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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has insisted that its strike action on Monday, September 8, 2025, will go on as planned. The workers recently accused the management of Dangote Refinery of trying to bring back slavery into Nigeria’s workforce. In a press statement issued and signed ...

This year, all eyes are on the Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments as it announces a spectacular four-day celebration to mark Nigeria’s Independence. The event, aptly named the “Afro Independence Staycation,” promises an unparalleled blend of cultural entertainment, gourmet dining, and luxury accommodation. From September 29th to October 2nd, 2025, ...

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) National Secretariat has called for the immediate removal of the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). NANS recently passed a vote of no confidence in WAEC’s Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, and Nigerians have been reacting. The decision was ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has ordered Nigerian public universities to wrap up their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025. JAMB recently revealed that all private universities are required to complete admissions by November 30, 2025, while all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, private or public, have until the ...

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has said that much of the Nigeria Police Force’s work in preventing crime goes unnoticed by the public. He recently revealed that prevention of crime remains one of the force’s most critical responsibilities. Represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge ...

An Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from custody, Comfort Emmanson, has said that she is still in pain after the incident. She recently appreciated her supporters while describing her post-release condition. Speaking via a press statement shared on her Instagram page, Emmanson (#soft_commy), disclosed that she is still ...

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that airline operators are considering appointing Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently released from prison, as an ambassador for good passenger conduct. Recall that Comfort was jailed after an incident on an Ibom Air flight but regained her ...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has come out to advocate for partnership and cooperation among the airport authorities, security agencies, relevant agencies and passengers. The agency recently revealed that such synergy will help prevent the regular security breaches in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Speaking via ...

The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and the Special Prosecution Task Force (SPT) of the Federal Government have joined hands to expose 2 illegal refining sites in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers State. The sites operating under the cover of a logistics company, Emekus Nigeria Ltd, and a faceless ...

The Nasarawa State Police Command has come out to deny claims that more than 30 female students of the Federal University, Lafia, were raped by bandits during a recent attack. The police revealed that investigations have shown that the report is false. Speaking to PunchNG, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ...

Nigerian human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has come out to question Peter Obi’s one-term vow ahead of the 2027 general election. Recall that Obi recently reaffirmed his pledge to serve for four years if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, ...

A meeting between the nurses and the Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Tuesday, ended in a deadlock. This was due to the absence of key stakeholders, including the Minister of Health and the Head of Civil Service, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to the press, the National Chairman ...

Springfield Private School and Bosede Idehen International Academy’s graduating students of the 2024/2025 academic session were recently treated to a memorable Valedictory Service and End-of-Year celebration. The ceremony, tagged “Reaching for the Star,” was the epitome of motivation and hope for the future of Nigerian students. Mrs. Idehen Ovabor, the ...

Nigeria Police Force The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has called for the establishment of state police to curb the increasing insecurity situation in Nigeria. He recently revealed that the current lack of security poses a major challenge to Nigeria’s economic development. According to ...

Abdullahi Ganduje Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has vowed to ensure the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN doesn’t remain the same while he is board chairman. He recently pledged to commit to the role fully, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he and his fellow board ...

President Bola Tinubu has come out to mourn the death of legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Recall that Dodomayana died on the 3rd of July 2025 at the age of 61 after a long illness. Reacting via a press statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo ...

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has come out to blast the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Nyesom Wike, for attacking the new coalition. The party recently said that Wike is clearly scared of justice prevailing in 2027, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to ...

Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 is for the citizens to take decisive action against him. He recently revealed that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful change through wishful thinking, so proper action must be ...

A Labour Party chieftain and the 2023 House of Representatives candidate for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, Dr Ezeh Emmanuel, has come out to say that Nigerians would forgive President Bola Tinubu if he forgets about contesting in 2027. He recently revealed that avoiding re-election in 2027 would be the honourable ...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has come out to mourn the death of legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Dodomayana died on the 3rd of July 2025 at the age of 61 after a long illness. According to him, Peter’s dazzling displays in the Nigerian jersey did not just endear him ...