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target=_blank>Killings: Army orders GOC Ibadan to relocate to Kwara
The Army Headquarters has directed the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan, Oyo State, to immediately relocate to Kwara to further coordinate and boost military response to insecurity. This follows multiple attacks that led to the deaths of at least 12 Forest Guards and some residents. Some also sustained
target=_blank>Tackle Nigeria’s Insecurity Before Asking for UN Permanent Seat, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for seeking a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, amidst prevailing insecurity in the country. The party said Nigeria should not ask for additional global responsibilities when it could not protect the lives and property of its citizens at home. In a
target=_blank>‘Presidents should be stripped of power to appoint INEC Chairman’
Ikechukwu Obiorah, lawmaker who represented Anambra South Senatorial district between 2007 and 2011, says the executive arm of government should be stripped of the power to appoint electoral officials. Obiorah, who is a lawyer and author, stated this in his treatise on “The Philosophy of Elections and Nigeria’s Fake Democracy”, made available to journalists in
target=_blank>Over 12 forest guards killed as bandits raid Kwara communities
A series of coordinated attacks on Sunday left Kwara State reeling in grief after gunmen invaded Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area and Tsaragi in Edu Local Government Area, killing scores and abducting an unspecified number of residents. At Oke-Ode, bandits reportedly stormed the community in the early hours of the morning, targeting newly recruited
target=_blank>Fresh rift: FG summons PENGASSAN, Dangote Refinery
The Federal Government has summoned the leadership of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENSASSAN) and the management of Dangote Refinery to an emergency meeting over ongoing rift between the duo. The government also urged PENSASSAN members nationwide to reconsider its strike over its dispute with Dangote Refinery, saying the plan, if
target=_blank>There’s no religious genocide in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading claims in some international circles suggesting that Christians in Nigeria are facing a systematic religious genocide. In a statement on Sunday, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said such allegations were “baseless, divisive, and a gross misrepresentation of Nigeria’s security challenges.” “There is no
target=_blank>Shadow govt: Court to Deliver Judgement in DSS’ Suit against Utomi
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will on Monday deliver judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) to challenge the legality of Prof. Pat Utomi’s alleged plan to establish a “shadow government” in Nigeria. The presiding judge, James Omotosho, after entertaining arguments from lawyers to parties and listening to
target=_blank>Shettima Heads to Germany after UNGA Outing
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, for Germany after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his participation at UNGA 80, Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. He also showcased
target=_blank>Retired DIG Osayande Dies Day to 89th Birthday
Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Parry Osayande, has died. He reportedly died in Benin on Sunday, just a day to his 89th birthday. President of the Immaculate Conception College Old Boys’ Association (ICCOBA) Worldwide, Engr. Ighodalo Edetanlen, confirmed the death in a condolence statement he issued on behalf
target=_blank>Blackout Looms as PENGASSAN Orders Shutdown of Gas Power Plants
The ongoing rift between Dangote Refinery and The labour union in the sector is set to affect the power sector as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed it members to shut down thermal power plants. Daily Trust reports that Nigeria’s power grid gets 75 percent of electricity from
target=_blank>APC can win Kano without Kwankwaso – Party chieftain tells Tinubu
A top member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Seyi Olorunsola, says the party can win the 2027 elections for President Bola Tinubu, its governorship candidate, and all APC candidates in the state without the involvement of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Speaking at a press conference in Kano on Sunday, Olorunsola, who
APC can win Kano without Kwankwaso – Party chieftain tells Tinubu
target=_blank>EPL: VAR shouldn’t get involved – Arteta speaks on Gyokeres penalty incident vs Newcastle
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, should not have intervened in a penalty incident during their 2-1 win over Newcastle. The Gunners thought they had won a penalty after Viktor Gyökeres was fouled in the area by Nick Pope. Although referee Jarred Gillett awarded the spot-kick, VAR advised him to
EPL: VAR shouldn’t get involved – Arteta speaks on Gyokeres penalty incident vs Newcastle
target=_blank>2027: APC vows to take back Zamfara
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is confident of winning back power in the 2027 general elections. The party chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, who was represented by the Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, said this during a welcome-back meeting for Ahmad Sharu Anka, a party member who had previously
2027: APC vows to take back Zamfara
target=_blank>Politicisation of grief won’t work in Adamawa –APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamawa State has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar,l, for allegedly ‘scoring cheap political points with insecurity in the state’. Mohammed Abdullahi, the State APC Publicity Secretary, made this known in a statement on Sunday. This comes after Boko Haram terrorists barely four days ago attacked innocent people at Wagga
Politicisation of grief won’t work in Adamawa –APC
target=_blank>TUC to join PENGASSAN in nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has declared its intention to join the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, in a nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery’s alleged anti-labour activities. TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The union demanded a public apology from Dangote Refinery
TUC to join PENGASSAN in nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery
target=_blank>Cross River: Senator Jarigbe rejects ‘Governor of the North’ title, affirms loyalty to Otu
Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North, has rejected being described as “Governor of the North,” insisting that such titles are misleading. In a statement, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP lawmaker said that while he values the goodwill of supporters, he does not wear “borrowed robes.” He stressed that Cross River has only one
Cross River: Senator Jarigbe rejects ‘Governor of the North’ title, affirms loyalty to Otu
target=_blank>Osimhen signing meaningless without Galatasaray’s success in Europe – Ataman
Turkish professional basketball coach Ergin Ataman has criticised the failure of the country’s football clubs to succeed in Europe despite expensive transfers in the last summer window. Ataman made the remarks while speaking about Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, the biggest transfer in Turkish football history. According to him, all this investment should be accompanied by
Osimhen signing meaningless without Galatasaray’s success in Europe – Ataman
target=_blank>Kwara community attack: Police confirm 12 killed by bandits
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the death of 12 people in the bloody attack by armed bandits that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in Ilorin, on Sunday evening,
Kwara community attack: Police confirm 12 killed by bandits
target=_blank>PENGASSAN enforces Dangote Refinery shutdown
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, implemented the shutdown of the Dangote Refinery plant on Sunday. This was contained in an update on the striking union’s action against Dangote Refinery over mass sacking. The union said its members have shut all oil installations nationwide. It noted that the refinery plant
PENGASSAN enforces Dangote Refinery shutdown
target=_blank>EPL table: Arsenal cut Liverpool’s lead at top to two points with Newcastle win
Arsenal have cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to two points. The Gunners fought back from a goal down to defeat Newcastle United 2-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday evening. Mikel Arteta’s men came into the game fully aware that Liverpool’s perfect start to the campaign had ended with
EPL table: Arsenal cut Liverpool’s lead at top to two points with Newcastle win
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