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DSS Steps in as NUPENG Accuses Dangote of Breaching New Deal

The union says drivers were told to swap NUPENG stickers for a rival association's, days after both sides signed an MoU.

Ghana Receives Nigerians Expelled from United States

Mahama says 14 deportees including a Gambian arrived in Accra, defending the arrangement under ECOWAS free movement rules as rights groups object.

Nigeria Mourns as Retired Air Vice Marshal Okorodudu Dies at 70

The officer, who joined the Air Force in 1976 and retired in 2010, died in Nairobi after a long illness.

Security Operatives Uncover Kidnap Camps in Edo Forests

Joint teams swept four local government areas, recovering firearms and cartridges after abductions along the Benin–Akure Road.

Police Arrest Man Claiming to be “Obi of Lagos”

The four suspects, held at Ikeja, had planned to unveil a N1.5bn palace prototype at a sealed Amuwo Odofin venue.

National Grid Collapses Again

Soludo Orders Arrest of Brigade Officers After Onitsha Shooting

One woman died and others were injured when sanitation officers opened fire; the state will cover victims' medical bills.

Police Arrest Two Armed Robbery Suspects in Ogwashi-Uku

Officers acting with local vigilantes recovered a pump-action rifle, pistol, motorcycles and phones, and victims have identified both suspects.

Delta Government Issues New Dress Code for Civil Servants

Suits are mandatory for senior officers, traditional attire is limited to Fridays, and defaulters risk being sent home or sanctioned.

FG Moves to Treat Suicide as Health Issue, Not Crime, Targets Dec 2025

Health Minister Muhammad Pate says a draft amendment bill and white paper are ready for the Federal Executive Council.

Fuel Supply Set to Stabilize as PETROAN, NUPENG Suspend strikes

Retailers resumed dispensing after talks with government and Dangote, while a DSS-brokered deal lets refinery workers unionise within two weeks.

Ugbarajo Itsekiri USA Elects New Leaders at 27th Anniversary

Gunmen Reportedly Kidnap Army Officer in Bomadi Midnight Attack

Lt.-Col. Josiah was seized at 2 a.m. after a wedding, and the getaway vehicle was later found abandoned in Tuomo.

Delta Govt Slashes Dialysis Fees, Eases Burden on Patients

Eight new dialyzers were approved alongside MRI and CT scan machines, with over 150 primary health centres under renovation.

5% Fuel Surcharge Meant for Fixing Bad Roads- FG

Oyedele says the January 2026 levy, ring-fenced for roads, would cut transport costs and narrow Nigeria's rural-urban food price gap.

Dangote Says Tanker Drivers’ Strike Won’t Affect Fuel Supply

The refinery says operations continue smoothly as talks with NUPENG and government proceed, dismissing claims that workers were barred from unionising.

Senate Bars Natasha’s Return Pending Appeal Court Verdict

The clerk told the Kogi Central senator her suspension cannot be reviewed until the appellate court rules on her challenge.

Teachers, Parents Fault Sudden Rollout of New Curriculum

Speakers at a virtual forum said schools lack teachers, infrastructure and consultation, and questioned provisions for 20 million out-of-school children.