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By Oluwabukunmi  The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery following the intervention of the Federal Government. The suspension was announced on Wednesday in Abuja by the union’s president, Festus Osifo, after marathon negotiations with government officials and representatives of the refinery that stretched into the early hours of the day. The strike, which began on Sunday, September 28, over alleged anti-union practices at the multi-billion-dollar refinery, had disrupted parts of Nigeria’s oil and gas operations before the truce was reached. Osifo said the union decided to…

By Oluwabukunmi The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has written to the Federal High Court, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding the immediate release of his medical report and alleging manipulation of his health records while in custody. In a letter titled “Grave Concerns Regarding My Medical Treatment and Health Management in DSS Custody” and made available to journalists on Wednesday by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu raised alarm over what he described as “grave risks” to his health. Addressed to the President of the NMA and…

By Peter Omopo | October 1, 2025 Sterling Bank Plc has scrapped account maintenance fees on all personal accounts, describing the move as a “gift” to Nigerians in celebration of the country’s 65th Independence anniversary. The announcement, made on Wednesday in a statement made available to PUNCH Online, comes just six months after the bank eliminated transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025. “Just months after abolishing transfer fees on local online transactions in April, the bank has dismantled yet another long-standing industry practice, cementing its role as the nation’s leading force for transparent, fair, and customer-focused banking,”…

By Oluwabukunmi | October 1, 2025 Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lamented decades of failed leadership in Nigeria but maintained that the dream of a great and prosperous nation remains attainable. Obi, who issued a statement on Wednesday titled “A Great Nigeria is Still Possible” to mark the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, urged citizens to draw strength from the resilience of the past while holding today’s leaders accountable. Reflecting on Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the former Anambra State governor recalled the optimism that accompanied freedom from colonial rule, noting that the nation was once projected by Time…

By Sola Ojewusi Governor lists new Secretariat, Stadium, Education Reforms as State turns 29 YENAGOA — Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has declared that the arrival of a 60-megawatt gas turbine procured by his administration represents “a major milestone” in the state’s quest for uninterrupted electricity supply, describing it as a gift to Bayelsans as the state celebrated its 29th anniversary on October 1, 2025. The governor made this known in a statewide broadcast on the twin occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day and Bayelsa’s 29th statehood anniversary. According to a press statement issued by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press…

By Peter Omopo | October 1, 2025 As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of nationhood, its sporting history tells a powerful story of resilience, pride, and global achievement. From early breakthroughs in boxing to recent world records in athletics, Nigerian sports have mirrored the nation’s journey — full of struggles, triumphs, and unforgettable moments. 1960s – The Pioneering Decade 1960: Nigeria gains independence; sports become a tool for national identity. 1962: Richard “Dick Tiger” Ihetu wins the World Middleweight Boxing title, putting Nigeria on the global boxing map. 1964: Nojeem Maiyegun claims Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic medal — a bronze in boxing…

By Peter Omopo The Rivers State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has suspended its seven-day warning strike following the intervention of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The suspension was announced on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting at Government House, Port Harcourt, involving the governor, the state leadership of NULGE, the Chairman of Emuoha Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, and the Local Government Service Commission. NULGE had declared the strike on Monday to protest the alleged refusal of the Emuoha council chairman to pay salaries of about 300 reinstated workers whose return to service had earlier been…

By Peter Omopo  As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary, leaders of the National Assembly, state governors, political groups, and citizens have called for unity, resilience, and renewed commitment to national progress. The Federal Government had earlier declared October 1 a public holiday to mark the country’s independence from Britain in 1960. Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged Nigerians to remain hopeful despite ongoing economic challenges, noting that reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu were beginning to yield results. “At 65, we are mature and should be working for the unity of the nation and the prosperity of our people. We…

By Olugbolahan Kuku What do you call a situation where the Benefactor comes back to the Beneficiary to thank the latter for being grateful enough! When we reported on September 25, 2025 under the caption; “Grateful Abubakar Concludes Her Appreciation Tour With CVR Drive”, little did we know that this see-saw of appreciations was not concluded yet! September 30, 2025, The Agboyi-Ketu League of APC Women Leaders paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar. The leader of the delegation, Alh. B. F. Oluwo; APC Women Leader for Agboyi-Ketu LCDA came with all the women holding the…

By Olugbolahan Kuku Hon. Adetola Abubakar’s first foot forward in her fresh Administration at the Agboyi-Ketu LCDA is very obviously in the Education Sector. In just a few days into her new Government, this “mother-hearted” Chairman has already carried out some landmark projects in the Education Sector! In previous publications of the Lagosian Magazine, her giant strides in this sector speak volumes of what the school children of Agboyi-Ketu and their teachers are about to enjoy in the course of the Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar-led Government. Some of these education-specific projects include: 300 free GCE forms for students in the…