Written by The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday vowed to press ahead with its nationwide strike, following the collapse of a conciliation meeting convened by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, to resolve the face-off between the union and the Dangote Refinery. The meeting, held in Abuja on Monday, … Continue reading “NUPENG Insists Strike Continues After Deadlock With Dangote Refinery”
Barring any last-minute change, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly are expected to resume office on September 18, 2025. Naija News understands that the development comes six months after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state, suspending all … Continue reading “‘Tinubu Orders Ibas To Prepare Handover Notes To Fubara’”
The Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator Dino Melaye, has claimed that agents from the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa are controlling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Melaye, while featuring on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, described the PDP as dead and buried. According to … Continue reading “‘PDP Is Being Controlled From Presidential Villa By APC Agents’ – Dino Melaye”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Monday has declared support for the opposition lawmaker in the state House of Assembly challenging the approval of a ₦300bn loan for Governor Seyi Makinde. Shittu, who represents Saki West constituency on the APC platform, claimed that the loan was passed without the required two-thirds majority … Continue reading “APC Drags Makinde Over ₦300 Billion Loan Says Governor Pushing State Into Debt”
Mrs Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has been appointed as Acting Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). According to a statement on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the appointment takes immediate effect. Naija News reports that Nathan was … Continue reading “Wike Appoints Nathan As FCTA Acting Head Of Service”
Nigerian award-winning singer, Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, has expressed displeasure over the mindset of the current generation. Naija News reports that the music star, in a post via Instagram on Monday, pointed out how some people live for comparison and pressure. According to him, people have become too obsessed with comparisons, whether it … Continue reading “‘Dis Generation Na Mad People Full Am’ – Singer Paul Okoye Blows Hot”
Armed men on Monday staged a daring daylight robbery in Minna, the Niger State capital, carting away about ₦8 million belonging to a petrol dealer. Naija News understands that the incident occurred near the Minna City Gate, a few metres from the dealer’s filling station, while he was on his way to deposit weekend sales … Continue reading “Gunmen Rob Petrol Dealer Of ₦8 Million In Niger State In Daylight Attack”
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has sent a petition to Meta urging the tech giant to ignore Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) request to deactivate his Facebook account. In the petition submitted by Sowore’s lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, the activist stated that the DSS demand was unlawful and unconstitutional and a threat to the right to … Continue reading “DSS Trying To Massage Tinubu’s Ego – Sowore Urges Meta To Ignore Facebook Deactivation Request”
Reality TV star Uriel Oputa has reacted to the frequent comparisons Nigerians make between celebrity weddings, particularly those of singers Davido and Chioma and businessman Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola. Naija News reports that in a post on her Instagram story, Uputa pointed out that many people who engage in such debates do not have … Continue reading “Stop Judging – Uriel Oputa Criticizes Comparisons Between Davido, Chioma’s Wedding And Mr Eazi, Temi’s Ceremony”
The Senate has turned down Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s request to return to her legislative duties. In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Yahaya Danzaria, the lawmakers insisted that the embattled senator’s six-month suspension stands until the Court of Appeal rules on her case. The Senate acknowledged receiving the senator’s notice … Continue reading “Senate Rejects Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return, Gives Reason”