The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, held between August 1 and August 10, 2024, left behind a trail of destruction, sorrow, and numerous arrests. Initially a peaceful demonstration against systemic corruption, poor governance, and economic hardship, the protests were hijacked by violent elements, leading to widespread chaos and devastation across several Nigerian cities. Juliet Jacob writes on…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a midnight ultimatum to the Federal Government to free its detained President, Joe Ajaero, or risk serious repercussions. Ajaero was allegedly apprehended at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en- route to the UK for the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Britain. In a statement issued by…
Officials from the Department of State Services (DSS) have seized the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), an act that the organization has described in a statement on Monday, as an “illegal takeover.” The incident was disclosed in a statement on SERAP’s official X account on Monday, where the organization alleged…
In a series of strategic operations targeting drug shipments, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized substantial quantities of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids hidden in everyday items such as sanitary pads and hair cream containers. The agency’s actions, carried out at various courier companies in Lagos, foiled attempts to smuggle the narcotics to…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has responded to a recent viral video and media reports alleging that one of its officers was involved in a physical altercation with a passenger while attempting to impound a vehicle belonging to a traffic offender. In a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Corps Commander Olusegun…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has denied allegations made by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) regarding its relationship with the Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL). MURIC claimed that recent adjustments to the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were intended to undermine DRL’s ability to offer competitive prices and that NNPC Ltd….
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged to offer free legal assistance to #EndBadGovernance protesters facing legal challenges nationwide. This information was shared by Mazi Afam Osigwe, the NBA’s spokesman, on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday. In his announcement, Osigwe disclosed that the NBA has instructed its local branches across the country to…
A recent report by Smart DNA, a testing centre located in Lagos, has indicates that over 25% of Nigerian men who took paternity tests were not the biological fathers of the children in question. The 2024 report, analysing DNA testing trends from July 2023 to June 2024, shows that 27% of paternity tests returned negative…
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to working alongside the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to address the increasing occurrences of building collapses in Nigeria. Vice President Alhaji Kashim Shetima expressed this commitment through Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, during the 32nd Engineering Assembly held by…
Is Nigerian Federal Government at Crossroads regarding its new educational policy that bans under 18 from WASSCE and SSCE examinations? Juliet Jacob probes further as controversy over the government’s decision to stop anyone yet to attain 18 years from participating in the aforementioned exams. The recent decision by Nigeria’s Federal Government to enforce an 18-year…
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