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NLC President Joe Ajaero Released After Hours in DSS Custody
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the release of its President, Joe Ajaero, from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), after being detained for several hours.
According to Benson Upah, NLC’s head of information, Ajaero was freed late Monday night, as reported by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Ajaero was taken into custody by DSS officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for a Trade Union Congress event.
His detention sparked concern within the NLC, which issued an ultimatum to the federal government, demanding his release by midnight on Monday.
After several hours in detention, Ajaero was finally released at 11:10 p.m. that night.
The NLC had earlier threatened to take action if their president was not freed within the given timeframe.
The arrest came amid reports that the secret police also raided the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), raising concerns about the government’s stance on civil liberties and union rights.
Ajaero’s release has provided temporary relief, but the incident has heightened tensions between the labor movement and the government, as many continue to question the motives behind his detention.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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