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  The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said that it will press on with efforts to protect the rights of oil sector workers following the recent layoffs at Dangote Refinery. The union said it gave the Federal Government benefit of the doubt as the middleman in its dispute with … Continue reading “We Are Not Perturbed, We’ll Keep Fighting For Workers’ Rights — PENGASSAN”

  Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a terrorist attack and neutralised two terrorists in Taraba State. A statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said that, acting on credible intelligence, troops on 1 October 2025 advanced to … Continue reading “Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists In Taraba”

  The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has countered the statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Wednesday, announcing the dissolution of the Akwa Ibom state EXCO of the party. Anyanwu described the pronouncement as null and void. The party’s National Working Committee, in a statement … Continue reading “PDP Face-Off: Anyanwu Counters Ologunagba On Dissolution Of Akwa Ibom Exco”

  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed more than 10 deaths, 24 passengers rescued, and 42 still missing from the Kogi boat mishap. In a post on Thursday, NEMA said search and rescue operations continue. According to the agency, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening when a boat carrying about 80 passengers capsized … Continue reading “NEMA Confirms Over 10 Dead, 24 Rescued, 42 Missing In Kogi Boat Mishap”

  The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified that it did not sign the communiqué that ended its recent strike against Dangote Refinery. The union suspended its nationwide strike on Wednesday after government intervention, but insisted its concerns were not fully addressed. Appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief … Continue reading “We Did Not Sign Reconciliation Agreement, PENGASSAN Says After Strike Suspension”

  Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a highly successful diplomatic mission representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and concluding strategic engagements in Germany. During the week-long international engagement, the Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s national statement calling for comprehensive UN … Continue reading “VP Shettima Returns To Abuja After UNGA80, Germany Engagements”

  Most Nigerian leather, often semi-finished, is exported to Europe and Asia and turned into luxury items bearing international brand labels, with zero trace of its origins. But with her homegrown brand, Isi Omiyi creates high-end pieces to try to reclaim Nigeria’s leather identity.   A tanner puts raw hides in a pit at the … Continue reading “Sought By luxury Labels, Nigerian Leather Reclaims Home Market”

  In a bold call to action, Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has urged African nations to take full ownership of the continent’s vast hydrocarbon resources, positioning energy leadership as the key to unlocking industrialisation and sustainable development. “We are sitting on immense natural wealth, yet we remain dependent. This must change. Renaissance is … Continue reading “Africa Must Lead Its Energy Future, Renaissance Chair Fatona”

  South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix were trading at their highest in a year Thursday after announcing partnerships with OpenAI, driving the country’s stock market to a record high. Samsung Electronics, the crown jewel of South Korea’s largest chaebol, was up 4.7 percent in early trade, its highest in 52 weeks … Continue reading “Samsung, SK Hynix Surge To One-Year Highs After OpenAI Deals”