The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria’s (PENGASSAN) directive to halt crude oil and gas supplies to its facility, describing the move as “illegal, lawless, and an act of economic sabotage.” In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, the refinery argued that the union […]
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has instructed its members nationwide to withdraw their services following the alleged mass dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers by Dangote Refinery. In a circular issued after an emergency National Executive Council meeting on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and signed by General Secretary Lumumba Okugbawa, […]
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Ex-Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has declared that he never meant to slight the newly crowned Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja by referring to him as “my brother” in his congratulatory message. His reaction followed a backlash over his form of greeting which was considered disrespectful of the Olubadan as a first class royal […]
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come under criticism for calling the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, “my dear brother” in his congratulatory message to the traditional ruler. Obi, in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to congratulate the monarch for his accession to the throne said, “I […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has urged qualified indigenes to apply for the Nigerian Army’s 90th Regular Recruits Intake (RRR) for Trades and Non-Trades Men and Women. It asked them to apply via the army’s official recruitment portal: https://recruitment.army.mil.ng. A statement by the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Bobagunwa Teslim Igbalaye, said […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo In a powerful display of tradition, spirituality, and leadership, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has emerged from his seven-day seclusion, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State. According to a statement by Otunba Moses Olafare, Director of Media & Public Affairs […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has commended President Bola Tinubu for his pro-masses reforms, aimed at creating a sustainable economy for the country. He gave the commendation in Akure on Friday at a Jumat Service to commemorate the 65th Independence anniversary of Nigeria. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor highlighted numerous achievements of […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday promised that the 2026 budget would be driven by inclusive governance, fiscal discipline, and people-centred development. He gave the assurance as the stakeholders’ engagement on the 2026 budget preparation rounded up across the state’s 18 local government areas. Aiyedatiwa, who spoke in Akure, the state capital, affirmed that […]
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Contrary to social media reports that he has proceeded on terminal leave, Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday, chaired the commission’s regular weekly committee and approved the promotion of some junior staff. According to INEC national commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, […]
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By Ikechukwu Amaechi In trying to understand the curious conduct of Siminalayi Fubara since his reinstatement as the governor of Rivers State after serving out a six-month suspension slammed on him by the headmaster of Nigeria’s democracy, President Bola Tinubu, and his class captain, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, I […]
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