Written by The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Sunday declared that it would still embark on strike beginning from today (Monday), despite the intervention of the Federal Government to address the grievances of the union. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed that the Federal Government had reached out to the union on the … Continue reading “Dangote vs NUPENG: Union insists on strike, meets FG, others today”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s consummate political tactician, has strengthened the All-Progressives Congress (APC) across much of the federation. The party now commands two-thirds of state assemblies and holds majorities in both houses of the National Assembly—an impressive feat despite public anger over economic his reforms. This ascendancy owes much to the Tinubu method: seducing … Continue reading “Spotlight: Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election at Crossroads in Seven Battleground States”
The Minister of State for Health, Isaq Salako, has warned that a nationwide strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) would severely impact hospitals across the country due to their reliance on fuel-powered generators. Salako spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Monday. “A strike … Continue reading “NUPENG Strike Will Affect Hospitals Dependent on Generators — Minister”
The World Bank on Monday trimmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth on evidence that U.S. tariffs were starting to have an impact on the Southeast Asian exporter’s shipments. A Reuters report said the World Bank cut its GDP forecast for Vietnam to 6.6% from 6.8% this year, saying activity is expected to moderate … Continue reading “World Bank Cuts Vietnam’s Growth Forecast To 6.6% As Tariff Bites”
A French doctor who goes on trial Monday, accused of intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, sounded defiant in a radio interview before the hearings opened, saying he was not responsible for the “distress” of his alleged victims and their families. Frederic Pechier, 53, worked as an anaesthetist at two clinics in … Continue reading “French Doctor Accused Of Poisoning Patients Sounds Defiant Ahead Of Trial”
An Australian woman who murdered three people with toxic mushrooms was sentenced on Monday to life in prison with parole after 33 years, capping a trial that sparked a global media frenzy. Erin Patterson, 50, was convicted in July of triple murder for serving a poisonous meal to her estranged husband’s parents, aunt and … Continue reading “Australia’s ‘Mushroom Murderer’ Handed Life In Prison With Parole”
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has commenced its seven-day warning strike. ARD-FCT President, Dr George Ebong, made the announcement in Abuja, saying the decision followed resolutions reached at the end of its emergency general meeting held on Friday, September 5. He said the decision is hinged on the attitude of … Continue reading “FCT Resident Doctors Commence Seven-Day Warning Strike”
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said that the Federal Government has begun engaging its members to resolve the issues surrounding its proposed nationwide strike. National President of the Association, Billy Gillis-Harry, gave the update when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday. … Continue reading “‘Federal Government Is Responding’, Says PETROAN On Proposed Nationwide Strike”
Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two per cent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen. Investors were also digesting weak US jobs data, while crude prices climbed after eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance said they had agreed to again … Continue reading “Asian Shares Rise As Japan Politics Weigh On Yen”
A massive US immigration raid on a battery factory that ensnared hundreds of South Korean workers has left many of the Asian nation’s lawmakers and investors feeling shaken. Seoul has urged Washington to respect the rights of its investors and is sending a plane to bring home its affected citizens, amid mounting anger at … Continue reading “‘Betrayed’: South Korea Shaken By US Immigration Raid”