The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has arrived at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The deceased body was received by soldiers of the Guards Brigade, who are set to pay their last respects to Late Lagbaja. It arrived at about 9:00 […]
Federal Government Announces August Start for Next Phase of Immigration and Fire Service Recruitment
The Federal Government has announced that the next phase of the recruitment process for the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Federal Fire Service will commence in August. Ja’afaru Ahmed, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Ahmed mentioned that the […]
SLIDE: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Takes Action Against Corrupt Officer
An Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II has been suspended by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) after a video went viral showing the officer allegedly soliciting financial gratification from a traveller. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation. NIS’s Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, made this known in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr […]
NLC Condemns Government Management of #EndBadGovernance Protests
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s approach to managing the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. These protests, which began on August 1, 2024, have escalated and resulted in violence, leading to civilian casualties. The NLC specifically criticized the government’s economic policies, which it perceives as “anti-poor.” These policies have been influenced by […]
SLIDE: UNIBEN Reopens After Student Protests: Key Points
In a recent development, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced its reopening date following a temporary closure due to student protests. Here are the key points: UNIBEN is set to reopen its doors on August 11, 2024. Returning students are required to swear an affidavit of good conduct and upload it to their university […]
SLIDE: Impact of #EndBadGovernance Protests on Kano’s Sex Workers
The ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano have severely affected the livelihoods of commercial sex workers. With the curfew in place, many are struggling to find customers and meet their basic needs. Monica James, operating on France Road, emphasized the need for dialogue between protest organizers and the government to resolve the situation1. Similarly, Deborah Iliya […]
SLIDE: NNPP Drags Kwankwaso To EFCC
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has filed a petition against its former 2023 Presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and 13 others, accusing them of mismanaging party funds. The party alleges that Kwankwaso used the NNPP platform for personal gain and the propagation of the Kwankwasia movement, rather than genuinely contesting in the presidential […]
SLIDE: Why INEC Servers Failed To Work – Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, discussed the failure of INEC servers during the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. He attributed the server issues to the “establishment of criminality” and emphasized the need for continued engagement to improve the system. Obi highlighted that Amazon confirmed there were no global glitches on election day, suggesting […]