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PENGASSAN Rejects Communiqué, Demands Justice for 800 Sacked Workers

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified that it did not sign the communiqué that led to the suspension of its nationwide strike against the Dangote Refinery. The union, which halted its four-day strike on Wednesday following Federal Government intervention, maintained that its grievances were far from resolved. At a press conference in Abuja, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo said the union suspended the action “in good faith” but warned that the […]

October 2, 2025

General

Shettima Returns to Abuja After UNGA, Germany Trips

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week of high-level engagements in New York and Germany, where he stood in for President Bola Tinubu at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Shettima’s aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, early Thursday and was received by senior government officials. At the UNGA, the Vice President delivered Tinubu’s national address, pressing for far-reaching reforms of the United Nations […]

October 2, 2025

Police officers in Edo and Delta enforce ban on unauthorised sirens, tinted glass, and unregistered vehicles under new directives.

General

Tinted Glass Ban: Police Begin Enforcement in Edo, Delta

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Zone Five Police Command has intensified enforcement of the ban on unauthorised sirens, tinted glass permits, and other restricted vehicle accessories in Edo and Delta States. The exercise, according to a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tijani Momoh, is in line with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Momoh quoted the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5, Salma-Dogo Garba, as saying the enforcement will also cover the […]

October 2, 2025

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Sport

CGC Volleyball Premier League: Offa, UCEM Seal Thrilling Five-Set Wins

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League (Phase One) in Abuja delivered another pulsating round of action on Day 11, with drama, upsets, and standout performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The men’s category produced two classic five-set battles as Offa Volleyball Club and UCEM Volleyball Club fought back from difficult positions to record memorable wins. Offa VC edged Kano Pillars 3-2 in a rollercoaster contest, taking the first two sets 25-22 and 30-28 […]

October 1, 2025 2

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Sport

Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu: Media Community Demand Justice

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigerian media industry is in mourning following the murder of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a young journalist with Arise News. Somtochukwu was killed in her Abuja residence on September 29, 2025, by suspected armed robbers. In a statement issued Tuesday, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA), described the killing as a devastating loss, not only to Maduagwu’s family and colleagues but also to the entire Nigerian media industry. “Somtochukwu was not only a shining light in […]

October 1, 2025 2

Business

PENGASSAN Suspends Strike, Warns of Fresh Action if Demands are Ignored

By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike but warned it will not hesitate to resume without notice if its demands are not met. The strike, which began on September 28, was sparked by the sudden dismissal of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery, barely two weeks after the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the union. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja, PENGASSAN President, Comrade […]

October 1, 2025

Security

IPC Demands Probe, Justice Over Killing of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu

By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for an urgent and independent investigation into the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News, who died after an armed attack at her residence in Abuja, on September 29. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM at Unique Apartments in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory, where as many as 15 armed men forced their way into the 16-unit complex. Despite security guards […]

October 1, 2025

Nigerian flag waving during 65th Independence anniversary celebration in Abuja.

Security

Nigeria at 65: Questions Linger on Whether Citizens Feel Safer

By Zainab Bakare As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, questions linger on whether citizens feel safer today than in decades past. From the civil war of the 1960s to today’s fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, security remains at the heart of the nation’s struggle for stability. In his Independence Day broadcast, President Bola Tinubu insisted the country is making progress. “The officers and men of our armed forces and other security agencies are working tirelessly and making significant […]

October 1, 2025

Security

Forest Guards Killings in Kwara Highlight Growing Security Concerns — DG NILDS

By Julian Osamoto The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has condemned the killing of forest guards and residents in Ogbayo, Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. In a statement released on October 1, 2025, through his media aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman while, warning that the incident reflects Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, described the slain forest guards as heroes who paid the ultimate price in defence of their […]

October 1, 2025