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Energy policy expert, Dan Kunle, has warned that any attempt by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cripple operations at the Dangote Refinery would strike at the heart of the nation’s economy and directly punish millions of ordinary Nigerians.Speaking in an interview with Arise News on Monday, September 29,ContinueContinue reading ““PENGASSAN Shutdown Is a National Security Threat, But No Need to Panic — Dan Kunle””

Hospital Allegedly Refuses Treatment Without Police Report • Security Guard Also Killed • Nigerians Demand JusticeAbuja — Nigeria’s media industry was plunged into grief on Monday, September 29, 2025, following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a rising star at Arise News, whose life was cut short in a horrifying robbery incident at herContinueContinue reading “HEARTBREAK IN ABUJA: ARISE TV ANCHOR SOMTO MADUAGWU DIES AFTER LEAPING FROM 2ND FLOOR TO ESCAPE ROBBERS”

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a scathing attack on the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government over the abrupt cancellation of the 65th Independence Anniversary parade, branding the move as a national embarrassment and a dangerous disconnect between the presidency and the people.The Federal Government had, on Monday, announced the cancellation of the iconicContinueContinue reading ““It Diminishes Nigeria” – ADC Blasts Tinubu Govt Over Independence Day Parade Cancellation”

Nigeria is teetering on the brink of a nationwide blackout as the national grid output plunged to 3,200 megawatts (MW) on Tuesday, following a crippling disruption of gas supply caused by the ongoing strike of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed that the strike,ContinueContinue reading “Power Crisis Looms: National Grid Output Crashes As PENGASSAN Strike Chokes Gas Supply, Talks With Dangote End In Deadlock”

In a dramatic twist to Nigeria’s political landscape, the Federal Government on Tuesday arraigned fiery human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what it described as “incendiary and false” social media posts against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Sowore, the outspoken publisher of the controversial online platform Sahara Reporters, appeared before the Federal HighContinueContinue reading “FG Drags Sowore to Court Over Fiery Posts Against Tinubu — Ex-Presidential Candidate Faces Cybercrime Charges”

As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Anniversary, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced a special national thanksgiving and intercessory service to be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Throne of Grace, RCCG National Headquarters, Redemption Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.Themed “The King of Kings,” the service will be led by the reveredContinueContinue reading “NIGERIA @ 65: RCCG HOLDS NATIONAL PRAYER, PASTOR ADEBOYE TO LEAD INTERCESSION FOR PEACE, UNITY AND PROGRESS”

By Naija News The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fired a fresh salvo at Africa’s richest man’s conglomerate, ordering its affiliate unions across the country to begin full-scale mobilisation for a nationwide strike against the Dangote Group.In an internal memo dated September 29, 2025, and signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the labour movementContinueContinue reading “‘Time For Pleading Is Over’ – NLC Declares War On Dangote, Mobilises For Nationwide Strike”

By Leadership.ng Abuja — Grief and outrage have engulfed Nigeria’s media and civil society following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, affectionately called Sommie, a rising star at ARISE News Channel who was killed in an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe District, Abuja, in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025.TheContinueContinue reading “HEARTBREAK IN ABUJA: ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed In Armed Robbery — Police Launch Manhunt As Tributes Pour In”

Abuja — In a surprising move, the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025.The announcement was contained in a statement issued late Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at theContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tinubu Government Cancels Independence Day Parade, Says Celebration Will Hold Without Military Display”

By PREMIUM TIMES Investigation Desk Kano, Nigeria – A PREMIUM TIMES investigation has exposed a shocking web of secret deals in which former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, allegedly stripped the state of its 20 per cent ownership stake in the Dala Inland Dry Port Limited and quietly handed it over to his children,ContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION: How Ganduje Stripped Kano of Multi-Billion Naira Dry Port, Handed Shares to His Children Before Awarding N4bn Contract”