Written by The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as “unconstitutional” the attempt by the Senate to stop Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming at the red chamber after serving a six-month suspension. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. “This reported action smacks of a calculated attempt … Continue reading “‘Unconstitutional,’ PDP Condemns Move To Bar Natasha’s Resumption At Senate”
Finance Minister Wale Edun has clarified that there are no immediate plans to implement the proposed 5 per cent tax on petroleum products. Speaking to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister explained that although the policy is included in the new tax administration set to take effect on January 1, 2026, its implementation … Continue reading “No Plans To Implement 5% Fuel Tax Anytime Soon – Wale Edun”
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has imposed an immediate ban on loading activities at unauthorized points nationwide to reduce boat accidents and enhance safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, announced the new directives during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He said, “NIWA has placed an … Continue reading “NIWA Bans Unlicensed Boats To Enhance Waterway Safety”
Energy expert and petroleum analyst, Kelvin Emmanuel, has accused the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and other groups of attempting to sabotage the operations of the Dangote Refinery. He made the allegation on Tuesday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. Emmanuel argued that NUPENG and … Continue reading “VIDEO: Economist Accuses NUPENG, Others Of Sabotaging Dangote Refinery”
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has condemned the Nigerian Senate for blocking the return of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the red chamber despite completing her six-month suspension. Effiong, a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, argued that the Senate’s attempt to block the return of the Kogi Central Senator, citing subjudice, amounts … Continue reading “Inibehe Effiong Berates Senate For Rejecting Natasha’s Resumption”
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days. In choosing Lecornu, 39, to replace Francois Bayrou as the seventh premier of his mandate, Macron has plumped for one of … Continue reading “Macron Names Close Ally Lecornu New PM”
Nepali demonstrators set parliament ablaze on Tuesday while the veteran prime minister Sharma Oli quit, as a “Gen Z” protest movement sparked by a ban on social media overtook the Himalayan nation. At least 19 people were killed during rallies a day earlier, one of the deadliest crackdowns in years, which fuelled public anger. … Continue reading “Nepal Protesters Set Parliament Ablaze As PM quits”
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike following an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise workers’ rights to unionise. The deal was reached at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun … Continue reading “UPDATED: NUPENG Suspends Strike As Union Reach Agreement With Dangote Refinery”
Two bakery workers have been sentenced to two weeks of community service after they were accused of stealing bread in Lagos State. The offenders were said to have stolen five loaves of bread from their employer. The Lagos State Government in a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, said the Ministry of Justice, through its Restorative … Continue reading “Court sentences two Lagos bakery workers to 14 days community service for stealing bread”
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have rescued an Egyptian national 24 hours after he was abducted in Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan. The spokesperson of the command, CSP Osifeso Adewale, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 said the victim was rescued without ransom payment. The Oyo State Police Command is pleased to … Continue reading “Police rescue abducted Egyptian national in Oyo”