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Cancellation of Independence Parade Illustrates Presidency’s Disconnection from Nigerians – Bolaji Abdullahi

Bolaji Abdullahi, the  spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to annul the 65th Independence Anniversary parade, characterizing this act as yet another illustration of the estrangement between the presidency and the populace of Nigeria. On Monday, the Federal Government formally announced the cancellation of the much-anticipated parade, originally […]

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Increase in Fuel Prices as FG, Dangote Refinery, and PENGASSAN Negotiations Result in Impasse

Nigerians are facing a surge in the cost of premium motor spirit, commonly referred to as petrol, due to an ongoing dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), which remains unresolved. The recent closed-door discussions held on Monday involving the Federal Government, Dangote Refinery, and PENGASSAN […]

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Insecurity: NAF Engages Bandits in Multiple Operations Across Kwara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as part of the Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), has conducted a series of meticulously coordinated missions throughout the regions of Kakihun, Oke-ode, Babanla, and nearby locales within Kwara State. As articulated in a statement issued by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian […]

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‘PENGASSAN: Call back dismissed employees, it’s their rights’ – Shehu Sani implores Dangote refinery

Former legislator, Senator Shehu Sani, has passionately called upon the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery to reinstate Nigerian personnel who were recently let go from the establishment. He has concurrently urged the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, to reconsider its anticipated move to halt gas deliveries to the refinery as […]

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NULGE Begins 7-Day Strike Against Dismissal of 300 Employees in Rivers

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, abbreviated as NULGE, has declared a seven-day warning protest following the dismissal of approximately 300 personnel linked to the Emohua Local Government Area in Rivers State, by the council’s chairman, Dr. Chidi Lloyd. NULGE revealed this determination in a correspondence from its State Secretary, Sunday Adeniran, addressed to […]

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LASTMA apprehend fleeing foreign driver who knocked down pedestrian

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) operatives successfully thwarted the escape attempt of a Togolese driver who carelessly knocked down a pedestrian at the bustling Adeniji Adele intersection, heading towards Ilubirin, Lagos Island. The driver, behind the wheel of a Mazda with the registration number EPE 749 GS, reportedly lost grip of the vehicle, […]

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FG provides update on Dangote Refinery and PENGASSAN closed-door discussion

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, expressed that the discord between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) must be amicably settled for the welfare of all stakeholders, which includes Nigerians, the economy, employees, and employers alike. He articulated this during his comments at the gathering […]

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NLC Puts Unions on High Alert Amidst PENGASSAN/Dangote Dispute

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a high alert to its unions and members in response to the escalating tensions between the Dangote refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). PENGASSAN has been embroiled in a contentious dispute with the refinery, accusing its administration of dismissing over 800 Nigerian […]

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ASUU Threatens Strike, Declares 14-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has proclaimed a 14-day ultimatum directed towards the Federal Government of Nigeria. This determination arose following a National Executive Council meeting conducted on Sunday at the distinguished University of Abuja. The esteemed national president of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, conveyed this information in an official document concerning a […]

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