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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed its members to mobilise in support of the nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, against Dangote Refinery. The NLC issued the directive through a circular signed by Comrade Joe Ajaero on Monday in Abuja. The congress instructed its affiliates and members across the country to immediately mobilise for what it described as a “full-scale, decisive engagement” against the conglomerate’s alleged anti-worker practices. “You are requested to commence, with immediate effect, preparation for a vigorous and comprehensive unionisation of all workers within every Dangote Group…

Support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Gaza peace proposal continued to gather momentum on Monday, with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and a leading forum of hostage families urging the international community to rally behind the plan. In a post on X, Herzog congratulated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for working with Washington on the initiative and called on world leaders to press Hamas to accept it. “Now the entire world must set a clear and immediate condition, that the terrorist organization Hamas agree to the plan set out by President Trump, and allow a future of hope for the peoples…

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, has said the feud between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, must be resolved for the good of all parties, including Nigerians, the economy, workers and employers. He disclosed this in his remarks at the meeting between Dangote Refinery, PENGASSAN and other relevant stakeholders in the country’s oil and gas sector. Dingyadi, who chaired the session, emphasised the importance of both the Union and Dangote Refinery to Nigeria. “We want to resolve these issues amicably, for the good of everybody, for the good of…

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna, Niger State, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, has emphasised the importance of adhering to the Freedom of Information, FOI Act, stating that it helps to clear suspicions and promote transparency in the institution’s operations. Prof Kuta made this remark while opening a one-day training for deans and directors of centres, organised by the FOI Unit of FUT Minna in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice at the Gidan-Kwano campus. The VC also highlighted that, against this background, the university ensures that its income and expenditures are published weekly in…

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has explained why Ruben Amorim is still the manager at Manchester United despite a poor run of results. This was after the Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat in the hands of Brentford in Saturday’s Premier League clash between the two teams. Igor Thiago’s put the Bees in front with two goals under 20 minutes before Benjamin Sesko reduced arrears for the Red Devils six minutes later. Man United tried to but could not find the equaliser before Mathias Jensen netted the third in the 96th minute to secure all three points for Brentford. Shearer…

The North-Central Renaissance Movement, NCRM, has demanded that the Presidency should be zoned to the North-Central in 2027. Chairman and convener of the group, Professor K’tso Nghargbu, while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Monday, warned that any political party that ignores the call will pay dearly at the polls. The group observed that the zone, comprising Niger, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kwara states and the FCT-Abuja, has never produced an elected President or Vice President since independence, despite its contributions to national stability. Nghargbu said, “The North-Central geopolitical zone seeks, requests and demands that political parties cede their presidential ticket…

A Warri based lawyer, Mr. Lucky Egboyi, on Monday asked the labour and trade unions, especially the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery to explore and adopt dialogue in resolving their dispute. The legal practitioner made the call in a chat with our Correspondent in Warri as PENGASSAN began its nationwide strike over the sack of 800 of its members by Dangote Refinery. Egboyi stressed that dialogue was a better option rather than strikes at every given opportunity, warning that it is only the common masses whose lives revolve around fuel and crude…

European football expert Julien Laurens has insisted that Fulham star Alex Iwobi and manager Marco Silva are underrated in England. Laurens spoke following Fulham’s Premier League 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. Iwobi has been in good form for Fulham so far this season. The Nigeria international also drew plaudits for his outstanding performance in Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Brentford some days ago, where he both scored and provided an assist. “Imagine what Marco Silva could do if he had proper investment,” Julien Laurens said on BBC Radio 5 Live. “I think they are underrated. I think Iwobi…

Big Brother Naija Season 10, tagged 10/10, has officially unveiled its top 10 finalists as the reality TV show heads into its last week, with the anticipated finale set for Sunday. The finalists are Kola, Imisi, Isabella, Sultana, Jason Jae, Mensan, Koyin, Kaybobo, Dede, and Faith. During the live eviction show on Sunday night, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the eviction of three housemates, including Mide, Zita, and Rooboy, cutting the contestant pool from 13 to 10. The seven remaining housemates joined Sultana, who currently holds the Head of House title; Mensan, regarded as the most influential player; and Kaybobo, who…

The 10th Senate will resume plenary on October 7, with lawmakers expected to consider key national issues, including the long-debated matter of local government autonomy. Jackson Udom, Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President, said this in a statement on Sunday while outlining areas that will top the agenda as plenary resumes. According to him, lawmakers will also focus on the 2026 Appropriation Bill, electoral reforms, constitution review, security, and economic growth. “Part of what is expected when plenary resumes is that lawmakers will give legislative backing to the Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy. This will ensure…