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Nigeria ‘Greatly Diminished’ Under APC, Says Obi in Independence Day Message

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of eroding Nigeria’s promise and potential under its leadership. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Obi said the country, once a beacon of hope in Africa, has […]

PENGASSAN Disowns Strike Settlement, Says It Never Signed Dangote Deal

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified that it did not sign the communiqué that formally ended its recent strike against Dangote Refinery. The union suspended its nationwide action on Wednesday following government intervention but maintained that its key concerns remain unresolved. Appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief […]

PENGASSAN Suspends Strike as FG, Dangote Reach Truce Over Sacked Workers

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike following the intervention of the Federal Government. PENGASSAN President, Festus Osifo, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja after a meeting with the National Security Adviser and the management of Dangote Refinery. Osifo explained that the decision […]

PENGASSAN–Dangote Clash Pushing Nigeria Towards Blackout as Power Supply Down by 1,100MW

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has confirmed that industrial action within the gas supply chain led to a sharp reduction in national power generation by more than 1,100 megawatts (MW) on 28 September. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, NISO’s management disclosed that available generation on the National Grid dropped from over […]

Police Investigate Killing of Arise TV Reporter as Information Minister Condemns Attack

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a comprehensive investigation into the death of Ms Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and reporter with Arise Television, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Abuja. Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that the incident occurred […]

Nine-Hour Meeting Fails as FG Struggles to End Dangote Refinery-PENGASSAN Feud

The conciliation meeting between the Federal Government, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), and the Dangote Group ended in deadlock late Monday. The meeting, which lasted more than nine hours, was convened to resolve the industrial dispute over the alleged dismissal of 800 workers by Dangote Refinery. Minister of Labour […]

FG Cancels Independence Day Parade, Retains Other Activities

The Federal Government has cancelled the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary on 1 October. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The government apologised for the inconvenience, […]

Dangote Refinery Row Deepens as Oil Workers Ignore Judge’s Restraining Order

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) is pressing ahead with its protest against Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE despite an order from the National Industrial Court in Abuja has restraining the union from embarking on a planned strike. Justice Emmanuel Subilim, ruling on an ex parte application filed by the […]

Nigeria Eyes Advantage as FIFA Sanctions South Africa Over Ineligible

World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho, a decision that has sparked contrasting reactions from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the South African Football Association (SAFA). FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee ruled on Monday that South Africa’s 2–0 victory over Lesotho […]

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