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Human rights lawyer and activist, Maduabuchi Idam, has criticized the Nigerian Police Force following the arrest of fellow legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was detained by officers from the Zone 2 Command in Lagos in connection with a defamation petition filed by Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos Territorial Office, has facilitated the return of 156 stranded Nigerians from Libya in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other key stakeholders. The returnees, comprising 77 adult males, 67 adult females, seven children, and five infants, arrived at the Murtala …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to ensure efficient cash disbursement to the general public over-the-counter and through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The CBN directive is coming in the midst of complaints of acute scarcity of cash by bank customers across the country. Most …

Seyi Law, the Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has stirred controversy with a social media comment mocking Northerners. The exchange occurred on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after a user, @flexiblenancy, posted a derogatory remark about Yoruba people. In her tweet, …

Dr Patrick Okon, a former member of the House of Representatives and lecturer with the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okon’s defection followed his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In …

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said the impact of the newly revamped Port Harcourt Refinery on fuel prices will remain limited due to the devaluation of the naira. Mr Festus Osifo, President of PENGASSAN, said this on Tuesday while confirming that the Port …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised the arrest and detention of prominent lawyer and human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi. He described the incident as a troubling reflection of authoritarian tendencies reminiscent of Nigeria’s military dictatorship era. In a statement issued on social media, Atiku expressed outrage at Farotimi’s …

  As controversy rages over the sack of over 70 tanker drivers sacked by the General Secre­tary of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Afolabi Olawale and endorsed by the President, Williams Akporeha, the affected individuals have taken to various platforms to express their displeasure.   This …

The huge investment by Dangote Sugar Refinery in the Sugar Backward Integration Policy (BIP) of the federal government has been hailed by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), which described its job creation potential as humongous. Director-General of NDE, Silas Agara who commended the Chairman of the Company, Aliko Dangote …

Nestlé Nigeria has expanded its Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria Initiative to include 50 more female retailers in Calabar, Cross River State. At the event to launch this project, the participants were trained in merchandising, bookkeeping, and customer service.   Speaking on the importance of this project, Victoria Uwadoka, …