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By Peter Omopo Enugu, September 14, 2025 — The Enugu State branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has resumed its suspended strike action, citing the non-payment of the Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure (CONJUS) and outstanding salary arrears. In a circular dated September 12 and signed by the branch chairman, Comrade Sampson Ifedimma, and secretary, Comrade Onyia Jonas, JUSUN directed all judiciary workers in the state to withdraw their services effective 6:00 pm on Friday, September 12. The union said the strike became inevitable despite Governor Peter Mbah’s recent announcement of full implementation of judicial financial autonomy. JUSUN…

By Peter Omopo Burnley, September 14, 2025 — Mohamed Salah struck a dramatic stoppage-time penalty as Liverpool edged past Burnley 1–0 at Turf Moor on Sunday, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. The Egyptian forward converted from the spot in the 95th minute after Jeremie Frimpong’s cross struck Hannibal Mejbri’s arm, leaving referee Michael Oliver with no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Liverpool, who dominated possession but struggled to break down Burnley’s compact defence, had been frustrated for much of the afternoon. Goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka produced a key late save to deny the visitors before the…

By Peter Omopo | September 14, 2025 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sanction politicians and political parties engaging in premature election campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Sunday, the group warned that failure to enforce existing electoral laws against early campaigning could compel it to initiate legal action against the commission. SERAP stressed that the Electoral Act clearly defines the timeline for political campaigns and prohibits politicians from canvassing for votes before the official window. It argued that ongoing rallies and public declarations by…

By Peter Omopo | September 14, 2025 ZARIA, KADUNA — A two-day torrential downpour in Zaria, Kaduna State, has left more than 470 children displaced and destroyed at least 270 homes across several communities. The rains, which began on Thursday night and lasted until Friday morning, submerged farmlands, collapsed mud walls, and forced families to seek shelter in schools, mosques, and makeshift camps. “This is the worst flood I have seen in my lifetime,” lamented 70-year-old Alhaji Bala of Magume community. “The water came so fast. It carried away food, clothes, even my provision shop. Now, we have nothing left.”…

By Peter Omopo | September 14, 2025 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Calabar Branch, has called for a transparent investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 22-year-old preacher, Moses Mba, by policemen attached to the former residence of Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu. Mba was reportedly shot on August 1, 2025, after requesting permission to preach to the governor at his former residence in the State Housing area of Calabar. He succumbed to his injuries on August 9 while receiving treatment in hospital. The incident sparked outrage among residents and on social media, with the victim’s family demanding…

By Peter Omopo | September 14, 2025 A major row is brewing in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as fuel importers have accused the Dangote refinery of selling petrol to international traders at lower prices than it offers to Nigerian marketers. The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) confirmed in separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH that Dangote’s petrol sells for about ₦65 per litre cheaper in Lomé, Togo, than in Nigeria. The refinery recently announced it would cut domestic pump prices to ₦841 per litre in Lagos…

By Peter Omopo | September 14, 2025 The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced plans to meet with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) over a controversial directive that could see lecturers without master’s degrees downgraded to non-academic staff. The directive, contained in a September 10 circular signed by NBTE’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, and addressed to rectors and provosts of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, stipulates that academic staff without a master’s degree after five years of employment would be converted to non-teaching roles. Bugaje, in the circular, expressed concern that many…

By Peter Omopo | September 14, 2025 The United States has cut imports of Nigerian goods by more than 40 per cent within a single month, raising fresh concerns about Nigeria’s dependence on its long-standing trade partner. Latest data from the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis show that imports of Nigerian goods fell from $639m in June 2025 to $379m in July — a 41 per cent plunge. The decline was mirrored by a drop in US exports to Nigeria, which slid from $919m in June to $584m in July. Despite this, Washington maintained a surplus…

By Jimmy Fatunbi CELEBRATING THE CAPTAIN: HON. MOYOSORE ADEBANJO @ 37 Proverbs 12:24A states, “The hand of the diligent will rule.” This biblical verse is the true reflection of Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo of Onigbongbo LCDA, who clocks 37 today. Without any iota of doubt, the 37th birthday of Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo is worth celebrating, considering how he has made meaningful impacts within the few days/months he has been in office as the Mayor of Onigbongbo. Hon. Moyosore who is the youngest chairman as of now, has had the zeal to drive change around his community as a constant thing on…

By Peter Omopo | September 14, 2025 The build-up to the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State has taken a dramatic turn as the state’s First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate, Senator Uche Ekwunife, clashed in a heated exchange of accusations. Mrs. Soludo, in a statement on Saturday, accused Ekwunife of spreading “malicious allegations and lies” against her family and threatened legal action unless the former lawmaker retracted her claims within 72 hours. Her reaction followed a viral video in which Ekwunife criticised Governor Chukwuma Soludo and alleged that both the…