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Dangote Refinery to Redeploy 800 Sacked Workers Amid Union Dispute, FG Confirms

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government has announced that it has been able to broker an agreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed that Dangote will…

Tinubu Hails Reforms, Defends Subsidy Removal in 65th Independence Day Address

By Obinna Uballa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday used his Independence Day broadcast to highlight his administration’s achievements in the last 28 months, insisting that Nigeria has “turned the corner” and is on a path to sustainable growth. In his nationwide address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu defended the removal of fuel…

Ex-French president Sarkozy convicted of criminal over funding deal

By Obinna Uballa A Paris court on Thursday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi secretly funded his 2007 election campaign, AFP reported. The ruling marks another dramatic chapter in the legal troubles of the 70-year-old ex-leader, who has already been convicted twice…

Sadiq Khan to Trump: Don’t invoice me for living rent-free in your head

By Obinna Uballa London mayor Sadiq Khan says he has “squatters’ rights” in United States President Donald Trump’s head, and hopes the US president won’t send him a bill for it, as their long-running war of words flared up again this week. Speaking to ITV London on Wednesday, Khan quipped: “I think I’ve got squatters’…

Full Text: Tinubu Addresses World Leaders At 80th UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. His address was delivered by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima. Read full text below: THE NATIONAL STATEMENT OF HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON, VICE-PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, DURING THE…

Peter Obi Denies Fake Photos with Trump, MC Oluomo, Warns Against Disinformation

By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has disowned images circulating on social media that claim he met with United States President Donald Trump and Lagos transport union leader, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), respectively. Obi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the photographs were “fake and…

Tinubu Advances Nigeria’s Push for Africa’s First-Ever 2030 Commonwealth Games

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. This is as the President declared that Nigeria's desire to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a "dream that must be realised." In a post on his official X page on Wednesday, Tinubu stated that no African country has…

Shettima Set to Deliver Nigeria’s Statement at UNGA today

Shettima Set to Deliver Nigeria's Statement at UNGA today By Abiola Olawale As world leaders continue to converge at the United Nations headquarters for the 80th session of the General Assembly (UNGA 80), Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima is poised to take center stage, to deliver Nigeria's national statement on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The…

Jonathan Urges Voters to Sack “Underperforming” Leaders

Calls for Accountability By Abiola Olawale A former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has emphasized the importance of holding leaders accountable, declaring that those who fail to deliver on their promises should be voted out of office. Speaking at the 2025 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue, held in Accra, Ghana, Jonathan charged…

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Dangote Refinery to Redeploy 800 Sacked Workers Amid Union Dispute, FG Confirms

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government has announced that it has been able to broker an agreement between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed that Dangote will…

Tinubu Hails Reforms, Defends Subsidy Removal in 65th Independence Day Address

By Obinna Uballa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday used his Independence Day broadcast to highlight his administration’s achievements in the last 28 months, insisting that Nigeria has “turned the corner” and is on a path to sustainable growth. In his nationwide address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Tinubu defended the removal of fuel…

Ex-French president Sarkozy convicted of criminal over funding deal

By Obinna Uballa A Paris court on Thursday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi secretly funded his 2007 election campaign, AFP reported. The ruling marks another dramatic chapter in the legal troubles of the 70-year-old ex-leader, who has already been convicted twice…

Sadiq Khan to Trump: Don’t invoice me for living rent-free in your head

By Obinna Uballa London mayor Sadiq Khan says he has “squatters’ rights” in United States President Donald Trump’s head, and hopes the US president won’t send him a bill for it, as their long-running war of words flared up again this week. Speaking to ITV London on Wednesday, Khan quipped: “I think I’ve got squatters’…

Full Text: Tinubu Addresses World Leaders At 80th UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. His address was delivered by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima. Read full text below: THE NATIONAL STATEMENT OF HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON, VICE-PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, DURING THE…

Peter Obi Denies Fake Photos with Trump, MC Oluomo, Warns Against Disinformation

By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has disowned images circulating on social media that claim he met with United States President Donald Trump and Lagos transport union leader, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), respectively. Obi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the photographs were “fake and…

Tinubu Advances Nigeria’s Push for Africa’s First-Ever 2030 Commonwealth Games

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. This is as the President declared that Nigeria's desire to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a "dream that must be realised." In a post on his official X page on Wednesday, Tinubu stated that no African country has…

Shettima Set to Deliver Nigeria’s Statement at UNGA today

Shettima Set to Deliver Nigeria's Statement at UNGA today By Abiola Olawale As world leaders continue to converge at the United Nations headquarters for the 80th session of the General Assembly (UNGA 80), Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima is poised to take center stage, to deliver Nigeria's national statement on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The…

Jonathan Urges Voters to Sack “Underperforming” Leaders

Calls for Accountability By Abiola Olawale A former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has emphasized the importance of holding leaders accountable, declaring that those who fail to deliver on their promises should be voted out of office. Speaking at the 2025 edition of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue, held in Accra, Ghana, Jonathan charged…

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