The Department of State Services, DSS, has summoned the management of Dangote Refinery and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, amid escalating tension over an alleged breach of an agreement on workers’ right to belong to the union of their choice. The meeting, which is reportedly scheduled for 3:00 pm on Friday, will …

The Special Adviser on Tax Policy to the Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Mathew Osanekwu, has revealed that Nigeria has successfully collected over N600bn in Value Added Tax from global digital service providers such as Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix. He explained that amendments to the VAT Act had empowered the Federal Inland Revenue Service to bring non-resident companies …

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused Dangote Petroleum Refinery of disguising an anti-union and monopolistic agenda under the cover of a planned free petrol distribution scheme. In a statement on Friday signed by National Executive President, Comrade Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, NUPENG alleged that the move by the refinery to …

The Obidient Movement has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to support Peter Obi instead of contesting against him in the 2027 presidential election. The appeal is coming after Obi and Jonathan held a closed-door meeting on Thursday. Obi posted pictures of him and the former president on his X handle, describing Jonathan as “a very dear elder brother, statesman, …

Dangote Refinery has reduced its premium motor spirit retail price nationwide. This is as it announced Monday, September 15, 2025, as the new date to begin the direct petrol distribution initiative. The initiative, which Dangote Group had earlier announced would kick off on August 15, 2025, would see the $20 billion plant distribute petrol and diesel to consumers with its …

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has broken his silence after a false report of his death surfaced online, strongly refuting the claims and assuring fans that he is alive, healthy, and looking forward to living long enough to see his grandchildren. He emphasized this further by saying, “I am here to carry my grandchildren, and I must carry them in …

As the United Nations marks the World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) today, the Nigerian government has been alerted to the rising cases in Nigeria. The WSPD’s the triennial theme for 2024–2026 is ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide.’ Psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health professionals, in separate interviews identified reasons suicide is on the rise in the country. A data analysis of …

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly continued his smoking habit, despite repeated efforts by those around him to persuade him to quit, SaharaReporters has learned. Sources close to the President said that Tinubu remains committed to smoking and has resisted attempts by aides and associates to help him give up the habit. The sources noted that, while concern has been raised …

In the early 60s, Michael Iheonukara Okpara, former premier of the defunct Eastern Region, had an industrialization policy, which he vigorously pursued. From agriculture, manufacturing to mining, the commitment to grow the economy of the region was obvious. However, Okpara also recognized the importance of hospitality as a key enabler of investments, hence the attention to the sector with the …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said membership of trade unions by its employees remains voluntary and not compulsory, in line with the Nigerian Constitution and International Labour Organisation conventions. The company stated this in a release on Wednesday while responding to what it described as “distortions of facts” by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers concerning its trade …

FUEL SCARCITY LOOMS AS DANGOTE, NUPENG DEAL COLLAPSES Barely 48 hours after the Department of State Services (DSS) brokered peace between Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), fresh dispute has erupted between the duo, Daily Trust can report. Specifically, the leadership of the union halted loading of fuel at the loading bay of …

The parish priest at the center of a recent altercation with members of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) in Enugu State has issued a public apology, describing his actions as “regrettable and uncharacteristic.” Rev. Fr. Dr. Godfrey Oleri, the Parish Priest of St. Paul Parish, Ibuzo Amokwe, made the apology in a video address The priest was responding to the …

The Anambra High Court sitting in Awka has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), from arresting Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, Bishop of Awka Diocese (Anglican Communion), over alleged unauthorised sale of church-owned land. Justice F.I. Aniukwu granted the order following a motion ex parte dated Sept. 4, filed by the applicant, Ibezim, through his legal counsel, Mr B.E.I. …

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has given a detailed account of how he was abducted and robbed in Bucharest, Romania, when he visited that country recently to attend the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, FITS, one of the world’s largest theatre festivals. Soyinka made this known in an exclusive interview with TheNEWS/ on Tuesday, September 9 in Lagos. At that fiesta, …

The Federal Government has revoked the 5% excise tax previously imposed on telecommunications services in Nigeria, a move expected to ease cost pressures for millions of mobile users. The tax, which was intended to apply to both voice calls and data, had drawn widespread criticism from industry players and consumer advocates since its introduction under the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Aminu …