The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike, which it initiated as a result of a dispute with Dangote Refinery. The suspension of the strike was announced on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja by the PENGASSAN president, Festus Osifo. He explained that the union’s National […] The post Just In: PENGASSAN Suspends Nationwide Strike, Issues Warning To Dangote appeared first on Naija News.
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A lawyer and governance expert, Joe Abah, has submitted that democracy has not delivered the full expected benefits in Nigeria and many other African countries. He warned that many young Nigerians who have never experienced a properly functioning system may find military coups appealing, particularly given that they have witnessed recent coups in some West […] The post Some Nigerian Youths Are Seduced By The Idea Of A Coup – Joe Abah appeared first on Naija News.
Former aide to the late Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has stated that the absence of official celebrations marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary is a sign that those responsible have “cut short their own tenure, two years before it expires.” Naija News reports that Onochie, in a statement via 𝕏 on Tuesday, congratulated Nigerians at home […] The post ‘Arrogance Of Those Who Cancelled 65th Independence Celebration Has Ended Their Tenure’ – Lauretta Onochie appeared first on Naija News.
A lawyer, Joe Abah, has described the 1996 military coup as the greatest tragedy that ever befell Nigeria as a nation. He lamented that the coup led to the collapse of a functioning and thriving regional system of government in the country. Speaking on Wednesday on the theme, “Rebuilding Our Nation”, at The Platform Nigeria, […] The post 1966 Coup Was The Greatest Tragedy That Ever Befell Nigeria – Joe Abah appeared first on Naija News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Salihu Lukman, has warned the opposition coalition that it may fail to present a strong challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if it does not address its internal struggles. Speaking via a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Lukman […] The post Stop Encouraging The Madness Of Aspiring Candidates – Lukman Warns El-Rufai, Others appeared first on Naija News.
Victor Osimhen may have been the match-winner for Galatasaray on Tuesday night, but Thierry Henry believes the Nigerian striker’s decision-making kept his side from running up a bigger score against Liverpool. Naija News reports that Osimhen’s calmly struck penalty was enough to seal a 1-0 victory at Rams Park in the Champions League, handing Arne […] The post Thierry Henry: Osimhen’s Selfishness Denied Galatasaray More Goals Against Liverpool appeared first on Naija News.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detailed how it carried out its anti-corruption work between 2023 and 2024, recording huge recoveries and thousands of convictions within the period. Naija News reports that the Commission in a statement said it recovered N364.5 billion and $326.5 million, while also monitoring the disbursement of different government […] The post EFCC Recovers ₦364bn, $326m, Secures 4,171 Convictions appeared first on Naija News.
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Taraba State, have arrested two men posing as mobile policemen while transporting cannabis in two vehicles. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, […] The post Two ‘Police Officers’ Arrested While Smuggling Cannabis In Hilux Vans appeared first on Naija News.
Atalanta boss Ivan Juric has hailed Ademola Lookman after the forward impressed in La Dea’s 2-1 comeback victory over Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Italian side, who were trailing early on at the Gewiss Stadium, showed character to turn the game around against Nicky Hayen’s men. Lookman, making his […] The post Atalanta Coach Hails Lookman, Maresca Demands More From Chelsea After Champions League Win appeared first on Naija News.
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has vowed to flush out bandits and kidnappers from the state, declaring that those behind the recent deadly attack on Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area will not escape justice. Naija News reports that gunmen had on Sunday ambushed local vigilantes and a traditional leader in the area, leaving […] The post We Will Smoke Out Bandits From Kwara – Gov Abdulrazaq appeared first on Naija News.
