The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike, which began on Monday, September 27, following a dispute with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical. PENGASSAN President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the announcement in Abuja this afternoon, explaining that the decision to suspend the strike was made…
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his parents and brother at their family home in Ireland. Robert O’Connor, of Drumgowna in Louth village, was brought before a special sitting of Drogheda District Court following the deaths of his mother Louise (56), father Mark (54), and brother Evan (27) on…
Afrobeats sensation Rema has made history as the only African artist featured on the 2025 TIME100 Next list, a prestigious recognition of the world’s most influential rising stars. His profile on the list was penned by Grammy-winning music legend Angélique Kidjo, who praised Rema’s groundbreaking achievements and global impact. She drew parallels between his success…
Gunmen have abducted Basheerah Ojedeyi, a newly inducted medical radiographer and graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). She was kidnapped in Niger State on the evening of Monday, September 29, 2025, while returning home from her induction ceremony. According to reports, the abductors have contacted her family, demanding a ransom of ₦200 million for…
Tennis icon Roger Federer, the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, and former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro are set to headline the list of nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026. They lead a distinguished group in the Player Category, which honors ATP and WTA…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that Abuja stands out as one of the safest cities to live in across the country. He attributed this success to strong collaboration between the government and residents, as well as the shared commitment to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the immediate withdrawal, suspension, and cancellation of 101 pharmaceutical products, effectively banning them from the Nigerian market. These products are now prohibited from manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale, and use within Nigeria. NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement posted on…
Local Government workers in Rivers State have called off their planned strike action following a decisive intervention by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The strike, initially scheduled to commence at midnight on Tuesday, was suspended after a closed-door meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The dispute originated in Emohua Local Government Area, where the…
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Dan Kani, popularly known as “Akki”, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in a series of coordinated operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, disclosed this during a press briefing at the police headquarters in Gusau on Tuesday,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a national address on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. According to a statement issued by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, all television and radio stations, as well as other electronic media platforms, are requested to connect to the network services…
