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Police to Question NLC President Ajaero on Terrorism Financing Allegations

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, is set to face police questioning on September 25 over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony. Ajaero was initially invited for interrogation on Thursday but failed to appear, citing an engagement outside Abuja. The police are investigating Ajaero’s alleged link to a […]

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Passport fees increased, Nigerians lament over economic hardship

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Nigerians have expressed disappointment and frustration over the recent increase in passport fees announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service. The new fees, which take effect on September 1, 2024, will see the cost of a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity increase to N50,000, while a 64-page passport booklet with 10-year validity will cost N100,000.

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Peter Obi Demands Transparency on Presidential Jet’s Cost and Age

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Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged the Federal Government to disclose the cost and age of the new presidential jet. He also requested information on how old jets are disposed of, how many are being sold, and why. Obi emphasized that Nigerians deserve to know how their money is

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Opposition Parties Slam Presidency for Purchasing New Presidential Jet

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for buying a new presidential jet worth $100 million without National Assembly approval. The parties described the action as insensitive, especially when Nigerians are facing economic hardship. The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, and LP campaign

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Nigerians Unimpressed with Tinubu’s Speech Amidst Ongoing Protests

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent address to the nation has failed to alleviate the concerns of Nigerians, who have been protesting against the high cost of living and economic hardship. Despite his assurances of working hard for the people, many Nigerians feel that his speech did not address their specific demands. Peter Owoicho from Lagos

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EndBadGovernance: Nigerian Government Places Protest Sponsors on Watchlist

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The Nigerian Government has taken decisive action against sponsors of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, placing them on a watchlist. Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Services, NIS, Kemi Nandap, revealed this at a strategic meeting convened by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Nandap stated, “We have Diaspora

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Professor Wole Soyinka Condemns Attacks on Protesters and Journalists

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Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s mismanagement of protests and the use of live bullets and tear gas by security agencies to manage civic protests. He condemned the attacks on #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters and journalists, stating that such actions would lead to violence and a cycle of resentment and reprisals.

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Kaduna Electric Debt: Tax Agency Orders MDAs to Pursue Liability

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The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS) has instructed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to process all outstanding liabilities owed by the Kaduna Electric Distribution Company. This move follows the recent disconnection of the Kaduna State Government House by Kaduna Electric over an alleged N2.9 billion debt. According to the Executive Chairman of KDIRS, Jerry

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Igbo Leader Speaks Out On Why The South East Refused to Join the Hunger Protest

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Barr. Dr Emeka Emekesiri, has responded to Elempe Dele’s post regarding the Igbo people’s decision not to participate in the ongoing hunger protest against the Federal Government of Nigeria. Emekesiri stated, “Dear Mr. Elempe Dele, I want to respond to your post. I speak as an Igbo man from the Eastern Nigeria. I am speaking

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