The Dangote Group has announced plans to redeploy staff who were earlier disengaged from its refinery operations, following the resolution of a dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The decision comes after weeks of tension between the management of the multi-billion-dollar Dangote Refinery and the union, which […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his condolences to the Chairman of Arise Television, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as well as the management and staff of the media organisation, following the tragic death of one of its staff members, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Maduagwu reportedly lost her life during a robbery incident at her Abuja residence, […]
FIRS Chairman Unveils 8 Key Insights from ‘Meet the Press’ Session The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has outlined major economic milestones and fiscal reforms during a recent Meet the Press engagement, highlighting Nigeria’s steady progress towards macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth. Adedeji said the […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised alarm over the country’s dire doctor-to-patient ratio, describing the current situation as unsustainable and dangerous to both doctors and patients. In a statement issued on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, the body declared that, effective October 1, 2025, resident doctors nationwide will no […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested five suspected human traffickers, including a retired senior law enforcement officer, and rescued 24 victims during a dramatic operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The operation, carried out on Tuesday night, followed intelligence reports that a trafficking syndicate was […]
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck central Philippines has climbed to 69, with hundreds more injured as overwhelmed hospitals struggle to treat the influx of victims, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The magnitude 6.9 quake hit late Tuesday near Bogo City in Cebu Province, toppling houses, schools, and shops while triggering landslides […]
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Nigerians to put aside differences and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous nation. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the anniversary, Makinde described October 1 as a day not only for celebration but also for deep reflection on […]
The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has been suspended following a truce brokered by the Federal Government between the union and the management of Dangote Refinery. The industrial action, which began after Dangote Refinery dismissed more than 800 workers, had threatened to paralyze crude […]
