through the effective implementation of ongoing economic reforms. The President made the remark at a meeting with…
