Ahead of the nationwide protests organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress, the police have deployed special forces and tactical teams across the country to ensure peaceful demonstrations and prevent any breakdown of law and order. Police commands in several states confirmed that officers and equipment have been mobilised to protect protesters and the general public, while guarding against attempts by hoodlums or political elements to hijack the rallies. The protests […]

The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the circulation of false reports alleging the deaths of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.). The decision followed the consideration of a motion raised during plenary by Senator Titus Zam, who expressed concern over the growing spread of misinformation on social media. He noted that claims of Akpabio’s death in a […]

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress have begun assembling at the Congress’ Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest over the worsening insecurity across the country. Those already present include the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside representatives of various civil society organisations. Also in attendance are Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement, who have joined the mobilisation. Security operatives have been deployed to the area, with […]

The Nigeria Police Force has insisted that no court order restrains it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, dismissing claims to the contrary as a misinterpretation of an existing court ruling. The police position was made clear on Tuesday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to questions on the decision by the Nigerian Bar Association to threaten a contempt suit against the Inspector-General […]