Inside Nigeria: Protest, Petrol, Palava!

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PoliZ
August 24, 2024

Hey Zitizen,

A new week, a new edition of PoliZ Konnect. This is your go-to Newsletter for all major governance related news in Nigeria.

Nothing has changed this week, we are still breaking down the key happenings in a fun, easy-to-read way that keeps you in the loop without the stress.

We’ll be discussing all these news items during our Twitter Space today at 7 PM! Come, let’s break down what's really happening in Nigeria. Don’t miss it! Here is the link to set a reminder.

NLC Threatens Shutdown Over Ajaero's Police Invite

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is fired up! They're threatening to shut down the country if their president, Joe Ajaero, is arrested by the police. This all started after he got invited for questioning on some serious charges, including terrorism financing and cybercrime.

Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero.

Petrol Scarcity remains

Fuel wahala is back again! Independent marketers are now selling petrol at a whopping ₦780 per litre. The scarcity has led to long queues everywhere, and some stations are even charging as high as ₦950 per litre. It is not easy.

Monkeypox Outbreak in Nigeria

Mpox cases are back, with 40 confirmed across 13 states. The NCDC is stepping up to control the spread. Please stay safe.

September Rollout for Dangote Refinery

The Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have agreed to start rolling out petrol by September. Local crude oil sales in naira are set to kick off on October 1st. Fingers crossed this helps with the fuel scarcity!

FG Hikes Passport Fees

Passport fees are going up! Starting September 1st, expect to pay ₦50,000 for the 32-page passport and ₦100,000 for the 64-page one. Better get your passports renewed ASAP!

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun sworn in as CJN

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has stepped down, and Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is now the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. She’s the first woman to hold the role, and we’re all watching to see what’s next.

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun

Bolt Acts to Halt Nigeria-South Africa 'Taxi War'

The online taxi company Bolt has put a stop to "inter-country" ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa. This comes after some people from both countries started booking and cancelling rides as a prank, stirring up a social media rivalry. Bolt just said, “Nope, not today!”

Whistleblower PIDOMNigeria Arrested

The Nigeria Police Force announced the arrest of Bristol Tamunobiefiri, aka PIDOM, for allegedly undermining government operations. Known for his anonymous whistleblowing on X.com, PIDOM was picked up in a hotel in Rivers State. Before the arrest was confirmed, there were fears as PIDOM had been missing since August 5th.

That’s a Wrap!

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