The Department of State Services (DSS) released Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following intense public outrage over his arrest. Ajaero, who was detained while en route to the United Kingdom for official duties, was granted bail late Monday night. His arrest sparked widespread condemnation from civil society organizations, pro-democracy activists, and labour unions, all demanding his immediate and unconditional release. Pro-democracy advocate and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced Ajaero’s release, calling the arrest a "fascist" move by the government on social media. Ajaero was apprehended at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, a development that…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control(NAFDAC) has issued public alerts, warning Nigerians against the use of a popular bar soap and some drug products. The NAFDAC warning follows separate alerts issued by the countries where the products were manufactured. The agency, which issued the warning via posts on its X handle on Monday, said the soap product was found to contain chemicals that could harm human reproductive organs and unborn children, and cause “skin sensitisation.” The affected products, according to NAFDAC, are Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap manufactured in Germany and some unregistered drug products that…