Tag Archives: nigeria

President Tinubu appoints new security and intelligence chiefs

On Monday November 4, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release of all minors currently on trial for taking part in protests against the cost of living.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new security and intelligence chiefs, a week after their predecessors abruptly resigned, local media reported. Mohammed Mohammed, who headed Nigeria’s mission to Libya, will lead the National Intelligence Agency. Adeola Ajayi will helm the Department of State Security. The previous agency chiefs, appointed by …

Read More »

At least 18 dead in three separate road accidents in 5 days in Nigeria

At least 18 dead in three separate road accidents in 5 days in Nigeria

At least 18 persons died in three separate road crashes within five days on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has said. The accidents have been attributed to speeding, wrongful overtaking, and the lack of adequate rest, leading to fatigue, among other factors.The command’s Spokesperson, Florence …

Read More »

Seven Poles arrested in Nigeria for raising Russian flag

Seven Poles arrested in Nigeria for raising Russian flag

Nigerian security forces have announced the arrest of seven Polish nationals, for raising Russian flags during anti-government protests this week. “They were arrested in the northern state of Kano,” Peter Afunanya, a spokesperson for the state security service, said on Wednesday. Afunanya said the Poles were detained during efforts by …

Read More »

Bola Tinubu calls for end to protests over cost of living

Bola Tinubu calls for end to protests over cost of living

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday called for a suspension of protests over the country’s high cost of living, saying the suspension would create an opportunity for dialogue, local media reported. This is his first public comments since the citizens took on the streets to protest bad governance and the …

Read More »