Author: Vincent Osuwo

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sacked all commissioners and public officers serving under his administration. Fubara’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, released a statement in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening stating that the sacking was effective immediately. The governor stated that the decision was made in response to a recent Supreme Court decision. Meanwhile, Fubara congratulated members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the state’s development over the past two years. Fubara made the commendation during a valedictory session he held with his cabinet to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary in Government House, Port Harcourt, on…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has temporarily suspended its nationwide strike against Dangote Petroleum Refinery after the intervention of the Federal Government. PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo announced the decision on Wednesday in Abuja, following marathon deliberations with government officials and refinery representatives that lasted into the early hours. The strike, which began on Sunday over alleged anti-union practices at the facility, disrupted parts of Nigeria’s oil and gas operations until Wednesday’s truce. He made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The strike, which began on Sunday over alleged anti-union activities…

A makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring 55, state media said. The event occurred around 7:45 a.m. in the village of Arerti, about 70 kilometers (43 miles) east of the capital, Addis Abeba, while a group was there for the annual Virgin Mary festival. “Many pilgrims were killed or sustained physical injuries,” local administrator Atnafu Abate told the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), putting the death toll at 22 and the wounded at 55. Some remained under the rubble, he stated, without providing any additional information on those…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians not to despair in spite of the current challenges but to continue to nurture hope in the possibilities of greatness within the country. Jonathan’s goodwill message to Nigerians on the 65th Independence anniversary was issued by his media adviser, Mr. Okechukwu Eze, in Abuja on Wednesday. Jonathan stated that the anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s collective journey of nation-building, including challenges faced and opportunities ahead. He said, “It is true that we face challenges that could test our sense of hope: insecurity, economic disparities, and institutions that often struggle to…

The Federal Government has brokered peace in the conflict between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, after two days of conciliation meetings. Dr. Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, issued a statement in the early hours of Wednesday revealing that the issue had been settled after protracted consultations. According to the release, the resolutions reached were, “The Honourable Minister of Labour informed the meeting that unionization is a right of workers in accordance with the laws of Nigeria, and this right should be respected. “After examining the procedure…

Barr Peace Onyesom, a called-to-the-bar lawyer, and her sister Gift Onyesom, who were kidnapped on the Okene-Auchi Road on Friday, have been released. The victims’ brother, Godspower Onyesom, confirmed their release to a PUNCH Metro correspondent over the phone on Tuesday. Chronicle NG reports that attended the Nigerian Law School’s call-to-the-bar ceremony on September 23. She was returning to Benin, Edo State, with her sister when they were kidnapped. Adaeze Onyesom, the victims’ sister, revealed in an exclusive interview that the abductors demanded a ransom of N40 million. She stated that the kidnappers contacted the family on Friday, wanting an…

The Federal Government has announced that the Dangote Group will redeploy staff earlier disengaged from its refinery operations, following the resolution of its dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN. The FG further confirmed that redeployed employees will not lose any pay as a result of the redeployment. Dr. Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, acknowledged this in a statement made in Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “After examining the procedure used in the disengagement of workers, the meeting agreed that the management of Dangote Group shall immediately begin the process of…

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Ladoke Akintola, Michael…

President Bola Tinubu has decried the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor for Arise News Television, who was killed in a robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja. This was stated in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday and captioned ‘President Tinubu condemns the assassination of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, asks security authorities to find the killers.’ The statement reads, “The President described the late journalist, fondly known as Sommie, as ‘a promising professional whose life was cut short in a cruel and condemnable manner.” “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives…

England captain Harry Kane extended his remarkable scoring streak with two goals as Bayern Munich defeated Pafos in the Champions League. Kane, 32, has 102 goals in 105 outings for the German giants since his £86.4 million signing from Tottenham in August 2023. He has 17 goals in nine club matches in 2025-26, including 11 in his last five outings, and one goal for England in their 5-0 victory over Serbia this month. The Cypriots were playing their first Champions League home game, but it only took the German champions 15 minutes to grab the lead, thanks to a first-time…