FG Urges NUPENG to Suspend Nationwide Strike Over Dangote Dispute
The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to shelve its planned nationwide strike set to begin today, Monday, September 8, 2025. The dispute stems from allegations that the Dangote Group is preventing its workers from joining unions in the industry. In a statement issued by the […]
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns Amid Mounting Pressure Over Election Defeats
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday, bowing to intensifying pressure from within his own Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to take responsibility for the party’s crushing defeat in July’s parliamentary elections. Ishiba, who assumed office last October, had resisted calls to step down for over a month, warning that his departure could […]
U.S. Postal Imports Collapse After Trump Ends Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Parcels, Says UN Postal Agency
International postal shipments to the United States have plunged by over 80% following the Trump administration’s termination of the de minimis tariff exemption for low-value imports, according to a statement released Saturday by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The move, which took effect on August 29, 2025, has triggered widespread disruption in global mail services, […]
Trump Sparks Outrage with ‘Apocalypse Now’ Parody Post as He Threatens Federal Crackdown in Chicago
President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy over the weekend after posting a parody image inspired by Apocalypse Now to his social media platform, as he doubled down on threats to send National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago. The image, labeled “Chipocalypse Now,” featured Trump wearing a military hat styled after Lt. Col. Kilgore—a […]
FG Vows to Deepen Trade Integration, Boost Industrial Capacity Across Africa
The Federal Government has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s trade integration agenda, expand industrial capacity, and attract investments to drive sustainable growth across the continent. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, gave the assurance at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, describing the forum as “a critical gateway to unlocking […]
Rhodes-Vivour Joins ADC, Says APC Seeks to Silence Opposition
Former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He was unveiled at an event in Lagos on Saturday. Rhodes-Vivour accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos of attempting to frustrate the event by sealing the approved venue. “It is truly disappointing that the […]
Ebonyi Govt Approves Bill to Establish Education Development Trust Fund
The Ebonyi State Government has approved an executive bill seeking the establishment of an Education Development Trust Fund to strengthen basic education across the state. State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abakaliki over the weekend on the outcome of Thursday’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor […]
NLC Backs NUPENG, Accuses Dangote Group of Anti-Union Practices
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its face-off with the Dangote Group, accusing the conglomerate of anti-union practices, exploitation, and monopolistic control. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 6, and signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC […]
Peter Obi Cancels Engagements for Medical Rest
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced that he will be taking a short medical rest, suspending all engagements within and outside Nigeria this weekend. In a statement shared on Saturday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Anambra State governor disclosed that he fell ill on Friday while attending […]
El-Rufai: Electronic Voting Key to 2027 Polls
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has said electronic voting remains the surest path to credible and transparent elections in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday at an interactive session in Owerri, Imo State, el-Rufai argued that adopting electronic voting and real-time transmission of results would curb electoral malpractices, restore public trust, and strengthen democratic stability. He […]
