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 […]
By Erewunmi Peace Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, former Governor of Oyo State, has been officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland following a highly anticipated traditional ceremony. The coronation took place at Ose Meji Temple, located in Ibadan South-East LGA, after an earlier ritual in which Ladoja received the Akoko leaf at Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to immediately begin high-level engagement with stakeholders in Ogoniland aimed at restoring peace and resuming oil production in the region. The president gave the order on Tuesday while receiving the report of the Presidential Committee on Ogoni Consultations, led […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a strong directive to officers of the Nigeria Police Force, cautioning them against meddling in land disputes and other civil cases. In a video message shared on the Force’s official X handle on Thursday, the IGP emphasized that officers “have no business escorting parties […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a stunning turn of events on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), BUA Foods Plc has officially become Nigeria’s most valuable listed company, surpassing long-standing giants such as MTN Nigeria and Dangote Cement. The company, which debuted on the stock exchange in January 2022, has seen its market capitalization soar to over […]
By Erewunmi Peace A building has reportedly collapsed in Lagos, with several people feared trapped under the rubble. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in an area of the state yet to be officially confirmed. Emergency response teams, including officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), have been deployed to the scene. Eyewitnesses say […]
By Erewunmi Peace The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has called on Nigerians to remain patient as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to roll out economic reforms. Speaking in Abuja, Montgomery acknowledged that the reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the exchange rate, have caused […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Yoruba people as highly sophisticated and educated, warning that no one can afford to “toy with them at their own peril.” Atiku made the remark while highlighting his long-standing ties to the Yoruba, recalling that his wife is Yoruba and that the region has […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Katsina State Government has dismissed 3,488 workers from local government councils and education authorities after uncovering widespread salary fraud through a biometric audit. The audit, which screened 50,172 personnel across the state, verified 46,380 workers as legitimate. According to the report submitted to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, those dismissed were found […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has expressed optimism that the Nigerian currency, the naira, could appreciate to around ₦1,300 per dollar by December 2025. Rabiu made the projection while commending the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ongoing reforms aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market. According to him, increased access […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Paris court after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign was illegally financed with funds from the Libyan regime of the late Muammar Gaddafi. The court ruled that Sarkozy […]
