Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has revealed that he could not honour the police invitation on Tuesday, August 20 because he had other obligations. He made this known through his legal representatives, Falana & Falana’s Chambers. In a letter addressed to the Inspector-General of Police and signed by Samuel Ogala, Esq.,…
Nollywood actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu, over the acquisition of a new president jet amidst the economic challenges bedevilling the country. Tinubu’s administration, on Monday, unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased under his leadership. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who released the pictures,…
The long-time manager of the now-defunct P-Square group, Jude Okoye, has spoken out over the latest scandals involving Peter and Paul Okoye. Recall that the most recent conflict came to light when Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, said in an interview that the group had split up once more and accused his twin brother,…
Two of the 14 villagers abducted at the Gefe community in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State have escaped after their abductors dozed off at their camp. A community leader from the area, who preferred anonymity for security reasons, confirmed the development. He said the bandits, who had over drunk and smoked Indian, dozed off, saying…
The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has put its members and affiliates on red alert, threatening a nationwide strike should the Nigerian Police Force detain its president, Joe Ajaero. The resolution was announced by the deputy president of the union, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju after an emergency meeting of the group’s National Executive Council…
Four military personnel lost their lives when troops of Operation Hadarin Daji were ambushed by terrorists in Bachaka Kurya Forest, Gudu Local Government Area, Sokoto State. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Abuja on Monday. The ambush took place near the Nigeria-Niger border. The…
The federal government has unveiled a brand new Airbus A330 Presidential Jet, replacing the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) purchased during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the new aircraft was acquired at a price significantly lower than its market value and…
The German Football Association has begun an investigation into the behaviour of Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface during Bayer Leverkusen’s Super Cup victory over VfB Stuttgart. German outlet, Weltfussball claimed that Victor Boniface made an offensive gesture towards opposing players by showing them his outstretched left middle finger as he ran past them after the…
The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the appointment of an additional 1,192 aides to his government. The latest development was confirmed in a communique issued Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Ayoade. “The aides include Yakubu Abdulhakeem, who will serve as the Executive Secretary of the Kogi…
Despite many denials by the Nigerian government on non-payment of fuel subsidies, President Bola Tinubu has given approval to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to use the 2023 final dividends owed to the federation to cover the cost of petrol subsidies The president reportedly approved a halt on the payment of 2024 interim…
