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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has explained that it is embarking on strike action on Monday, September 8, 2025, because Dangote Refinery and its management want to bring back slavery into Nigeria’s workforce. The union made its position known in a statement released on Sunday, signed by Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olufemi, President and General Secretary. NUPENG had last week asked members to down tools over anti-labour activities by Dangote Refinery. However, stakeholders including the Petrol Tanker Drivers and the Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association, DTCDA, have kicked against NUPENG’s planned strike. But in update…

Four players are poised to make their debut for Ikorodu City in the South West derby clash against Shooting Stars. The players are Abass Lawal, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Emmanuel Ikechukwu, and Chinonso Uzoma. The players joined the Oga Boys at the start of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. Ikorodu City will square up with Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday(today). Both teams are yet to record a win in the NPFL this season. It would be recalled that Ikorodu City held Shooting Stars to a goalless draw in the same fixture last season.

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and federal government workers have demanded an urgent review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current N70,000 is no longer sustainable. They made the demand following the bold steps taken by several states across the country to increase the minimum wage of their workers above the N70,000 benchmark, in response to the prevailing economic realities. The labour unions and workers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in separate interviews, contended that in the face of galloping inflation, rising costs of food, transportation, housing, and other essential services, the N70,000 minimum…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has blasted his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, asking him to stop politicizing insecurity. Speaking on Saturday in Kaduna at the presentation of ‘Where I Stand’, a book written by the late Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi and translated into Arabic by Sheikh Ibrahim Jalo Jalingo, the governor stated that firearms alone cannot end banditry. DAILY POST recalls that El-Rufai in a television interview on August 31, criticised what he described as a “misguided non-kinetic” approach to insecurity, alleging that the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, coordinates ransom payments and incentives to bandits. “What I…

Russia is preparing to roll out its cancer vaccine following the successful completion of preclinical trials, which proved both safety and high effectiveness. Veronika Skvortsova, Director of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) and former Minister of Health, made the announcement at the weekend. Skvortsova, TASS reported, revealed that a rigorous research spanned several years, while the last three were dedicated to mandatory preclinical studies. “The vaccine is now ready for use; we are awaiting official approval,” the official said at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which ended in Vladivostok on Saturday. The initial target for the vaccine will…

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has congratulated team-mate, Benjamin Fredrick after Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup qualifier played on Saturday in Uyo. Troost-Ekong said the Brentford loanee was amazing for Nigeria against Rwanda. Recall that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle opted to start Fredrick ahead of Troost-Ekong in the starting XI as Nigeria defeated Rwanda to move one place up in Group C standings, only behind South Africa and Rwanda. Speaking at his post-match press conference, Troost-Ekong was asked about starting the game from the bench, but the former Watford defender quickly redirected attention…

Nigerian troops have killed a notorious arms dealer in Plateau State and recovered rifles and ammunition from his hideout. The operation, carried out by the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE between September 4 and 6, is seen as a major step in breaking the supply lines that fuel bandit violence in the North-Central region. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the man, described as a “high-value target,” had long supplied weapons and logistics to criminal groups across Plateau and nearby states. His death is considered a serious blow to those networks. According to reports, intelligence led the troops…

Tolu Arokodare was named Man of the Match following the Super Eagles’ hard-earned 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, DAILY POST reports. Arokodare replaced Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka after the break. The 24-year-old then fired home the winning goal from a goalmouth scramble on the hour mark. It was Arokodare’s second goal in four appearances for Éric Chelle’s side. The Wolverhampton Wanderers striker was a thorn in the flesh of the Rwandan defenders with his physicality and close control. The forward could play a crucial role for the Super Eagles in their next game against South Africa, with…

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Ik Ojo, who allegedly committed suicide in Abuja. DAILY POST learnt that the lifeless body of Ik, a resident of the Kagini, Dei-Dei area of the FCT, was discovered hanging in his room on Friday. Eyewitnesses, captured in a viral video, suspected foul play, insinuating that someone could have killed Ik and hung his body. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, Josephine Adeh, said an investigation into the matter has commenced. She explained that after…

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has said he was only doing his job after leaving out Troost-Ekong against Rwanda on Saturday. Troost-Ekong, who usually wears the captain’s armband, was benched for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Chelle started 20-year-old Benjamin Fredrick in central defence alongside Calvin Bassey. This meant it was Wilfred Ndidi who led the three-time African champions out. Chelle eventually brought Troost-Ekong on as a late substitute, as Nigeria defeated the Amavubi 1-0. When asked by the media about his decision, Chelle replied: “I don’t want to explain myself;…