Author: Seyi Godwin

Nigerian labour unions have issued a stern warning to the Nigeria Police Force, threatening to shut down the national grid and telecom services if the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, is arrested. This comes after the police summoned Ajaero for questioning over alleged links to terrorism financing and other allegations. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the National Union of Postal and Telecommunications Employees (NUPTE) have vowed to embark on a nationwide strike if Ajaero is arrested. In a notice to members, NUEE directed workers to down tools from midnight on August 21, 2024,…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the sudden death of the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Olaniyi Ijalaye. Ijalaye died on Monday evening in Abuja, shortly after attending a meeting at INEC’s headquarters. He reportedly collapsed in his hotel room at the Bon Octagon Hotel, where he had retired to after the meeting. In a condolence message, Governor Abiodun described Ijalaye as an honest, committed, and highly intellectual public servant who embodied humility, patriotism, and unwavering integrity. “I sympathise with the entire Ijalaye dynasty, the people, and the government of Ondo State on the passing…

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Joe Ajaero, National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning over alleged involvement in terrorism financing, cybercrime, and related offences. The police are investigating a case of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime, in which Ajaero has been implicated. The invitation letter warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if Ajaero fails to comply with the request for an interview on Tuesday, 20th August 2024. The NLC has accused the government of waging a war against the organisation, following a recent raid on its headquarters by security…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has denounced campaign posters circulating on social media as “fake and malicious” indicating his intention to contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, stated that the posters, which suggest Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma as his running mate, are the work of mischief-makers aiming to create disaffection between Ganduje and President Tinubu. The APC National Chairman reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President Tinubu, expressing full commitment to supporting the President’s vision and leadership. Ganduje believes President Tinubu is on the right path to…

The United States Military Veterans of Igbo Descent has called for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and a return to Nigeria’s 1960/63 regional autonomy as the only way to mitigate the country’s socio-economic and security problems. In a letter dated September 16, 2024, the group stated that restructuring along the lines of the 1960-1963 constitution is the solution to Nigeria’s problems, citing the late Prof. Ben Nwabueze’s advice to Kanu in 2017. The group recalled Kanu’s demands made in 2017, including upgrading Enugu airport, dredging River Niger, and reviving moribund industries in the South-East and South-South to provide job…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has warned the National Working Committee (NWC) against disobeying a court order that reinstated the Chief Emeka Beke-led executive in the state. A Rivers State High Court had sacked the Caretaker Committee led by Chief Tony Okocha, recognizing the Beke-led executive as the authentic leadership in the state. However, Okocha rejected the ruling, vowing to appeal. The state APC Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, slammed the NWC for recognizing the Okocha-led committee, calling it a “national embarrassment” that causes disunity within the party. Nwauju urged the NWC to seek a neutral interpretation of…

The Naira recorded a significant gain against the dollar at the foreign exchange market on Thursday, appreciating by N21.56 to N1,564.48 per dollar. This surge follows the first decline in Nigeria’s inflation rate since 2022, which fell to 33.40% in July from 34.19% in June. The decline in inflation marks a significant milestone for Africa’s most populous country, which has been grappling with rising prices since December 2022 when the inflation rate stood at 21.34%. Despite the gain at the official market, the Naira remained flat at N1,600 per dollar on the parallel market, unchanged from Wednesday’s rate. The appreciation…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has finally begun to slow down, dropping to 33.40% in July 2024 from 34.19% in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation report. This decline aligns with financial analysts’ projections, who expected inflation to cool off from July to August. As stated by the CEO of Financial Derivatives, “The picture is that the rate of increase in price level has begun to slow. Hence, we are projecting that inflation will begin to decline from July to August.” The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been working to tame inflation through…

The Presidency has revealed that a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, has been making fraudulent attempts to take over Nigeria’s offshore assets, including presidential jets. A French court’s order to seize three Nigerian presidential jets has been described as illegal, as the assets are protected by diplomatic immunity. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the Federal Government is not under any contractual obligation with the Chinese company and is working with the Ogun State Government to resolve the matter amicably. The dispute dates back to a 2007 contract between…

The Oyo State Government has announced August 20 as a work-free day to commemorate the 2024 Isese Day. This declaration was made in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, and announced by the Special Adviser on Media to the governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Last year, Governor Seyi Makinde declared August 20 as an annual work-free day to mark Isese Day, a significant event for traditional worshippers in the state. The government has urged all traditional worshippers and citizens to utilize the day to offer prayers for the peace, unity, and stability of Oyo…