Tom Chiahemen, Author at National Accord Newspaper

FG moves to rescue trapped miners in Zamfara pit collapse

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FG moves to rescue trapped miners in Zamfara pit collapse

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

Federal Government has launched a coordinated rescue effort following the collapse of a mining pit in Kadauri Community, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, an incident that has already claimed multiple lives and left others trapped underground. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, confirmed the...

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

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NiMet predicts 3 days of rain, thunderstorms across Nigeria

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast, warning of widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with potential risks of flooding in some regions. In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet projected that parts of northern Nigeria—including Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina,...

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TUC slams Dangote Refinery over sackings, demands workers’ reinstatement and public apology

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a strong demand for the immediate and unconditional reinstatement of workers reportedly dismissed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery for affiliating with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, TUC Secretary...

DSS set to arraign X, Facebook, Sowore over alleged false claim against Tinubu

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

The stage is set for the arraignment on Tuesday of politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore; X Incorp (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook) Incorp before a Federal High Court in Abuja over Sowore’s alleged false claim against the person of President Bola Tinubu by tagging him “a criminal.” The...

Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Muhammadu Dingyadi

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FG urges PENGASSAN to suspend planned strike over Dangote Refinery dispute

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

Amid rising tensions over alleged anti-labour practices at the Dangote Refinery, the Federal Government has called on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to reconsider its planned industrial action. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, issued the appeal in a statement released...

DSS vs Pat Utomi, Associates: Court delivers judgment in suit challenging ‘Shadow Govt’

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will on September 29, 2025 deliver judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) challenging the legality of Prof. Pat Utomi’s alleged plan to establish a “shadow government” in Nigeria. The presiding judge, James Omotosho, after entertaining arguments...

Executive Chairman of Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacchaeus Adedeji

FIRS, Adedeji and Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy vision, By JACK OKUDE

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

The latest news on Nigeria’s growing tax revenue haul is something to cheer for many reasons. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said it has collected N20.62 trillion in tax revenue between January and August 2025, a period of eight months. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, who reeled out the...

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Bauchi Governor, Mohammed fires Women Affairs Commissioner in surprise shake-up

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has removed Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko from her position as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development. The announcement was made in a statement released early Monday by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor. Describing the move as part of...

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Nigerian Navy shuts down 6 illegal refineries in Delta, seizes over 11,000 litres of stolen crude

Tom Chiahemen September 29, 2025

Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on oil theft, dismantling six illegal refining sites in the Obodo Omadino community of Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Warri by Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, Commanding Officer of Forward Operating Base...

Troops eliminate terrorists in North East

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Troops crush terrorists in North East offensive, neutralise 14, recover arms, explosives

Tom Chiahemen September 28, 2025

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded significant breakthroughs in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign across Borno and Adamawa States, neutralising 14 terrorists and seizing arms, explosives, and critical logistics supplies between 21 and 27 September 2025. In a major offensive on 27 September,...

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Terrorism: Ndume seeks deployment of troops to safeguard Kirawa, other border communities

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri September 28, 2025

Former Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South), has called on the military authorities to deploy troops to safeguard Kirawa and other surrounding communities bordering Gwoza local government area and Cameroon Republic. This followed yesterday’s (Friday) Boko Haram ambush along Kirawa-Pulka road at around 3:pm...

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Federal lawmaker awards 100 million to 1000 students in Nasarawa

By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia September 28, 2025

Over 1000 students from the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State have benefitted from scholarship grants facilitated by the federal lawmaker representing Doma, Keana, and Awe Federal Constituency, Hon. Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba. Speaking at the ceremony which held on Saturday, at De First Crown Hotel Lafia, the Federal...

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World Rabies Day: 70% Dog vaccination key to ending rabies in Nigeria — LMS boss

Tom Chiahemen September 28, 2025

To effectively curb the transmission of rabies in Nigeria, at least 70% of the country’s dog population must be vaccinated, the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Livestock Management Services (LMS), Dr. Bala Muhammed, has said. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

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Abuja–Kaduna train set to resume next week after safety repairs — NRC

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- September 28, 2025

Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to resume the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service next week, following weeks of suspension due to a track incident. In a statement issued on Saturday from Lagos, the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed the development, citing the completion of...

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PDP extends submission deadline for convention forms indefinitely

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- September 28, 2025

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced an indefinite extension of the deadline for the submission of nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of its upcoming national convention. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by Debo Ologunagba, Secretary of the Publicity Sub-Committee of the National Convention...

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Troops raid Benue forest, rescue 2 kidnapped Immigration officers

By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi September 28, 2025

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully rescued two officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service who were kidnapped in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The rescue was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday by Lt. Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, and shared...

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Tinubu commissions 874 cadets into Nigerian Armed Forces

Tom Chiahemen September 28, 2025

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, commissioned 874 cadets into the Nigerian Armed Forces during a ceremony at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President officiated the commissioning of cadets from multiple courses, including the 72 Regular Course, Short Service Course 48 (Army),...

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NAF welcomes 275 newly commissioned officers into Air Force family, soaring to serve

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- September 28, 2025

On behalf of the officers, airmen, airwomen, and civilian staff of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, has warmly welcomed the 275 newly commissioned officers from the Nigerian Defence Academy into the Air Force family. A statement issued by...

Tinubu urges IMF, World Bank to boost climate finance

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Tinubu urges IMF, World Bank to boost climate finance

Tom Chiahemen September 28, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong appeal to global financial institutions—including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and African Development Bank (AfDB)—to significantly ramp up funding for climate initiatives across Africa. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at a Climate Summit on the sidelines of the 80th...

Quiet Everyone! King Trump Addresses His Subjects…By CHIDI AMUTA

CHIDI AMUTA September 28, 2025

The world will not be in a hurry to forget Donald Trump’s address last Thursday to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. While UNGA addresses have become something of an annual ritual among world leaders, the occasional brilliant speech and touching rhetoric can sometimes touch the...