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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.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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