By Elizabeth Ugbo The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Sunday urged the Federal Government to sell at least 51 per cent of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries to core investors, while retaining a minority stake to protect energy security. The union’s National President, Festus Osifo, made the call during an appearance […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The African Union has condemned the killing of over 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children during coordinated attacks carried out by bandits in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, on February 21, 2026, as confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will provide free medical services to over 10,000 Lagos residents through the Lagos Medical Mission, organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, from February 27 to March 4 in Ikorodu and Alimosho, to mark his 89th birthday and expand access to healthcare for underserved communities. Obasanjo Targets 10,000 Lagos […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Brooklyn, NY – Nigerian aspiring fashion designer Sheriff Shittu, 29, was fatally shot at Quilox Restaurant and Lounge in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, early Saturday morning. The deadly incident occurred around 4:25 a.m., following a dispute with a drunken patron who allegedly groped Shittu’s girlfriend. Sheriff had gone to the club to celebrate […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently clarify the Executive Order he signed on Wednesday. The union said the order is creating tension and uncertainty in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Workers across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations are concerned […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The University of Abuja has expelled 28 students for involvement in cultism, examination malpractice, and drug possession, the institution announced on Sunday. The decision followed the 191st Regular Senate Meeting, which reviewed a report by the Student Disciplinary Committee. University authorities said the expelled students committed serious misconduct, threatening campus safety and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections held in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano, and Rivers State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted chairmanship, councillorship, and state constituency by-elections. The polls involved six FCT area councils—Abuja Municipal (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji—and constituencies in Kano and […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Ekiti State Government has launched digital health solutions to improve maternal health outcomes in Ado Ekiti, targeting pregnant women and nursing mothers across the state. The initiative, unveiled on Saturday by the Ministry of Health and Human Services, allows women to access care through phone calls and WhatsApp without first visiting […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo American rapper Future has admitted that his biggest personal regret is not loving women better in his past relationships. The rapper made the revelation during a trending interview on Hot 97 on Saturday, where he reflected on his upbringing, relationships, and commitment to personal growth. Future Admits Regret Over Past Relationships During […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The City Boy Movement, a support platform linked to Nigeria’s ruling party, has rejected claims that it operates as an elitist, government-backed group. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Secretariat and shared on X, the group responded to a viral video questioning its identity and objectives. The Movement said […]
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