January 28, 2026

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TUC Ultimatum: Withdraw 5% Petroleum Tax or Face Nationwide Strike

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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

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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....

Amnesty Slams DSS Over Pressure on X to Delete Sowore’s Anti-Tinubu Post

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Amnesty International has condemned the Department of State Services for pressuring X Corp to delete activist Omoyele Sowore’s posts critical of President Tinubu. The rights body accused Nigerian authorities of censorship and abuse of power, while Sowore dismissed the DSS demand to Elon Musk as “a national disgrace” and vowed to continue his activism....

Troost-Ekong hails Benjamin Fredrick after calm debut in Super Eagles’ win over Rwanda

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Nigeria’s 1–0 win over Rwanda delivered a breakout moment for 19-year-old defender Benjamin Fredrick, with veteran William Troost-Ekong calling his display “amazing.” The Brentford loanee, making his first competitive start, helped Stanley Nwabali secure a clean sheet in Uyo. The performance has ignited debate over whether he should keep his place for the South Africa clash...

Osimhen ruled out vs South Africa.

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Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes have suffered a blow with striker Victor Osimhen ruled out of Tuesday’s showdown against South Africa. The forward, who limped off in Saturday’s 1–0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, was confirmed to have suffered a shin bruise. NFF officials said he will not travel with the Super Eagles squad to Johannesburg...

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