Written by President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday and won cautious backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned he was still ready to “finish the job” against Hamas. However, Hamas had yet to comment, and Netanyahu’s warning reflected the complexities lying ahead. “If Hamas rejects your plan, Mr President, or … Continue reading “Trump Announces Gaza Peace Plan, With Netanyahu Backing”
The man accused of killing right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk appeared in a US court on Monday, where his lawyers asked for more time to deal with the mountains of evidence in the case. Kirk was shot dead on a Utah college campus this month, sparking a wave of grief among conservatives and threats … Continue reading “Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Appears In US court”
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to celebrate the country’s 65th independence anniversary on October 1. This was announced in a statement on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen. According to the statement, … Continue reading “FG Cancels Independence Day Parade”
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has placed its unions and members on red alert over the rift between the Dangote refinery and the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). PENGASSAN had been at loggerheads with the refinery, accusing its management of sacking over 800 Nigerian workers. The union members on Monday … Continue reading “NLC Places Unions On Red Alert Over PENGASSAN/Dangote Rift”
Spotify has named Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid as the leading Afrobeats artistes of 2025. The platform announced the ranking in a post on Monday, adding Asake and Ayra Starr to complete the top five. In its statement, Spotify said Afrobeats continues to expand its global reach, with fans streaming artists like Rema, Wizkid, … Continue reading “Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid Lead Spotify’s Top Afrobeats Artistes In 2025”
Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, on Monday warned that Nigeria risks embarrassment if disputes threaten the operations of Dangote Refinery. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the governor urged dialogue between the refinery, unions, and government to resolve tensions. “What has happened is that gap in communication. PENGASSAN, as of … Continue reading “World Will Laugh At Us If Dangote Refinery Shuts Down, Sule Cautions PENGASSAN”
Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the National Industrial Court Abuja, has restrained the Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from embarking on its planned industrial action against Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Ruling on an ex parte application by Dangote Refinery, Justice Subilim restrained the defendants, which included Nigeria National Petroleum Company … Continue reading “Court Stops PENGASSAN, Others From Cutting Gas Supply To Dangote Refinery”
New York Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani (pictured top right) has declined to explicitly denounce Hamas when asked to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus pledge to eliminate the group and secure the release of all remaining hostages. Mamdani’s comments followed Netanyahu’s defiant address at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where the Prime … Continue reading “New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani refuses to denounce Hamas and condemns Netanyahu’s vow to eradicate terrorists”
Two suspects have been arrested for vandalism and theft of solar panels in Jonwuron Kparu, a remote village under Yashikiru Emirate in Kwara State. It was gathered that the solar panels were donated and installed by an NGO to provide water for the community. The suspects were nabbed on Saturday, September and paraded in the community … Continue reading “Two suspects nabbed for stealing solar panels in Kwara community”
Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju believes the points deduction handed to South Africa’s Bafana Bafana by FIFA does not give the Super Eagles a significant advantage in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. On Monday, September 29, FIFA stripped South Africa of three points after finding them guilty of fielding an ineligible player, a move that … Continue reading “WCQ 2026: South Africa’s points deduction not a major boost for Super Eagles Mutiu Adepoju”