Benson Upah: Ajaero’s Arrest Diversionary Tactic By Government To Distract Nigerians from Petrol Price Hike
“Government has some policies that it wants to unravel, doesn’t want any opposition voice to be heard,” says NLC’s Upah.
“Government has some policies that it wants to unravel, doesn’t want any opposition voice to be heard,” says NLC’s Upah.
Joe Ajaero, NLC President, who was arrested early Monday by DSS, has been released late Monday night on bail.
NNPC and Chevron have transitioned five JV assets to PIA terms, targeting 165,000 barrels per day by end of 2024.
Air Peace has distanced itself from Joe Ajaero’s arrest, clarifying that a 2023 petition has long been resolved.
NLC President Ajaero was arrested by DSS at Abuja Airport on Monday, just before his official trip to the UK.
Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria’s proposed VAT hike will exacerbate Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis and harm economic growth.
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has dismissed the PDP as a defunct party, claiming the NNPP is poised to lead Nigeria
A 42m Bennetti yacht moored in St-Tropez, France, belongs to a private Nigerian citizen, not Tinubu, the Presidency has clarified.
NCMM DG Holloway has highlighted the need for improved storytelling, infrastructure to make Nigeria’s museums more engaging, globally relevant.
Nigeria has embraced the One-China policy as China pledged support in stabilising West Africa and boosting Nigerian capacity building.
Tinubu has charged the Nigeria Police to embrace modern technology and community policing in combating crime.
NNPC says it has no intention of monopolising petrol distribution, and Dangote Refinery can sell at lower prices to Nigerians.
Nigeria’s government has faced criticism for failing to plan adequately for subsidy removal, leading to higher cost of living.
Tinubu has promised to replicate China’s infrastructure in Nigeria and said petrol price hike is a hard decision towards reforms.
The NPF has reaffirmed its ban on private firearm use, also warning against gunrunners, fraudulent licensing claims.
Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed has assured corps members of allowance increases in line with civil servants’ improved pay.
Tinubu has called on world leaders to embrace multilateralism and reject protectionism as essential steps towards achieving lasting peace.
Nigeria’s deputy oil minister Lokpobiri claims government is not fixing petrol prices as the sector is already deregulated.
Tinubu in Beijing has described the $280 billion Economic Trade Partnership growth between Africa and China as exponential.
Edwin Clark wants FCT Minister Wike tried for treason over threats to “set fire” to PDP-governed states.
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