PENGASSAN Elects Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro as National President
Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro has been elected National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), succeeding Festus Osifo. Olabiyi-Agoro emerged as president during the association’s first Quadrennial Delegates Conference, held in Abuja on Saturday. The new PENGASSAN president is a staff member of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and currently serves as the Chairman of the Trade […]
Edo Governor’s Aide Apologises to Davido Over ‘Ban’
Mr Kassy Chukwu, Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has apologised to Nigerian music star Davido over his controversial remarks barring the singer from performing in the state. Chukwu, in a video posted on X on Saturday, also apologised to the people of Edo State, clarifying that his earlier comments were made in […]
Lawal: Zamfara Will Not Retreat in Fight Against Terrorism, Banditry
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s firm stance against terrorism and banditry, declaring that the state will not retreat in its efforts to restore security and protect residents. Lawal made the position known at the North-West Security Summit, themed “Appraising the Security Challenges in the Northwest Region,” where he maintained that criminal groups terrorising Zamfara and […]
Atiku to FBI: Don’t Shield Tinubu From Public Scrutiny
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to release any records concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that can legally be disclosed, arguing that a blanket claim of “danger to lives” should not be used to shield information from public scrutiny. In a statement issued by his Senior […]
ADC: Tinubu’s Campaign Council Is a ‘Corruption Rehab Centre
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 campaign council, describing it as a “rehabilitation centre for corruption suspects.” The party made the allegation in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, questioning the inclusion of some former government officials in the campaign structure. The ADC said the composition of […]
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse as 50% Tariffs Take Effect
Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed late Friday, triggering 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods and prompting Ottawa to announce immediate retaliatory measures. The new U.S. tariffs took effect at midnight after nearly two weeks of intensive negotiations failed to produce an agreement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said […]
Prince Harry, Elton John and Others Ordered to Pay £9.5 Million After Losing Daily Mail Privacy Case
Prince Harry, Elton John and five other claimants have been ordered to make an initial payment of £9.5 million, about $13 million, to the publisher of Britain’s Daily Mail after losing their high-profile privacy case. In a ruling issued Friday, Justice Matthew Nicklin ordered the payment to Associated Newspapers Ltd. by August 28. The amount […]
Russian and Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Civilians as Cross-Border Attacks Intensify
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three people across Ukraine on Saturday, while Ukrainian drones killed two children in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, officials said. The latest violence came a day after a strike on a shopping center in Ukraine killed 16 people, underscoring the continuing intensity of the more than four-year war. […]
2027: IGP Disu Warns Politicians Against Youth Violence
Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has warned political actors against recruiting, arming or financing young Nigerians to attack perceived political opponents ahead of the 2027 elections. Disu issued the warning on Thursday at the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue in Abuja, organised by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD). The IGP said the police would […]
Obi Challenges 2027 Candidates to Defend Their Records
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged all candidates seeking the presidency in 2027 to defend their records and subject their plans for Nigeria to open public scrutiny. Obi made the call on Friday at a press conference marking the commencement of his campaign for the 2027 presidential election. The former Anambra […]
