By Erewunmi Peace The soaring cost of food commodities in Nigeria has brought to light a paradoxical economic reality: transporting locally produced goods across the country can cost more than importing them from thousands of miles away. This stark reality was recently underscored by Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared unlawful the move by political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, to form a “shadow government” in Nigeria. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the concept of a shadow government is alien to the 1999 Constitution and has no place in Nigeria’s presidential system of […]
By Erewunmi Peace The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strongly condemned the directive issued by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) ordering workers to halt crude oil and gas supply to its plant. In a statement released over the weekend, the refinery described PENGASSAN’s move as a “shocking display […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced that all graduates must now submit their final year projects, dissertations, or theses as part of the requirements for mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, the new directive […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has approved new regulations making thesis and project submission a mandatory requirement for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, graduates will now be required to upload their final year projects, […]
“It is into this arena of weighty symbolism that the President arrived to witness the crowning of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland” On Friday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu turns his gaze south-westward to the sprawling city of Ibadan. Over two years since his assumption of office, this is the President’s […]
By Erewunmi Peace Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Parry Benjamin Osayande has passed away in Benin City, Edo State. He died just hours before his 89th birthday. Osayande, a highly respected officer, served as DIG of the Nigeria Police Force and later as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, where he contributed to reforms […]
By Erewunmi Peace At least 100 people are feared dead following the collapse of a gold mining pit in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday at the Kadauri mining site in the Maru Local Government Area, where artisanal miners were reportedly working deep inside the pits when the ground caved in. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reversed its decision to suspend sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in Naira, just hours after announcing the move. The sudden restoration of local currency transactions followed an urgent intervention by the Federal Government. The refinery, in a memo sent to […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has been laid to rest in his hometown, Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented at the burial ceremony, paid glowing tributes to the late statesman, describing him as a man of integrity and an unwavering […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged newly commissioned cadets of the agency to uphold integrity, discipline, and professionalism as they begin their service. Speaking at the passing-out parade of 404 cadets held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Akwanga, Nasarawa […]
We bring you fraternal greetings from the National Secretariat. As you are aware, the Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cisengaged our members in reaction to the exercise of their constitutional right to being unionized. They have gone further on a mission of misinformation and propaganda to justify this ilegitimacy rather thar engaging meaningfully with […]
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is bracing for a major shakeup as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the country’s largest and most ambitious private-sector energy project, has announced that it will suspend the sale of petrol in Nigerian Naira beginning tomorrow, Sunday, September 28, 2025.The development, which comes less than a year after the refinery commenced […]
By Erewunmi Peace Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has come under criticism for referring to the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as “my dear brother” in a congratulatory message. Obi, in a statement released on his official social media handle, congratulated Oba Ladoja on his […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday for a working visit, shortly after attending the coronation ceremony of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, in Oyo State. According to the Presidency, Tinubu’s visit is part of his engagements ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. During his stay, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that crude oil theft and related losses have declined by more than 90 percent since 2021, marking significant progress in the country’s fight against pipeline vandalism and sabotage. According to official figures, crude losses stood at about 102,900 barrels per day in 2021. […]
By Erewunmi Peace Dangote Petroleum Refinery has denied claims that it carried out a mass dismissal of workers, insisting that the recent changes in its workforce were part of a routine reorganization aimed at addressing sabotage and inefficiency. Reports earlier in the week alleged that the refinery, located in Lagos, had sacked hundreds of staff, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Fresh tension is brewing within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following reports that Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, may be preparing to dump the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports by Premium Times and Legit.ng, the governor has held a series of high-level consultations in recent weeks, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the promotion of 471 junior staff across various cadres following recommendations from its Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee. The approval came during the Commission’s regular weekly meeting chaired by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. According to the Commission, the promotions cut across staff on […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has dismissed fears that Nigeria is sliding into a one-party state, citing the formation of a new political coalition on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Fashola argued that the emergence of the […]
