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Rivers State Marks Return To Democracy With Thanksgiving Service

The Rivers State Government has officially set the stage for its transition from emergency rule to full democratic governance with a statewide interdenominational thanksgiving service. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika, the

September 13, 2025

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Tinubu Media Force Dismisses Melaye’s Criticism Of Borrowing As Political Theatre

The Tinubu Media Force has dismissed recent remarks by Dino Melaye on Nigeria’s borrowing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his comments as unserious, politically motivated, and lacking sound economic reasoning. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Abiola Oluwagbenga, the

September 11, 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

September 9, 2025

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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

September 9, 2025

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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

September 9, 2025

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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

September 9, 2025

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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

September 9, 2025

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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

September 9, 2025

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Falana Slams Dangote, Backs NUPENG Strike

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has thrown his weight behind the planned strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), urging the Federal Government to restrain Dangote Refinery from policies he described as “illegal and anti-worker.” NUPENG

September 8, 2025

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Sowore Defies DSS, Refuses To Delete Anti-Tinubu Tweet

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has declared that he will not delete a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu, despite a formal request from Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) to X

September 8, 2025

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INEC Confirms Shehu Gabam As Authentic SDP National Chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized the Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam–led National Executive Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as the authentic leadership of the party. The confirmation came through a correspondence from INEC to the Federal Capital

September 8, 2025

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Court Clears Jonathan for Future Presidential Bids Despite Third-Term Debate

The controversy surrounding former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest future presidential elections took a new turn after a Federal High Court in Yenagoa ruled that the constitutional bar on a third term does not apply to him. At the heart of

September 8, 2025

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Northern Forum Presses Tinubu For Cabinet Shake-Up, Security Overhaul

The Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), a coalition of political and socio-cultural leaders from the 19 northern states, has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack underperforming ministers and replace the nation’s Service Chiefs, citing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and governance challenges. In a

September 8, 2025

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Group Cautions NUPENG Against Threatening National Stability Over Dangote Refinery

A civil society coalition, Mass Action Against Economic Saboteurs (MAAES), has cautioned the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against endangering national stability with its planned industrial action targeting the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a statement issued on Saturday,

September 7, 2025

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FG, NERC Move To Add Excess Solar Power To Grid

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has begun consultations on new regulations that would allow solar power users to feed excess electricity back into the national grid for commercial value. The move comes amid a sharp rise in solar adoption. According to

September 5, 2025

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Stakeholders Engagement: Obasa Showcases Gains Of Renewed Hope Initiative

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has said that two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria has witnessed “an inspiring transformation, a rejuvenation of the economy, a renewal of the national spirit, and a

September 5, 2025

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