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By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Ozioruva Aliu THE Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has summoned the management of Dangote group and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, to an emergency meeting today, in a frantic effort to halt the planned nationwide strike over alleged anti-union policy, among […]

  Stargazers enjoyed a “Blood Moon” Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa. When the Sun, Earth and Moon line up, the shadow cast by the planet on its satellite makes it appear an eerie, deep red colour that has astounded humans for millennia. People in […]

  Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick as a majestic Spain thumped Turkey 6-0 away in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while a brilliant Florian Wirtz free-kick helped Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 to get their bid up and running. European champions Spain were in unstoppable form in the central Turkish city of Konya, claiming their […]

  Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open, as loud boos — mixed with a smattering of cheers — greeted President Donald Trump at the final in New York. The 22-year-old Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand […]

  A group of community leaders and residents from the Warra District in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State have filed a direct criminal complaint against ElTahdam Exploration Limited and its Director of Operations, Abdulhakeem Nuhu, over allegations of criminal conspiracy, disturbance of public peace, and inciting disturbance. The complaint, filed under Section 105(3) […]

  The Federal Government has called on the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to reconsider its decision to initiate a nationwide strike starting Monday, September 8, 2025. The dispute centres around the Dangote Group’s policy that allegedly restrains its employees from associating unions in the industry. The Minister of Labour and […]

  The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to declare a “national war” on insecurity, warning that the level of violence and loss of lives in Nigeria now mirrors that of nations in active conflict. Obi’s call follows reports that over 100 people were killed in […]

  Three housemates, Big Soso, Ivatar, and Doris, have been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10, tagged ‘Ten Over Ten’. The trio eviction was announced during the live show on Sunday evening, marking the first time this season that three contestants have exited the house simultaneously. Their eviction followed a week of […]

   Loud boos — mixed with a smattering of cheers — greeted President Donald Trump on Sunday at the US Open tennis final in New York when he was shown on screen between games. Extra security checks due to Trump’s attendance caused huge lines outside the venue and the match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos […]

  The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has ruled out the possibility of aligning with the political structure of President Bola Tinubu to enable him to become the governor of Lagos State. Rhodes-Vivour said it would be a complete waste of time for him to do so. Asked whether he […]

  Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Federal Government to step in and address Dangote Refinery owner Aliko Dangote’s alleged plan to compel newly hired drivers to sign contracts that bar them from joining established unions within the oil and gas sector. On Friday, NUPENG announced that its members would cease work […]

  The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced plans to suspend the lifting and dispensing of petroleum products for three days beginning from Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The association’s National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, disclosed this in Abuja. According to a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Joseph Obele, the […]