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Tambuwal’s outburst won’t go unanswered, Wike’s aide warns

Ukpono Ukpong 10 September 2025 0

A fresh political clash is brewing between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, following the latter’s remarks on national television last week. This is as the FCT Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public

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Dangote Refinery makes U-turn, agrees to NUPENG unionisation demand

Ukpono Ukpong 10 September 2025 0

Dangote Refinery has finally bowed to pressure from the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) by agreeing to allow its employees to unionize. The breakthrough followed a tense conciliation meeting convened by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in Abuja on Tuesday, after NUPENG embarked on an industrial action over workers’ […]

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Wike appoints Nancy Nathan as acting FCTA head of service

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has appointed Nancy Sabanti Nathan as the acting head of service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The appointment follows the death of Grace Adayilo, the former head of service, last week. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special […]

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Lere Olayinka: Tambuwal will not get away with ‘verbal attack’ on Wike, Tinubu

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications and social media to Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), said Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto state governor, would not get away with his latest “verbal attack”. Olayinka said the minister would issue a pointed response to remarks made by Tambuwal on Channels Television’s Politics […]

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TUC Rejects 5% Petroleum Tax, Threatens Nationwide Strike

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding an immediate halt to the planned 5% tax on petroleum products or risk plunging the nation into a nationwide strike. In a statement signed by its President General, Comrade (Engr.) Festus Osifo, the union described the move as […]

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Oil sector crisis deepens as PENGASSAN joins NUPENG’s nationwide strike

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

The standoff between labour unions and Dangote Refinery has taken a new turn as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared full solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in their fight against alleged anti-union practices at Africa’s largest refinery. PENGASSAN, in a statement […]

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NUPENG Strike Continues As Labour, FG Talks Collapse, Dangote Rep Walks Out

Ukpono Ukpong 9 September 2025 0

Negotiations between the federal government, organised labour, and representatives of the Dangote Group over the ongoing strike by oil workers collapsed on Monday night after the company’s representative walked out of the meeting in Abuja. The breakdown means the strike action will continue, with unions insisting they will resist what they described as attempts by […]

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Breakthrough: Dangote agrees to unionisation of refinery workers, MOU underway

Ukpono Ukpong 8 September 2025 0

There are strong indications that the Dangote Group has finally agreed to allow employees of its refinery and petrochemical plants to join the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). Reliable sources confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is currently being drafted between the parties to formalize the agreement. The document, once […]

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ISPON honours NSITF MD for championing workplace health

Ukpono Ukpong 8 September 2025 0

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has been honoured with the Corporate Health and Safety Environment (HSE) Leadership Award. The Award, in recognition of the NSITF MD’s unwavering support of Health, Safety and Environment initiatives across Nigerian workplaces, was presented by the

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DBI unveils plans to create 100,000 jobs, canvases Tinubu’s re-election

Ukpono Ukpong 8 September 2025 0

The President/CEO of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), David Daser, has unveiled an ambitious plan to create at least 100,000 jobs through large-scale digital outsourcing projects, while also urging Nigerians to support and re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue his reform agenda. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, while marking his one year in office, Daser […]

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Targeting Sowore’s account assault on free speech, Adeyanju tells DSS

Ukpono Ukpong 8 September 2025 0

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the reported targeting of Omoyele Sowore’s account by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing it as an unacceptable assault on free speech and democracy. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday, said every Nigerian has the right to freely share their opinions, whether or not such views align […]

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ISPON honours NSITF MD for championing workplace health

Ukpono Ukpong 7 September 2025 0

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has been honoured with the Corporate Health and Safety Environment (HSE) Leadership Award. The Award, in recognition of the NSITF MD’s unwavering support of Health, Safety and Environment initiatives across Nigerian workplaces, was presented by the

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Nigeria seeks economic diplomacy agenda to empower women, youth across Africa

Ukpono Ukpong 5 September 2025 0

Nigeria is spearheading a new economic diplomacy agenda that prioritises women and youth as central drivers of Africa’s inclusive development, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has said. Speaking at the Policy Innovation Centre’s High-Level Plenary of the 2025 Gender Summit in Abuja, he stressed that “growth without inclusivity is fragile, and

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Wike flags off sale of subsidized fertilizers to boost food security in FCT

Ukpono Ukpong 5 September 2025 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday flagged off the distribution and sale of fertilizers to farmers in Abuja at 50 percent subsidized rates, declaring the initiative as part of the administration’s commitment to food security and agricultural revitalisation. Speaking during the official ceremony in Abuja, Wike said the programme

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Rescued Nigerian girl warns youths against irregular migration

Ukpono Ukpong 4 September 2025 0

A young Nigerian, Mercy Oluwagbenga, has sent out a passionate warning to her peers never to embark on irregular migration, stressing that “whatever your situation, do not travel through dangerous routes.” Mercy was recently rescued from Libya after a viral video showed her crying out for help. Received in Abuja by the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians […]

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Wike flags off Karu road project, says hope has returned to people

Ukpono Ukpong 4 September 2025 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the Karu road, declaring that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu is bringing back confidence and development to residents of the area. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Wike assured the people of Karu that […]

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FCTA revokes all park allocations, orders fresh screening

Ukpono Ukpong 4 September 2025 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked all park allocations in Abuja, citing widespread violations of policies guiding their use. Sequel to this, all park operators have now been directed to resubmit their documents for fresh screening and possible reallocation. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, the Director, Department of Development Control,

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Capacity building, training top agenda as FCT, Federal Fire Services strengthen ties

Ukpono Ukpong 3 September 2025 0

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, have moved to deepen collaboration with a renewed focus on training, capacity building, and inter-agency support. During a courtesy visit to the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode, in Abuja, both agencies agreed that strengthening institutional ties is

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PDP leaders draw battle lines, list conditions ahead of National Convention

Ukpono Ukpong 3 September 2025 0

…demand fresh congresses in Ebonyi, Anambra, South-East …reject micro-zoning Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have drawn a red line for the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), insisting that unless certain critical conditions are met, the forthcoming National Convention would be deemed invalid. Rising from a high-powered meeting in Abuja

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Wike flags off three Magistrate Courts in Abuja

Ukpono Ukpong 3 September 2025 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of three new magistrate courts in Abuja, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to improving the justice system through modern facilities and welfare support for judicial officers. Wike said the projects, located in Jabi, Asokoro, and Garki districts, align with