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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike starting today Monday, in response to the dismissal of over 800 workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which the union claims violates labor laws and international conventions. The strike involves halting crude oil and gas supplies to the…
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Seychelles’ presidential election has ended without a clear winner, prompting a rerun between the top two candidates. Opposition candidate Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the vote, while incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan got 46.4%, both below the 50% needed for victory. The date for the rerun has not been announced. Herminie, from the historically dominant United…
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Federal Government has rejected recent claims by international platforms and online commentators that terrorists in Nigeria are systematically committing genocide against Christians. In a Sunday statement, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris called these allegations false, baseless, and divisive, emphasizing that they misrepresent Nigeria’s complex security issues. He warned that framing the fight against terrorism as…
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Governor Hope Uzodimma has called for a change in attitude among Nigerians as the country approaches its 65th Independence Anniversary. He noted this on Sunday, September 28, 2025 during the 65th Independence Anniversary Inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service held at the Government House Chapel Owerri. While he emphasized the importance of reviewing the nation’s past, focusing on…
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Remo Stars has advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after defeating Comoros champions US Zilimadjou 1–0 in Abeokuta on Friday, sealing a 5–0 aggregate win. With a 4–0 first-leg cushion, Remo controlled the return fixture, staying compact and disciplined before Alex Oyowah converted a penalty in the 74th minute.…
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Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has warned that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is underperforming, contributing only 0.83% of GDP in 2023 despite vast deposits of lithium, cobalt, and gold. It urged urgent reforms, including passing a new Solid Minerals Reform Act within 12 months, creating a National Minerals Development Council, deploying digital licensing,…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce a nationwide digital ID scheme by 2029 to curb illegal migration and simplify access to services. The ID, stored on phones, will be mandatory for proving the right to work but not required to be carried in public. The government says it will also ease…
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President Bola Tinubu has compared Nigerians’ economic hardships to the “pain of a painful surgery,” assuring that growth and prosperity are near. Speaking at the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Tinubu said reforms since he assumed office were tough but necessary to stabilize the economy. He thanked citizens for their…
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Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved N8 billion to offset part of the state’s huge pension arrears inherited from past administrations. Of the sum, N5bn is allocated to state pensioners and N3bn to local government pensioners. The state pension board’s Permanent Secretary, Mohammed Usman, explained that no pensions were paid during former Governor Jibrilla…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced a major reorganization of its operations and workforce, citing repeated sabotage by staff that threatened the safety of its 650,000 barrels per day facility. In a letter dated September 24, 2025, the company instructed affected employees to hand over company property and await clearance for their entitlements, emphasizing…
