EDO 2024: Court of Appeal Confirms Akpata as Labour Party Governorship Candidate in Edo: ‘Legal Challenge Dismissed’
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has confirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State election. This decision follows a previous ruling in June by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a lawsuit aimed at nullifying Akpata’s nomination. Justice Omotosho ruled in favor of Akpata’s […]
Maiduguri Flood Submerges 70% of City: ‘Unprecedented Devastation’ as Animals Die, Inmates Escap
Maiduguri is facing its worst flood in 30 years, submerging 70% of the city and displacing thousands of residents. The flood, caused by an overflow of the Alau Dam following heavy rains, has led to the death of 80% of animals in Sanda Kyarimi Park zoo and caused a jailbreak, with three inmates recaptured so […]
NCDC Reports 67 Confirmed Mpox Cases in Nigeria: ‘Surveillance Efforts Are Being Optimized,’ Says DG
Nigeria has confirmed 67 cases of Mpox from 1,031 suspected cases across 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The affected states include Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Lagos, among others. During a briefing in Abuja, NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, […]
DSS Releases Labour Leader Ajaero After 15-Hour Detention: ‘My Passport Was Seized’
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), after detaining him for 15 hours on Monday. Ajaero was arrested at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 7 am while on his way to the UK for a Trade Union Congress (TUC) event. He was interrogated […]
Oil Marketers Await Dangote Refinery Petrol Price as Landing Cost Rises to ₦1,120/Litre
Oil marketers are expressing concerns over the delayed announcement of the petrol price from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as the current landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has surged to ₦1,120 per litre. A high price from Dangote could push marketers to import fuel, especially since the market is now open for competition. […]
Abure-Led Labour Party Faction Cancels Automatic 2027 Tickets for Peter Obi, Alex Otti
The Labour Party, under the leadership of Julius Abure, has withdrawn the automatic tickets previously reserved for Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti for the 2027 elections. During its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the party resolved to open all its tickets—from the presidency to local offices—to all qualified Nigerians. This […]
INEC Opens Media Accreditation Portal for Ondo Governorship Election: ‘Submit Applications Before October 31’
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an online portal for media accreditation ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024. INEC’s National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, announced that the portal is now live for media organizations and journalists interested in covering the election. Applications can be submitted online until midnight […]
Parents Struggle as School Resumption Delays Amid Fuel Price Hikes and Economic Woes: ‘We Can’t Afford to Send Our Kids Back to School’
Many Nigerian states have postponed the resumption of schools due to the rising costs of fuel and general economic hardship. Parents are grappling with the increased financial burden caused by higher transportation fares and skyrocketing school fees, leading to difficulties in sending their children back to school. This challenge is felt across the country, with […]
NLC President Joe Ajaero Arrested by DSS at Abuja Airport: ‘Details Remain Unclear’
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday morning. Ajaero was on his way to the United Kingdom to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which begins today. The reasons for […]
The Flexibility of Nigerian Policies: A Double-Edged Sword
Nigeria operates under a written constitution, which provides a stable framework for laws. However, when it comes to policies, the story is different. Policies, unlike laws, are meant to be more adaptable and responsive to changing circumstances. But in Nigeria, this flexibility often feels like a double-edged sword. On one hand, policies are meant to […]