In a significant legal move, the Nigerian Federal Government, through the Department of State Services (DSS), has filed a five-count criminal charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against activist Omoyele Sowore and the parent companies of X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, Meta Platforms, Inc. The charges stem from a series of posts publishedContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Government Files Landmark Cybercrime Charges Against Sowore and Tech Giants”
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From ASUU Protests to Tinubu’s Brazil Visit, PDP Zoning, Kano Controversy, and Oil Theft Battles — Nigeria’s Week in 10 Big Stories
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide protest for August 26, 2025, to demand attention to unpaid arrears and poor working conditions. Nigeria has signed a bilateral air services agreement with Brazil to enhance trade and tourism. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South to maintain internal equity. The Kano State Government denied allegations of financial mismanagement, while President Tinubu met with Brazil’s leader to strengthen relations. The NNPC revealed organized crude oil theft by international syndicates, and military efforts against oil theft now include vessel incineration due to legal challenges.
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