Meanwhile, families of the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers abducted by terrorists, on Monday laid siege to the Ministry of Transportation and grounded activities.

The couple allegedly trafficked a 21-year-old to London from the streets of Lagos in order to harvest his organ.

Tukur Mamu, who has been negotiating the release of the victims confirmed this on telephone, saying they were released on Monday.

The President thanked the track superstar for making the Nigerian national anthem resonate again from the international podium.

President Saied’s opponents say it will entrench the powers he seized a year ago when he embarked on what has essentially been one-man rule.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria argued that the protest cannot be illegal because it’s freedom of expression and freedom of assembly guaranteed by the constitution.

The NLC and TUC have issued mobilisation letters to all affiliates and allies to commence the protest at all the state capitals and Abuja.

Besides the high cost of aviation fuel, airlines are facing a critical challenge of sourcing forex to maintain their aircraft and acquire spares.

“I am shocked and outraged by the story of the killing of your brother and the abduction of your sister by bandits,” the President said.

He expressed his deep gratitude to Nigerians for their prayers and the medical team following the recent successful surgery on his thigh.

However, Nigeria has been unable to raise gas supply because of declining funding, attacks on upstream facilities and theft of petroleum products.

The bill seeks to compel Nigerians to pay tax to the federal government – like oil and gas operators – before they drill boreholes.

They accused the Edo Governor of disrespecting and undermining the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’ Akpolokpolo Ewuare 11.

Idris was arrested in May this year in Kano after he failed to honour EFCC’s invitation.

Labour Minister Chris Ngige said the Trade Union Act does not allow trade unions to support any political party.

The project when completed will run from Oyingbo in Lagos to Agbado in Ogun State.

The system failure led to the crash of the entire power supply nationwide to 40 megawatts as against 3,000MW generated on Tuesday.

The cash is said to be money used to bribe the NDLEA’s officials who arrested Kyari, while the packs of cocaine are the ones at the heart of the trial.

The figure represents a year-on-year increase of nearly 20%.