NUPENG Strike Suspended as Dangote Agrees to Unionise Workers
NUPENG has suspended its strike after Dangote Refinery agreed to unionise its workers, ending a two-day fuel crisis that crippled parts of Nigeria....
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JAMB Uncovers 4,251 Biometric Fraud Cases in 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered thousands of high-tech malpractices in the 2025 UTME, including 4,251 biometric fraud cases and AI-assisted impersonation. A probe implicated parents, schools, and CBT operators in syndicate networks, sparking fears over the integrity of Nigeria’s admission system....
Super Eagles Face Must-Win Clash Against South Africa in Bloemfontein
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a do-or-die World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein today. Sitting third in Group C, the Eagles must win to revive hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup, with players Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali expressing confidence in victory despite daunting odds....
Doctors’ Strike Cripples FCT Hospitals as Patients Stranded
Hospitals in Nigeria’s capital were paralysed on Monday as the Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) began a seven-day warning......
Tinubu Orders Military Overhaul After Borno Massacre
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping review of Nigeria’s military operations after Boko Haram massacred scores in Borno’s Darajamal community. The directive includes deploying advanced drones, modern hardware, and surveillance technology as the government considers state police to combat rising insecurity....
DSS Gives Sowore One-Week Ultimatum to Retract Anti-Tinubu Post
Nigeria’s secret police have issued activist Omoyele Sowore a one-week ultimatum to retract what it calls a “false and malicious” post against President Tinubu. The DSS warned that failure to comply could trigger legal and security measures, escalating its clash with the Sahara Reporters publisher....
Delta Fuel Shutdown: IPMAN and NUPENG Enforce Strike, ₦1m Fine for Defaulters
Delta State faces fresh fuel scarcity as IPMAN and NUPENG begin an indefinite strike, shutting all filling stations and imposing a ₦1 million fine on any operator who defies the order. The action, tied to nationwide labour unrest, is expected to ripple across the South-South region....
Dangote–NUPENG Talks Collapse as PENGASSAN Threatens to Join Strike
Conciliation talks between Dangote Group and NUPENG have ended in deadlock after disputes over union rights. The breakdown prompted walkouts and raised the risk of wider disruption, as senior oil workers’ union PENGASSAN vowed to join the strike if Dangote continues to resist unionisation at its refinery...
TUC Ultimatum: Withdraw 5% Petroleum Tax or Face Nationwide Strike
The Trade Union Congress has rejected the Federal Government’s planned 5% tax on petroleum products, warning it will cripple businesses and push millions deeper into poverty. TUC gave the government an ultimatum: withdraw the policy or face a nationwide strike that could paralyse the economy...
Fuel Crisis Looms as NUPENG vs Dangote Standoff Escalates
Nigeria faces a looming fuel crisis as NUPENG begins shutdowns, clashing with Dangote Refinery over distribution reforms. Petrol stations in Sokoto have already been closed, while the refinery denies reports of a shutdown and rival transporters back its new scheme. The federal government has rushed to mediate, but uncertainty grips commuters and businesses....