Joe Ajaero: NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike if Police Detain Its President
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the police detain its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing. This was disclosed after an emergency National Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday…
Courts’ Restraining Orders on Protests: A Judicial Overreach Or Necessary Evil? – Okutepa, SAN, Reacts
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, has expressed strong reservations about the restraining orders issued by some state High Courts during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. In the lead-up to the August 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance protests…
NNPC Limited Debunks Employment Slot Sale Rumors, Warns Jobseekers of Fraudsters
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) has issued a stern warning to the public, particularly jobseekers, to disregard rumors that employment slots are being sold by the company. In a press release signed by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate…
Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, Reveals How Obaseki Became Governor, Slams Him for Not Recognizing His Reinstatement
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has been at loggerheads with the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, over issues regarding the governorship election in the state. Shaibu was recently reinstated to office by a Federal High Court, but Obaseki has…
ALGON Convenes Historic Meeting to Revolutionize Primary Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria
In a groundbreaking move, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has taken a significant step towards redefining the landscape of primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. On Wednesday, ALGON convened a strategic meeting with the Development Partners…
Presidency Breaks Silence on Seizure of Nigerian Presidential Jets by French Court
The Presidency has finally broken its silence on the seizure of three Nigerian Presidential jets by a French Court, accusing the Chinese company involved, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, of misleading the court. The Street Reporters Newspaper had reported…
French Court Seizes Three Nigerian Presidential Jets Over Long-Standing Business Dispute
In a shocking move, a French court has authorized the seizure of three jets linked to the Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet, citing a long-standing business dispute between Ogun State and Chinese company, Zhongshan. The dispute, which dates back to 2016,…
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
In a move that underscores the severity of the mpox outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the highest level of global health alert under international law. This declaration…
Ondo Women Protest Half-Naked Against Herdsmen Attacks, Demand Justice for Victims
In the wake of sustained attacks, Women in Ondo State, Nigeria, have taken to the streets to protest against the incessant attacks by suspected herdsmen in their communities. The Street Reporters Newspaper reports that in a bold and daring move,…
Investigative Journalist Warns African Business Leaders To Fund Local Institutions or Risk External Control
Investigative journalist and filmmaker David Hundeyin has sounded the alarm on the pervasive influence of external actors on Africa’s development. In a scathing critique, Hundeyin argued that the continent’s business leaders must come together to fund local think tanks, policy…
Gowon, Jonathan, Buhari, Others in Attendance As Tinubu Presides Over Council of State Meeting Amidst Economic Hardship
In a significant move to address the growing economic concerns in the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presided over the Council of State meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together a gathering of former presidents, state governors, and…
