In a dramatic escalation of the dispute between Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Group, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliates and members nationwide to immediately mobilise for what it described as a “full-scale, decisive engagement” against the conglomerate’s alleged anti-worker practices. The directive, contained in…
The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations. “The Federal Government wishes to announce the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled…
The Nigerian media industry has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor, reporter, and producer with ARISE News Channel, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. Maduagwu, fondly called “Sommie” by colleagues, was attacked in the early hours…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Argungu, has announced that any police officer who fails the compulsory promotion examination three times will be retired from service. Argungu made this declaration on Monday, September 29, 2025, when 30 senior police officers sat for the promotion examination conducted…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st October 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, and released on Monday,…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says life inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa can be “quite secluded. Therefore, she got busy with her philanthropic outreach to young women. She made this known in her 52-page memoir, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things, released to mark her 65th birthday and made available…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved new regulations making the submission of academic thesis or project reports a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The directive, which takes effect from October 6, 2025, was conveyed through an enforcement circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…
Entrepreneurship is often seen as a path to independence, wealth, and innovation, but what most people don’t realise is that business success rarely comes by chance. Some of the most accomplished entrepreneurs you see today cultivate certain habits that set them apart and enable them to thrive despite the challenges that come their way. From…
Nigerians can now travel to St. Kitts & Nevis visa-free, with both countries agreeing to ease travel requirements for short stays. The recent visa-free travel agreement between Nigeria and St. Kitts & Nevis stemmed from high-level talks between Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M. Drew and President Bola Tinubu earlier this year, alongside wider consultations with…
The Federal Government has summoned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the management of Dangote Refinery to an emergency conciliation meeting scheduled for Monday in Abuja, following the union’s threat to embark on strike. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, who disclosed this in a statement over…
