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...
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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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
By KINGSLEY OYONG AKAM, Lancaster, UK For decades, a career in Nigeria’s public service was considered a guaranteed path to security in old age. Teachers, security personnel, nurses, clerks, and administrators dedicated their lives to the nation, believing that retirement would bring rest, dignity, and financial stability. Today, however,...
Amidst the continued rise of Bitcoin and the renewed enthusiasm for global crypto investment, cloud mining is becoming a preferred method for investors to generate passive income. Among numerous platforms, Pioneer Hash once again stood out, earning the title of “2025 Best Return on Investment Platform,” firmly maintaining its...
Manchester United endured a painful 3-1 loss to Brentford on Saturday, increasing the pressure on struggling manager Ruben Amorim after Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty. Amorim’s team suffered from a shaky defensive display as Thiago struck twice within the first 20 minutes, capitalizing on United’s disorganized backline. Manchester...
— “ _Borno Homegrown Model”_ is proving to be a powerful tool in weakening Boko Haram’s influence and curbing violent extremism in the state, according to Retired Brigadier-General Abdullahi Ishaq, Special Adviser on Security to Governor Babagana Zulum. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Summit on Preventing and...