Day: September 10, 2024

DSS Denies Invasion Of SERAP’s Offices

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The Department of State Services, DSS has dismissed as “inaccurate and misleading” the reports claiming that it’s operatives invaded the offices of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP in Abuja and Lagos. The DSS made this known in a statement on its website on Monday night explaining that the two unarmed Service operatives who visited the Abuja office of SERAP were lawfully detailed on routine investigation. SERAP, an advocacy organization,raised the alarm via its official X handle on Monday, saying that DSS operatives had taken over its Abuja office.…

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US Blocks Nigeria’s Cryptocurrency Fraudster, Imposes $50,000 Fine

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The Kansas Attorney General’s Office, United States, successfully thwarted an attempt by Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national, to defraud a Kansas resident of cryptocurrency. This was revealed in a statement titled, “State of Kansas, U.S., Thwarts Attempt by Nigerian Crypto Scammer to Defraud Resident, Attracting Over $50,000 in Civil Penalties.” BitKE, known for reporting on Bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain activity in Africa, disclosed the news on Monday via its X handle #BitcoinKE. According to the Attorney General’s Office, Akinyemi promised the victim a large return for investing in cryptocurrency.…

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Labour Party Crisis: Government Otti, Obi Are Betrayers – Abure

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The embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, has accused the party’s presidential candidate from last year’s election, Peter Obi, and the party’s sole governor, Dr. Alex Otti of Abia State, of betrayal and actively fostering divisions within the party. He made these allegations on Monday in Abuja during a national executive council (NEC) meeting at the party’s headquarters, where he expressed confidence that the ongoing crisis within the party would soon be resolved. It is worth noting that last Wednesday, Obi, Otti, and several party…

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Buhari Will Be Laughing At Nigerians Now Over Current Hardship– Abati

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A former presidential aide and journalist, Reuben Abati, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s management of Nigeria’s economy. He stated that Nigerians are now experiencing significant embarrassment regarding economic management, a situation that would prompt laughter from former President Muhammadu Buhari. Abati, who is an anchor of The Morning Show on ARISE TV, said, “We now find ourselves in a situation where former President Muhammadu Buhari will be laughing. He might say, ‘Okay, I think these Yoruba people claim they know how to manage the economy. Well, it’s now in…

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Gunmen Raid Government Hospital, Kidnap Nurses On Duty

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Bandits have abducted nurses at a Primary Health Care Center at Layin Dan Auta village in Kuyello Ward, Birnin Gwari Area of Kaduna State. According to community sources, the bandits had targeted a primary school in Kuyello, located on the outskirts of the town. However, when they could not find pupils to abduct, they reportedly moved to the nearby hospital where they abducted the nurses on duty. A community leader in the area, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed the incident and described the situation as worrisome. “They arrived in…

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Joe Ajaero: NLC Gives Tinubu Midnight Deadline, Threatens Severe Consequences

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the unconditional release of its President, Joe Ajaero, by Monday midnight, or it will face severe repercussions. This demand was outlined in a communiqué following the NLC’s National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting on Monday. The Labour leaders further condemned Ajaero’s arrest and detention as “brazen and illegal.” In response to this situation, the NLC has convened an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) for Tuesday at 9:00 AM to decide on further actions against…

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