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By Peter Omopo Lagos, September 9, 2025 — The management of Dangote Refinery has assured Nigerians that the ongoing strike by petroleum tanker drivers will not lead to fuel scarcity across the country. The strike, launched Monday by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has drawn solidarity from local and international labour organisations. The union accuses the refinery of hiring drivers on the condition that they do not join trade unions — a claim the company strongly denies. Speaking on Tuesday, Anthony Chiejina, spokesperson for Dangote Refinery, said fuel supply remains stable. “There is no fuel…

By Peter Omopo September 9, 2025 — The Abia State Government has announced a ban on mid-school transfers for students in Senior Secondary 2 (SS2) and Senior Secondary 3 (SS3) as part of sweeping reforms to tackle examination malpractice and strengthen accountability in the education sector. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Umuahia. He said the policy would apply to both public and private schools across the state. According to Ubochi, all SS2 students will now be required to pass a state-organised promotion examination before advancing to SS3,…

By Peter Omopo Ado Ekiti, September 9, 2025 — The second edition of the Ikogosi 17.5km Marathon Race will hold on November 8, 2025, at the famous Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort in Ekiti State, with organisers projecting up to 5,000 athletes from across Nigeria and beyond. The Race Consultant, Femi Abegunde, announced the details at a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday. He said the event, organised by the Ikogosi Marathon Initiative in partnership with the Ekiti State Government, would feature both elite and indigenous runners and is designed to match international standards. “The Ikogosi Marathon is more than…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to review petitions from Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State following a peaceful protest at its headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The demonstrators, drawn from Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South West Local Government Areas, accused the commission of delaying the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment of December 2, 2022, which ordered fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units in the Warri Federal Constituency. Carrying placards, the protesters submitted a petition signed by 16 community leaders to INEC Chairman, Prof.…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The Presidency has dismissed recent claims by former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, on Nigeria’s debt situation, describing his remarks as “political theatrics” rather than serious economic analysis. In a post via his verified X handle on Tuesday, Presidential Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded sharply to Melaye’s criticisms of the Tinubu administration’s borrowing practices. Melaye, speaking earlier on Arise News, had mocked the government’s loan requests, alleging that Nigeria’s debt burden was so severe that the administration might soon resort to borrowing from local fintech firms. He cited…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The Federal Government has defended the proposed 5% fuel surcharge under the newly enacted Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, insisting it is aimed at fixing the country’s dilapidated road network rather than adding to Nigerians’ hardship. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, explained the policy while speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday. He said the surcharge, which takes effect in January 2026, would create a dedicated fund for road infrastructure across the country. “I know everybody is concerned about the impact on inflation —…

By Peter Omopo Lagos, September 9, 2025 — Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resumed public activities after taking a brief medical rest over the weekend. Obi had announced on Saturday that he was suspending all engagements, both within and outside Nigeria, on the advice of his doctor after falling ill at a tourism event in Enugu on Friday. “I am complying with my doctor’s advice and will be taking a short rest, during which I will not be able to meet up with scheduled engagements,” he said in a post on his…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The Federal Government has unveiled the official list of approved subjects for the revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, cautioning schools, teachers, and parents against circulating fake versions. The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) announced the reforms in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Professor Salisu Shehu, on September 8. The changes, introduced under the Federal Ministry of Education’s National Education Sector Reform Initiatives (NESRI), are intended to reduce curriculum overload and improve learning outcomes nationwide. “We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake…

By Peter Omopo Bloemfontein, September 9, 2025 — Nigerians living in South Africa have mobilised in large numbers to cheer the Super Eagles as they face the Bafana Bafana in a decisive FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein today. Dr. Frank Onyekwelu, President-General of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), confirmed the mobilisation in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. “We are eager for victory and for Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup. Nigerians here have been fully mobilised to come out and support the Super Eagles in today’s match,” Onyekwelu said.…

By Peter Omopo Bauchi, September 9, 2025 — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the disbursement of ₦945.25 million for the 2024/2025 scholarship programme for indigenes of the state, with ₦800 million already released to beneficiaries across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The National President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Bello Ibrahim, disclosed this at a press briefing on Tuesday, describing the intervention as historic in both scale and impact. According to him, a total of 21,901 students applied for the scheme, while 19,546 verified beneficiaries have so far received ₦801.26 million across 154 tertiary institutions…