NUPENG Suspends Nationwide Strike Following Agreement With Dangote Refinery
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike. The decision came after an agreement reached on Tuesday with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals management regarding the disputed…
Israel Launches First Known Military Strike on Hamas Leaders in Qatar
Israel carried out a strike targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, according to two Israeli sources cited by CNN. This appears to be the first known Israeli military operation against the militant group in the Gulf nation. A senior Israeli…
Army Officer Rescued by Villagers After Abduction in Delta State Forest
Major Josiah, the army officer abducted in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, has been rescued by villagers from the dense forest of Tuomo community. He was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday night by armed youths who stormed his lodge, ransacked…
Governor Uba Sani Rejects El-Rufai’s Claim of Mentorship, Names Tinubu and Fawehinmi as His Political Leaders
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has rejected claims by his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, that he is one of El-Rufai’s mentees, asserting instead that his political inspirations are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi.…
NCAA to Name and Shame Airlines Over Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to publicly name and shame airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations, particularly regarding flight cancellations and delays. In a strongly worded post on his X account on…
Benue Man Ogale Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend Deborah Okwori to Death
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Lintex Ogale, a man from Benue State, who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, Deborah Okwori, to death in her mainland apartment. Deputy Public Relations Officer Babaseyi Oluseyi confirmed the…
Ali Baba Evicted from Victoria Island Property After Court Restores Ownership to Original Family
Veteran Nigerian comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has been evicted from his multi-million-naira Victoria Island property following a lengthy ownership dispute. The property, located at 324A Akin Ogunlewe Street, Victoria…
NLC, Federal Workers Urge Immediate Review of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Amid Soaring Living Costs
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government workers have called for an urgent review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 benchmark is no longer sustainable. The demand follows moves by several states to raise the…
Peter Obi Opens Up on Health Concerns, Announces Short Break
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has announced that he will be stepping back briefly from public engagements on medical advice. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, he revealed that he had been unwell while attending…
Nigeria Tightens Border Surveillance as Ebola Outbreak Hits DR Congo
The Federal Government has stepped up monitoring and screening at all entry points in response to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Director of Port Health Services at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…