The fragile peace between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery has broken down, reigniting an industrial dispute that threatens fuel supply stability nationwide. The row centres on allegations by NUPENG that the refinery violated a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on September 9 at the…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo is set to establish a new airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area, as part of his administration’s strategy to transform Anambra State into a smart mega city. During a site inspection, Mr. Martins Nwafor, Managing Director of Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport, Umueri, said the visit was to identify a…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appear before it on September 15, 2025, over a leadership dispute in the party. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on September 4 after refusing an ex-parte application filed by a former Deputy National…
Without a doubt, the English Premier League is the best league in the world. It attracts global audience. It also attracts the best players, the best coaches and the best viewing audience. That is why the league is awash with cash and other top leagues in Europe cannot compete when it comes to activities in…
Soun Ghandi wrote: Yesterday, my heart overflows with joy as we mark a defining moment in the history of Ogbomosoland. The maiden edition of the Ogbomoso Education Summit is not just an event—it is the birth of a new era. Education, the true bedrock of civilization, has taken center stage today. We did not gather…
Lagos, Nigeria – Wema Bank Plc (“the Bank”) announces the successful completion of its ₦150 billion Rights Issue, which opened on April 14th,2025, and closed on May 21st,2025. The exercise has received formal approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission.This Rights Issue was undertaken in response to the…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi, in a post on his official X handle, described Jonathan as his “elder brother, statesman, and leader,” noting that their discussions were focused on the state of the nation. He wrote: “Today in…
Despite the recognition granted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the leadership tussle in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is far from over. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim leadership of the party, led by former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola, to appear…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Venezuela in an international friendly match in the United States this November. The game is scheduled for Friday, November 14, at a yet-to-be-confirmed venue. It will be the first meeting between the two nations since 2012, when Nigeria claimed a 3-1 victory in Miami, courtesy of goals from Brown…
Venezuela dismissed head coach Fernando Batista and his entire backroom staff on Wednesday night, a day after their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended and following an intervention by President Nicolás Maduro. The Argentine’s dismissal came after Maduro publicly called for a “restructuring of the technical staff” in the wake of…
