Written by By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu declared yesterday that Nigeria’s prosperity is inseparable from the future of northern Nigeria. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit, NNIIS, 2025, organized under the leadership of the Northern Elders … Continue reading “Nigeria’s prosperity inseparable from future of Northern Nigeria —Tinubu”
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,500 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,510 per dollar last weekend. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,480.15 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to … Continue reading “Naira appreciates to N1,500/$ in parallel market”
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has today (Monday) issued an interim order stopping the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from continuing with its nationwide industrial action against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Justice Emmanuel Sublim, presiding over the matter, granted the order on Monday saying the … Continue reading “Court Stops PENGASSAN’s Strike Against Dangote Refinery”
The move by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cut gas supply to the Dangote Refinery has ignited outrage across Nigeria, with many citizens accusing the union of sabotage and selfishness at the expense of ordinary Nigerians who are yearning for cheaper fuel and stability in supply. Controversy broke … Continue reading “This is sabotage,’ Netizens berate PENGASSAN’s decision to cut gas supply to Dangote Refinery”
In a society like ours where local jaundiced politics often breeds cynicism and unfounded critiques, the international spotlight has a way of cutting through the noise like a blaze of truth. This week, as the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly got underway in New York, Anambra State’s Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, … Continue reading “Governor Soludo’s Undeniable Impact and Global Acclaim – Christian Aburime”
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to uphold the nation’s founding values of resilience, patriotism, and faith in God, stressing that the progress of Nigeria depends on the collective efforts of its people. He said the Independence Day celebration was not only a reminder of the nation’s hard-earned freedom but also a … Continue reading “65TH INDEPENDENCE: SANWO-OLU TASKS NIGERIANS ON UNITY, PROGRESS”
…Challenges PENGASSAN, NUPENG to publish audited account of members dues The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday described the declaration of strike by Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) as a bully and guerrilla tactics meant to hold Nigerians to ransom for selfish agenda. Dismissing as tissues of lies, the claims of mass … Continue reading “PENGASSAN’S STRIKE, A GUERRILA TACTICS TO HOLD NIGERIANS TO RANSOME-DANGOTE”
The massive crowds that welcomed him to the Town Hall Meetings/Citizens’ Engagement in preparation for the 2026 Budget and the attendant excitement told the story and they were both visible to the blind and audible to the deaf. These are tell-tale indications that the people of Ekiti State are truly in love with Governor Biodun … Continue reading “CITIZENS’ ENGAGEMENT ON 2026 BUDGET AS A REFERENDUM FOR OYEBANJI’S CONTINUITY By ODUNAYO OGUNMOLA”
The Kwara State Police Command informs the public of an unfortunate incident that occurred in the early hours of today, 28th September, 2025, in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA of the state. At about 7:00am today, armed men invaded the Ogbayo area of Oke-Ode, shooting sporadically. A combined team of police operatives and members of … Continue reading “Police Confirm Attack in Oke-Ode, 12 Killed Including Baale of Ogbayo”
Fuji maestro Alhaji Taye Akande Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, took centre stage at the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, to entertain the new king’s distinguished guests drawn from all walks of life. His voice, however, echoed far beyond the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, … Continue reading “Taye Currency’s Were la fin wo werey: A Profound Metaphor From the Struggle of the Olubadan to the Victory of Osun’s People -By. Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq.”