The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero on Monday for failing to honor an invitation by the agency. DSS source who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the organisation had earlier invited Ajaero over a petition against him by some top NLC leaders bordering on national security. “You know that our new DG (Director-General), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi resumed duty less than two weeks ago. This was one of the petitions he inherited. He insisted that we invite the NLC president to clear the air on some of the allegations.”

Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by Department of State Services (DSS) officers early Monday morning after failing to honor an invitation from the agency, sources have confirmed.

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to equipping the Nigeria Police Force with modern tools and resources to enhance its effectiveness. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, in Kano State, on Saturday, Tinubu outlined plans for substantial investments in the police force and a significant recruitment drive aimed at engaging more youth in national security efforts.

President Bola Tinubu wrapped up his official visit to China on Friday, declaring the trip "perfect and successful" during a meeting with Nigerians residing there. The President’s visit included discussions with top Chinese officials and participation in the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has revealed that the September 14 deadline issued by the Federal Government as the final date for the linkage of the National Identification Number, NIN, with the Subscribers’ Identity Modules, SIM, remains sacrosanct.

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condemned the attack by terrorist in Mafa, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, which led to the death of 34 persons. Chairman of the forum who is also Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who spoke on behalf of the group expressed outrage over the attack, describing it a senseless violence that has inflicted immense grief on the affected families and communities.