The embattled President and General Secretary of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrades Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olawale, have taken fresh swipe from Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) just as the Branch stakeholders called for the duo’s immediate resignation in order to give room for fresh air and stability in the union. The latest call was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Preye Odede-Graham on Sunday, September 21, 2025, on behalf of PTD elders and stakeholders, Comrades (Alhaji) Tajudeen Abubakar (Kaduna Zone), Chief (Comrade.) Edafe Osas (Warri Zone), Comrade Joseph Dagogo-Jack (JP) (Port Harcourt Zone) and…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The founder of PRNigeria, Malam Yushau A. Shuaib, has instituted a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging his withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. In the suit marked THC/ABJ/CS/1329/2025, Shuaib, a renowned public relations expert, is demanding ₦1 billion in general, special, and aggravated damages against NIPSS over alleged emotional trauma and reputational damage. He is also seeking an additional ₦100 million as litigation costs, having issued a pre-action notice on June 16, 2025, to the Institute’s Director General, Professor Ayo Omotayo,…
The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswan before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja was on Monday, 22 September, 2025 stalled due to defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswan, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on amended 11-count charges for allegedly diverting N3.1 billion, being part of proceeds from the sale of the Benue State shares, held on its behalf by the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited, through Elixir Securities Limited and Elixir Investment Partners Limited. Justice Lifu…
By Femi Ogbonnikan These are interesting times. As it is elsewhere in other parts of the country, politics is abuzz in Ogun State. When politics takes the centre-stage, anything can happen-the thinkable and the unthinkable. And that’s precisely why arguably politics is the only field of human endeavour where one can turn logic upside down and get applause for it, particularly where susceptible audience is prevalent. Ernest Benn, a 19th century British Publisher and Writer, captured it better as he defined “Politics as the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly and…
The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality healthcare services across the state, clarifying recent reports about the condition of Igbara-Oke General Hospital in Ifedore Local Government Area. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, in a statement noted that contrary to claims of abandonment and inadequate staffing, the hospital is fully functional and adequately manned with a diverse workforce of 138 personnel spanning various critical departments. According to him, the hospital currently has seven doctors, three optometrists; two dental officers (with one seconded to the Dental Headquarters); 27 nurses including the Head Nurse Supervisor; as…
The University of Lagos, UNILAG, has been thrown into deep mourning following the untimely death of Balogun Damilola, President of the Faculty of Education. According to multiple social media reports, the tragedy occurred on Saturday, 20 September, 2025, when Damilola was swept away by a strong wave during a beach outing in Lagos. Witnesses said the student leader, popularly known as Ayanfe Eledumare, was attempting a backflip near the shoreline while recording a video when he was suddenly pulled into the sea. Efforts to save him reportedly failed, and his body was discovered the following morning at Museyo Beach, Ibeju-Lekki,…
A total of 180 women entrepreneurs from across the Niger Delta region have commenced a business development training programme organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in collaboration with the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Port Harcourt Chapter. Speaking during the commencement of the training at the NDDC Event Centre in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the programme was designed to strengthen the capacity of women-led businesses, improve financial literacy and promote economic independence among women in the region. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Dr Victor Antai, …
Link to the video:https://youtube.com/shorts/RK7CzwoNrb8?si=oQfn2mYaOHFz8sxm The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime. In a series of well-coordinated operations carried out between Wednesday, 3 September and Friday, 19 September, 2025, operatives of the Command successfully apprehended members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for multiple violent crimes within the FCT and its environs. The suspects were arrested at Kagini, FCT, and Madalla, Niger State. They include: Ibrahim Shaibu a.k.a. Baba Godes (M), 28 years, from Zaria, Kaduna State, Yusuf Salihu (M), 40 years, from Kagini, FCT, Awulu Nuhu a.k.a. Zabi…
As expected, Paris Saint-Germain and France striker, Ousmane Dembele, won the 2025 Balon d’Or, reports thegazellenews.com Dembele was declared the winner on Monday, 22 September, beating off the challenge of Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal. Another PSG player, Vitinha, came third. In the women’s version, Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won. She beat off the challenge of Arsenal and Spain midfielder, Clandetey, to win the award for the third time. The awards were presented by the 2005 winner, Ronaldinho, to Dembele, and Andres Iniesta to Bonmati
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced substantial progress in its recovery, repair, and safety efforts following the derailment of the Abuja–Kaduna train on August 26, 2025, at Asham. The Corporation confirmed that its team of engineers has successfully re-railed and recovered all coaches and locomotives involved in the incident. “These assets have since been moved to designated workshops for comprehensive assessment and further technical work. “Our team of engineers has successfully repaired the main line to a level that allows us to safely resume operations. While train services will recommence, work on the secondary track will continue simultaneously. “During…