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Sep

2024

Ondo Students’ Leaders Embrace Peaceful Dialogue, Shun Planned October 1st Nationwide Protest

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash

Ondo Students’ Leaders To Shun Planned October 1st Nationwide Protest, Embrace Peaceful Dialogue Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, Senior Special Assistant on Student Affairs to Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, after extensive consultation and engagement with students’ union leaders and key stakeholders within the state, resolved that Ondo State students will not participate in the planned nationwide protest scheduled for October 1st, 2024. This decision comes after constructive dialogue, during which student leaders acknowledged the ongoing commitment of the Ondo State Government to prioritize student welfare and address their concerns. The SSA on Student Affairs reassured the…

Sep

2024

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Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Seeks Imprisonment Of Alleged Contemnor For Failing To Comply With Court Order

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics

Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Seeks Imprisonment Of Alleged Contemnor For Failing To Comply With Court Order A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled hearing for October 24 in a contempt proceeding initiated by the reinstated Edo Deputy Governor, Phillip Shuaibu against Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, claiming to be the Deputy Governor. Justice James Omotosho chose the date on Tuesday after Shuaibu’s lawyer, Reuben Eguaba drew his attention to a motion by his client seeking Omobayo’s committal to prison for allegedly failing to comply with a subsisting order of the court. Justice Omotosho directed that Omobayo be served with all the…

Sep

2024

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No MORE Stopping To Check Papers – Police Reveal NPF E-CMR Benefits

Human Rights, News Flash, People Reorientation

‘No More Stopping To Check Papers’, Police Reveal NPF E-CMR Benefits The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry innovation aimed at revolutionising how vehicle information is verified and handled on the road. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared the development through a series of social media posts on Thursday, highlighting the ease and efficiency of the “e-policing” innovation. Adejobi said under the leadership of Inspector-General Olukayode Egbetokun, the Electronic Central Motor Registry system has been launched to make roads safer and the policing process smoother. The FPRO said this new…

Sep

2024

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Peter Obi, Wife Was Not Arrested By DSS – Media Adviser

Human Rights, News Flash, Personality

DSS Didn’t Arrest Peter Obi, Wife (Details Emerge) The Media Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Val Obienyem has debunked the rumour making the rounds that the former Anambra State governor was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at his home in Anambra State. In a statement on Tuesday, Obienyem dismissed the report, describing it as false and baseless. He recalled that the rumour first surfaced on Saturday, but was promptly refuted, adding that despite this, the false narrative has continued to spread. According to…

Sep

2024

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NLC President, Joe Ajaero Released On Bail By DSS

Human Rights, Labour, News Flash

DSS Releases NLC President, Joe Ajaero, On Bail The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been released from custody on bail. The development was confirmed by the Omoyele Sowore, the .presidential candidate of the African Action Congress party in a post on social media platform X. It can be recalled that Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en-route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference on workers’ rights and social justice. Reacting to the arrest, the NLC…

Sep

2024

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NLC Threatens Showdown As They Confirm Ajaero’s Arrest

Human Rights, News Flash

NLC Confirms Ajaero’s Arrest, Threatens Showdown The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused security operatives of abducting its President, Joe Ajaero, and forcefully whisking him away without a warrant. Recall that GISTSMATE MEDIA had reported Ajaero’s arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport this morning. Following the arrest, the NLC alerted all its affiliates, state councils, and Nigerian workers, urging them to remain vigilant and on high alert. The NLC in a statement by its Head Media/Information, Benson Upah, described the arrest as “an unmistakable demonstration of the height of lawlessness being perpetuated by the Nigerian government and its agencies…

Sep

2024

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NLC President Joe Ajero, Arrested By DSS

Human Rights, News Flash, Security

DSS Arrests NLC President, Joe Ajaero Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Ajaero was apprehended this morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official engagement. Although the specific reasons for his arrest remain unclear, Ajaero was reportedly en route to attend the Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference, which is taking place today in the UK. Details later…

Sep

2024

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Court Sends 10 #EndBadGovernance Protesters To Prison

News Flash, Human Rights, Judiciary

Court Sends 10 #EndBadGovernance Protesters To Prison A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that 10 individuals, arrested during the recent #Endbadgovernance protests, should be remanded in both Suleja and Keffi prisons in Niger and Nasarawa states. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Monday, also instructed that the only female among them – Angel Love Innocent (51 years) be remanded in Suleja prison (Niger State), while the nine, who are male, should be kept in Keffi prison (Nasarawa States). The nine male defendants are Michael Tobiloba Adaramoye (Lenin), 28yrs; Adeyemi Abiodun Abayomi (Yomi), 34 yrs; Suleiman Yakubu, 28…

Sep

2024

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Amnesty International Reacts As Mass Trial Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters Begin In Abuja, Kano, Kaduna Today

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash

Mass Trial Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters Begins In Abuja, Kano, Kaduna Today; AI Reacts Amnesty International Nigeria, has condemned the mass trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters. The trial will begin in Abuja, Kano and Kaduna today. Recall that a good number of protesters were arrested by security agents during the hunger/ hardship protests in August, 2024. Condemning their mass trial in a statement on its X platform on Monday, AI said: “Amnesty International condemns the sham trial of the protesters even before it began, and calls for an end to these endless bizarre attempts to deprive people of the right to peaceful…

Aug

2024

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First Ladies Unite: Mrs. Priscilla Otti Joins Senator Oluremi Tinubu In Signing Landmark Compact, Expresses Gratitude To The President’s Wife For Championing Women’s Rights

Empowerment, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash, Women Empowerment

First Ladies Unite: Mrs. Priscilla Otti Joins Senator Oluremi Tinubu in Signing Landmark Compact, Expresses Gratitude to the President's Wife for Championing Women's Rights In a commanding demonstration of leadership and commitment to advancing gender equality, the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, led the historic signing of a compact with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) during the UNFPA Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Social Norms Summit. Held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, this significant event gathered First Ladies from across the nation, each of whom, alongside Senator Tinubu, signed the agreement…