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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, accusing the Dangote Refinery and its affiliate, MRS Energy Limited, of violating resolutions reached with the Federal Government earlier this week. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by NUPENG’s National President, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha, and …

The Federal Government has disclosed that stakeholders appear to have reached a consensus that the Carter Bridge in Lagos State can no longer be salvaged. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, stated this on Wednesday during an extensive inspection of the bridge’s underdeck. Umahi said the visit was aimed at assessing whether parts of the bridge, particularly its ramps, could …

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced Mahmud Usman, a top commander of the proscribed terrorist group Ansaru, to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of illegal mining used to finance terrorism and kidnapping activities. Justice Emeka Nwite, who delivered the judgment, ordered that Usman remain in the custody of the Department of State …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has travelled to the United Kingdom for medical attention, SaharaReporters has learnt. Sources privy to the minister’s health status told SaharaReporters that Wike has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is currently under medical management. Doctors reportedly recommended a bypass surgery, but Wike declined the procedure over concerns about …

The first set of Nigerians marked for deportation from the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration clampdown has left America. Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, disclosed this to reporters in Accra late Wednesday, confirming that the deportees arrived in Ghana before being sent back to their home countries. According to Mahama, a total of 14 deportees, including Nigerians and …

A Federal High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola from parading themselves as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. The order, granted on Thursday, also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognise the duo or their associates in those …

In a scathing rebuke, former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has criticized prominent Nigerian politicians, including Peter Obi, Nyesom Wike, Rotimi Amaechi, and President Bola Tinubu, for engaging in premature campaigns for the 2027 general elections. Jega, speaking at a recent public lecture in Abuja, expressed dismay over the trend of politicians diverting attention from governance …

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said it is not aware of anyone being in court against it over the leadership tussle. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. “We are not aware that anybody is in court against ADC. What …

Former President Barack Obama led a chorus of national leaders condemning the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday. In a poignant statement posted on X, Obama wrote, “We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this …

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has lamented the electoral management body’s inability to sanction political parties, candidates, and their supporters who engage in premature campaigns ahead of elections. Yakubu expressed this frustration during a roundtable organised by the Commission with the theme, “Challenges of Premature Political Campaign.” According to Yakubu, while the Electoral Act …