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Workers of Seplat Energy have suspended their industrial action over pay and welfare concerns following renewed negotiations between the company and its workers’ union, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. The suspension comes after workers at Seplat’s onshore and offshore facilities had on Friday embarked on strike over unresolved salary and […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come under criticism from Amnesty International Nigeria after saying he would have “shot” Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye over comments on Nigeria’s political direction. Amnesty International described the remark as “reckless and violent,” warning that such statements from a senior government official risk normalising attacks […]
The Nigerian Army has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging an armed attack on the residence of Catholic Bishop, Matthew Kukah and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral. In a statement released on Saturday by the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Operation FANSAN YAMMA, the military described the claims as false and misleading, stating that no […]
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been killed in a shooting incident in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State following a dispute with a repentant Boko Haram member. The incident occurred on April 3 at about 10:16 a.m. in Mafa town, according to security sources. An argument reportedly broke out […]
Cameroon’s parliament has approved constitutional amendments introducing the position of vice-president for the first time in more than five decades, marking a significant shift in the country’s leadership structure. The changes, passed during a joint sitting of both chambers, received strong backing from lawmakers, with 200 voting in favour, 18 against and four abstaining. The […]
Troops under Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have apprehended several suspects allegedly connected to a string of covert killings in Plateau State. The arrests were made during intensified intelligence-led operations and stop-and-search activities across key flashpoints in Jos and nearby communities, according to security sources. The suspects are believed to have taken part in targeted attacks […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday stated that his administration’s infrastructure projects and economic reforms are aimed at improving the welfare and long-term prosperity of Nigerians. The President made the remarks in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, constructed by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. He also unveiled […]
A political analyst and convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has criticised the emerging coalition around the African Democratic Congress, describing it as a convergence of political figures lacking a coherent ideological foundation. Atoyebi argued that the recent alignment of prominent politicians such as Atiku Abubakar, David Mark and Rabiu Kwankwaso […]
Nigeria’s bid to host the 15th African Games in 2031 received a significant boost this week as the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Evaluation Committee expressed high praise for the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) strategic presentation and the country’s state-of-the-art facilities. The AU delegation, led by Dr. Decius Chipande, concluded a high-level inspection tour […]
The office of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sought to calm public outrage following his controversial comment about Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye. In a statement issued on Saturday, the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said Wike’s remark about “shooting” the journalist was […]
