Mass Purge: Dangote Must Apologise To Workers, Says TUC

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting   The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has said that the management of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has violated the rights of the over 800 Nigerians workers laid off by the company, therefore, it should apologize to them.   The union’s Secretary General, Nuhu Toro disclosed this while reacting to the ranging crisis between […]

Police Confirm Release of Kidnapped Passengers in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the safe release of passengers kidnapped by armed bandits along the Kontagora–Zuru road in Mariga Local Government Area.   In an update on Sunday, the command announced that the victims, abducted on Saturday evening, were freed unharmed due to relentless pressure from security operatives.   The police, alongside […]

Troops Capture Bandit Informant, Supplier in Katsina

Troops of the 17 Brigade under Operation FANSAN YAMMAN, alongside the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), have apprehended two high-value suspects accused of fueling terrorist operations in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.   The arrests, based on actionable intelligence, targeted a logistics supplier and an informant linked to notorious bandit kingpin Babaru, […]

‘Register Now or Risk Losing Memebership’ –ADC Warms Atiku, Babachir

The African Democratic Congress has issued an ultimatum to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and other prominent figures in the party to register at their respective wards before the end of the year or risk losing recognition as members.   According to Punch News, the […]

Zamfara Mine Collapse: Government Takes Over Rescue Efforts

Zamfara Mine Collapse: Government Takes Over Rescue Efforts   The Federal Government has taken charge of rescue operations after a mine pit collapsed in Zamfara State, resulting in 13 deaths and two missing persons.   The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) deployed its officers to work with state officials and local responders in search-and-rescue […]

Armed Herdsmen Ambush Bus, Abduct Passengers on Makurdi–Naka Road

A disturbing incident occurred on the Makurdi-Naka highway on sunday in Benue State, where suspected armed herdsmen ambushed a commercial bus and abducted all passengers on board.   The attackers reportedly intercepted the vehicle, which was traveling from Makurdi to Naka, and marched the passengers into nearby bushes at gunpoint.   The Benue State Police […]

Oil War: NUPENG Hires Falana To Defend Suit Filed By Dangote, MRS Oil Companies

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting     The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) said it has engaged the services of Femi Falana, SAN, a human rights lawyer, to defend it in a suit instituted by three major oil companies at the National Industrial Court, Abuja.   The union said that it was dragged […]

OCTOBER SCHEDULE: Minister of State Announces MSME Funding, Entrepreneurship Training 

NIGERIA, ABUJA – Senator John Owan Enoh, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, on Monday confirmed key activities for October in the ongoing John Owan Enoh–Joe MSME Program. He emphasized ethical disbursement and transparency. According to details released by his office, the list of beneficiaries will be published on 1 October 2025. The minister said […]

Just In: Former Police DIG, Parry Osayande, Is Dead

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Parry Osayande, is dead. He died on Sunday in Benin, at the age of 88. He was however about turning 89 the next day before his death. His death was confirmed in a condolence message released by the President of the Immaculate Conception College Old […]