Heavily armed terrorists have attacked Ibeto town in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting a prominent lawyer, Barr Isyaku Muhammed Danjuma, alongside other residents in a brazen daylight operation, Sahara Reporters has learnt. The attack, which happened in the early hours of Wednesday, comes during Nigeria’s 65th Independence
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the light at the end of Nigeria’s tunnel is within sight. The APC Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, made this remark following the 65th Independence Anniversary broadcast by President Bola Tinubu earlier on Wednesday He congratulated Tinubu on his inspiring
Oil and gas workers under the umbrella of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday embarked on an industrial action. PENGASSAN had on Sunday directed a nationwide strike, instructing all its members in various offices, companies, institutions, and agencies to withdraw their services beginning
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st October 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members to halt gas supply and shut down all crude oil supply valves to Dangote Petroleum Refinery immediately. A letter signed by the General Secretary of the union, Lumumba Okugbawa, accused the refinery’s management of terminating
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Saturday, held a strategic meeting with the Mayor of Rizhao, Wang Xinsheng, to deepen economic and cultural ties between the State and the Chinese coastal city. During the meeting, Governor Abiodun emphasized the centrality of the Olokola Deep Sea Port project to the
Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has denied the allegation by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of mass sacking of its staff because of joining the Association. The refinery described the allegation as both unfounded and misleading, noting that the re-organisation within its
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the Staff of Office to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, officially installing him as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic coronation ceremony took place on Friday at the iconic Mapo Hall, Ibadan. It was gathered that Governor Makinde, who cut
By David Adeoye Ibadan, capital of Oyo State is filled with excitement and expectation as the people prepare for the installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the weeklong programme for the installation of the Olubadan
Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Founder & Chairman of Zinox Technologies, says Nigeria needs uninterrupted power to achieve digital transformation. Ekeh made this remark at the Institute of Change Management (ICM) annual conference held on Thursday at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme