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DSS releases NLC President, Joe Ajaero
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Ajaero was freed late Monday night on administrative bail, a move seen as an effort to prevent a possible economic shutdown. Omoyele Sowore confirmed Ajaero’s release in a statement posted on his official X account at midnight on Monday “BREAKING: The fascist regime of @officialABAT has released the @NLCHeadquarters President Joe Ajaero from @OfficialDSSNG custody on bail,” he…
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He is bringing it home, he deserves it – Victor Osimhen on Ademola Lookman winning African Player of the Year Award
Nigerian and Galatasaray star, Victor Osimhen, has expressed his support for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman as a potential successor to his title as Africa’s best player. Osimhen claimed the award last year after an outstanding season with Serie A club Napoli, and this year, his international teammate Lookman is a strong contender for the honor. The 26-year-old Lookman impressed during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, netting three goals in seven appearances for…
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”This intimidation and assault must stop” – NLC confirms arrest of its president, Joe Ajaero, by DSS officials
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the arrest of its President, Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was detained by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on September 9, as he was en route to the UK. The reason for his arrest has not yet been disclosed. See their post below;
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‘Oyibo accent not expertise earned him role of Tinubu’s spokesman’ – Jaafar Jaafar on Ngelale
Nigerian investigative journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, has criticized Ajuri Ngelale, the former spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, following his resignation on Friday. Jaafar remarked that Ngelale is the first presidential spokesman to secure the role primarily due to his television presence and foreign accent. Ngelale had announced his decision to take an indefinite leave from his duties. This announcement was made in a memo submitted to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on…
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Buhari now in Daura laughing at us – Reuben Abati says
Veteran journalist and former Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, recently weighed in on Nigeria’s present challenges. During his appearance on Arise TV’s Morning Show, Abati suggested that former President Muhammadu Buhari, now retired to his hometown of Daura in Katsina State, is likely observing the country’s state of affairs with amusement. Abati didn’t hold back in his critique, particularly pointing out the struggles in economic management. He…
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”The footprints of colonialism are over Nigeria. Nigeria should have never been a country” – Actress, Laura Adebisi
British-Nigerian actress Laura Lake Adebisi has asserted that Nigeria should never have been established as a country. She argued that the deep ideological divides between the North and South provide sufficient grounds for the country’s non-existence. In a viral video, the actress also criticized the British government, accusing it of “empowering” the Nigerian government to prevent Biafra’s secession and perpetuate the country’s exploitation. Adebisi said, “The footprints of colonialism are over Nigeria. Nigeria should have…
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APC, Buhari, Tinubu destroyed the country – Former APC National Vice Chairman, Lukman
Former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has accused the APC and the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari and current President Bola Tinubu of destroying the country. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, Lukman highlighted that the 2027 elections offer a crucial chance to replace them. He emphasized that it’s not enough to simply replace the APC; instead, there must be a system in place to hold…
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We should not expect Tinubu to do the same thing he did in Lagos for Nigeria – FCCPC CEO, Tunji Bello
The Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and long-time ally of President Bola Tinubu, Tunji Bello, has urged Nigerians to temper their expectations of President Tinubu replicating his performance as Lagos State governor on a national scale. Bello, who served during Tinubu’s second term as Lagos governor from 2003 to 2007, attributed the delay in matching his ‘excellent performance’ in Lagos to the ‘gargantuan problems’ facing the federal government.…
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We can’t praise a man dropping N50k monthly for food allowance, it can only buy rice and beans – Nigerian woman says
A Nigerian woman said a man who brings N50,000 monthly for food allowance should not be praised. In a post she shared on Facebook, she stated that his efforts can only appreciated as the stated amount can only purchase rice and beans See her post below;
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If everybody sings gospel, the world will be boring – Gospel Artist, Gbenjo
Gospel artist Laolu Gbenjo shared his views on the diversity of music genres, expressing that the world would be boring if everyone exclusively performed gospel music. In an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, he highlighted the significance of variety in music, explaining that different occasions require different types of songs, such as love songs for weddings and praise songs for celebrations. He shared how the COVID-19 lockdown inspired him to create a new…
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You can’t marry a woman who has fraudsters and criminals’ DNA inside her and expect to raise a good child – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man has claimed that if a child exhibits a trait that the father doesn’t have, it indicates that the child’s mother previously had relations with a “criminal.” He shared this in a post on X. According to him, you can’t marry a woman who has fraudsters and criminals’ DNA inside her and expect to raise a good child
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Banditry not sponsored by any politician, it is a natural reaction of people neglected for centuries without education – Sheikh Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has rejected claims that politicians are responsible for the growing insecurity in northern Nigeria. In recent months, the North-West has witnessed a surge in banditry and violence, resulting in numerous deaths, including that of the monarch of Gobir in Sokoto State. This unrest has led to speculations that politicians may be funding the violence for personal gain. In 2021, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, alleged that some politicians were…
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