Tinubu’s Shea Policy Will Place Nigeria At Forefront Of Global Market, Says Idris

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s suspension of raw shea exports as a visionary step designed to transform Nigeria into a global leader in value-added shea products. Speaking at the 20th Northern Zonal Accountants’

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

News·Politics

2026 Osun Governorship: Ex-Senator Hussein Joins APC Race

Former Senator representing Osun West, Mudashiru Hussein, has formally announced his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hussein made his declaration on Tuesday after a meeting with the State

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

Politics

Dino Melaye Declares PDP “Dead And Buried”

Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has dismissed the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staging a comeback, insisting the opposition party is “dead and buried” and now under the influence of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in an

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

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NUPENG, Dangote Group Reach Agreement To End Strike

The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its two-day strike after reaching an agreement with the Dangote Group on Tuesday. NUPENG’s National President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed the development, disclosing that the Dangote refinery management, led by

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

News

Peter Obi Decries Collapse Of Nigeria’s Textile Industry

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over the collapse of Nigeria’s once-thriving textile industry. He described its decline as a glaring example of the country’s wasted economic opportunities. Obi, who recently resumed public

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

Politics

Zoning Presidential Ticket Is Blackmail, Opposition Must Open Up – Momodu

Former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has faulted the zoning of presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. He described the arrangement as unconstitutional and a ploy to weaken opposition parties. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

News·Headlines·Politics

Senate Bars Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan From Resumption Pending Appeal Court Verdict

The Senate has ruled out the immediate resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, insisting that her six-month suspension remains subject to an ongoing judicial process. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Acting Clerk to the

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

Economy·Politics

Kachikwu: Buhari Threatened To Sack Me If Petrol Subsidy Removal Failed

Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has disclosed that the late President Muhammadu Buhari once threatened to relieve him of his duties if his push to end petrol subsidy turned out unsuccessful. Kachikwu, who served as minister between

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News

Fuel Crisis Looms as Dangote, NUPENG, IPMAN Fight Escalate

Efforts to resolve the escalating conflict between Dangote Refinery and oil workers’ unions collapsed yesterday, deepening concerns of a nationwide fuel supply disruption. Talks involving the refinery management, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), and the Nigeria

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

News·Headlines·Politics

Jonathan’s Allies Lobby Obi, Others To Step Down Ahead Of 2027 Race

Allies of former President Goodluck Jonathan have begun reaching out to opposition figures, including former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging him to withdraw from the 2027 contest in Jonathan’s favour. Sources say the effort is

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·Politics

Speaker Abbas Clarifies Position On Borrowing, Calls For Responsible Debt Management

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has dismissed reports suggesting he condemned government borrowing, insisting that his comments were taken out of context. Addressing participants at the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News

FG Urges NUPENG To Suspend Planned Strike, Seeks Peaceful Resolution Of Dangote Dispute

The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to suspend its planned strike over a dispute with the Dangote Group. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, made the plea on Monday at

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

Economy

Naira Nears Five-Month High, Closes At N1,514.86/$ On Official Market

The naira ended last week on a strong note, trading at N1,514.86 per dollar on the official window, its highest level in nearly five months, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The local currency had opened September at

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

News Update·Grassroots

2027: Burutu APC Members Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori, Oloye

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu Constituency II, Ward 3, have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Pereotu Oloye for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement took place during a well-attended meeting in Tuomo

by News Editor

September 8, 2025

News

ISSB, FRCN, SEC Partner On IFRS Sustainability Training In Lagos

The International Sustainability Standards Board, in partnership with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission, NGX Regulation Limited, and EY, will hold a two-day technical training on IFRS sustainability disclosure standards in Lagos. In a statement released on

by News Editor

September 8, 2025

News Editor

Tinubu’s Shea Policy Will Place Nigeria At Forefront Of Global Market, Says Idris

2026 Osun Governorship: Ex-Senator Hussein Joins APC Race

Dino Melaye Declares PDP “Dead And Buried”

NUPENG, Dangote Group Reach Agreement To End Strike

Peter Obi Decries Collapse Of Nigeria’s Textile Industry

Zoning Presidential Ticket Is Blackmail, Opposition Must Open Up – Momodu

Senate Bars Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan From Resumption Pending Appeal Court Verdict

Kachikwu: Buhari Threatened To Sack Me If Petrol Subsidy Removal Failed

Fuel Crisis Looms as Dangote, NUPENG, IPMAN Fight Escalate

Jonathan’s Allies Lobby Obi, Others To Step Down Ahead Of 2027 Race

Speaker Abbas Clarifies Position On Borrowing, Calls For Responsible Debt Management

FG Urges NUPENG To Suspend Planned Strike, Seeks Peaceful Resolution Of Dangote Dispute

Naira Nears Five-Month High, Closes At N1,514.86/$ On Official Market

2027: Burutu APC Members Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori, Oloye

ISSB, FRCN, SEC Partner On IFRS Sustainability Training In Lagos

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