The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Petroleum Refinery after the intervention of the Federal Government, but warned that the suspension is only temporary. This comes after the Federal Government announced that it has brokered peace in the face-off between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and…
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary, the Minister of the Federal CapitalTerritory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declared Abuja one of the safest places to live in the country.Speaking during the celebrations, Wike attributed the capital city’s relative peace and security tothe proactive measures taken by the government and the commitment of residents to peacefulcoexistence.“Abuja today…
Nigeria’s immigration authorities have announced the commencement of a nationwideenforcement exercise targeting foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or breachedentry conditions. The move, which takes effect today, coincides with the country’s 65thIndependence Anniversary. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said the operation will be carried out across airports,land borders, and within communities, ensuring that all…
English Premier League side Fulham FC joined millions of Nigerians worldwide in marking thecountry’s 65th Independence Anniversary, hosting a special celebration for its Nigerian playersand staff.The event, held at the club’s facilities in London, was attended by team members, coaching staff,and club officials who came together to honor Nigeria’s culture and football legacy. Thecelebration featured…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hasofficially inaugurated the renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts inLagos, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre.The transformation of the National Theatre, Iganmu, into the Wole Soyinka Centre was financedby the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee,…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the recently approved ₦32,000 pensionincrement to retirees across the country, bringing relief to thousands of senior citizens who havelong clamored for an upward review of their benefits.The increment, which was approved earlier this year in line with the new wage adjustmentframework, is aimed at cushioning the impact…
Nigeria’s celebrated writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has added another feather to herillustrious cap, clinching the 2025 Sjöjungfrun (The Mermaid) Literary Prize at the GothenburgBook Fair in Sweden, Europe’s largest cultural gathering. The award, presented on Monday, recognizes Adichie’s outstanding contribution to worldliterature and her powerful storytelling, which has continued to resonate across cultures andgenerations. The…
The Palestinian Authority (PA) and several Arab leaders have expressed cautious support for thenewly unveiled Gaza peace plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, marking asurprising shift in Middle East diplomacy.The plan, announced over the weekend, outlines a framework aimed at ending years of conflictin Gaza by combining economic investment, political dialogue, and security…
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sentenced former PresidentJoseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of war crimes and treason in a landmarkruling that has sent shockwaves across Central Africa.The verdict, delivered on Monday in Kinshasa, follows months of hearings in which prosecutorsaccused Kabila of authorizing crimes against humanity,…
Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South, has called on President Bola Tinubu to dissolve the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) if the union continues to pursue what he described as private rather than national interests. Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television’s Prime Time, Ndume criticised the union’s decision to…
