Gani Adams, Ajaero, Turji, Eguavoen, in the news
The arrest of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) generated widespread criticisms. Also, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Adams, wrote a strongly-worded letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his policies, demanding reversal. NERC fines DisCos N9.11bn for overbilling Turji’s N30m levies […]
gani adams, ajaero, turji, eguavoen, in the news
The arrest of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) generated widespread criticisms. Also, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Adams, wrote a strongly-worded letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his policies, demanding reversal.
Additionally, political tensions rose in Kano State, as Rabiu Kwankwaso accused the federal government of partisan distribution of palliative relief, a claim strongly refuted by the APC. Meanwhile, confusion erupted in Nigerian football as Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, had to dismiss rumours about his resignation. In Zamfara State, a notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, imposed a N30 million levy on a local community, heightening fears and prompting a military response, with officials vowing to capture the criminal kingpin.
These and more events within the week were captured in this edition of ‘People in the News’.