The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), after detaining him at Abuja airport. The Labour leader was released on bail at about 11pm on Monday but his international passport was seized. Ajaero was on his way to a Trade Union Congress (TUC) event in…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to accusations of betrayal levelled against him by Barrister Julius Abure, the party’s national chairman. Abure made the claims during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Monday, September 9, where he alleged that both Obi and Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, conspired against him…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola professionally known as Portable has dragged Zlatan Ibile and also manages to throw shade at Afrobeats legend Fela. Portable the “Zazoo Zeh” crooner was an invited guest on the audio-visual podcast interview. During the interview, Portable recalls his online feud with rapper Zlatan Ibile as he refers to him as the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has provided clarification regarding its visit to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja on Monday. In a statement issued on its website on Tuesday, the DSS refuted claims that its officers raided SERAP’s office. Instead, the agency explained that the officers were conducting a routine…
James Earl Jones, the acclaimed American actor known for his powerful voice and extensive stage and screen work, has passed away at the age of 93, his representatives confirmed on Monday. Jones’s iconic career spanned from Shakespearean theater to blockbuster films. He is perhaps best known for bringing the imposing Darth Vader to life in…
The Anambra State All Progressives Congress (APC) has withdrawn from participating in the forthcoming local government election, scheduled for September 28th, 2024, in the state. All Progressives Congress (APC) also announced it is suing the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) and the Anambra State House of Assembly over what it described as irregularities in…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken keen notice of a recent video in the social media space, as well as other publications in the mainstream media; alleging that one of its staff was involved in a physical altercation with a passenger over the steering wheel in the cause of impounding the…
The spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale, ‘resigned’ from his position on Saturday amid speculations and internal conflicts within the presidency. Officially, Ngelale cited the need to attend to urgent medical matters affecting his family as the reason for his departure. However, deeper issues appear to have influenced his decision to step down. It…
A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, which included data from almost half a million participants, measured an association between making cellphone calls and cardiovascular disease risk. Specifically, the more time an individual spends making calls each week, the greater their risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or heart…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is taking decisive action against alleged anti-party activities within its ranks, focusing on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and several former governors. According to the PDP National Disciplinary Committee, headed by ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Tom Ikimi, a thorough investigation is underway following reports from the National Working…
