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By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has cautioned labour unions and oil industry stakeholders against what he described as a deliberate attempt to demonise the Dangote Refinery, urging dialogue over confrontation. His remarks come amid a dispute between the refinery and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) as well as the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN). NUPENG had recently shut down depots in protest, alleging that the refinery barred truck drivers from joining the union, contrary to the provisions of the Trade Union Act. DAPPMAN, meanwhile,…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 The Chairman of Carnival Calabar Commission, Gabe Onah, has called for increased private sector participation to secure the future of Africa’s biggest street party, warning that overdependence on government funding is unsustainable. Onah made the appeal on Tuesday during the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, where he highlighted the carnival’s impact on tourism and economic development in Cross River State. “Carnival Calabar must breathe beyond the stranglehold of government. For sustainability, the private sector has to take more than a passing interest,” he said. Now in its 20th year, the carnival…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Members of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) paid a fellow member, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Moyosore Adebanjo; their first formal visit after the general elections. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Alhaji Onifade expressed deep gratitude to Almighty God and extended heartfelt appreciation to the Hon. Moyosore for his steadfast support and inclusive leadership. He emphasized that their mission remained aligned with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and commended the Chairman for carrying along all members of the APC in Onigbongbo. Alhaji Onifade described the Executive Chairman as a leader who prioritizes the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Moyo Onigbongbo LOC Security Team visited the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo to felicitate him on the occasion of his birthday. The team presented the Chairman a special birthday gift and a Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to fostering innovation in governance. Members of the team expressed gratitude to the Chairman for believing in them and providing unwavering support since his assumption of office. They commended his unique style of leadership, which they described as “inclusive, visionary, and people-oriented.” In response, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo appreciated the team for their…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has the constitutional right to contest for the presidency in 2027, provided he follows due process and the party’s guidelines. Speaking in Umuahia on Tuesday, the state PDP chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, clarified the party’s position while addressing speculations about Jonathan’s possible interest in the presidential race. “The attention of the Abia State chapter of the PDP has been drawn to speculations and inquiries regarding the possible interest of former President Goodluck Jonathan in contesting…

By Peter Omopo l September 17, 2025 The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to accord greater respect to the country’s national flag, anthem, pledge, coat of arms, and other emblems of sovereignty, describing them as central to the nation’s unity and identity. The charge came on Tuesday from the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement marking the 2025 National Ordinance Day, observed annually on September 16. The day commemorates the handover of Nigeria’s national symbols at independence. Issa-Onilu said the annual celebration was a reminder of the values of unity, discipline, and service…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has offered automatic employment to nine former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from the state who recently received Presidential NYSC Honours Awards for their exceptional service. Otti made the announcement on Tuesday while receiving the awardees, led by the NYSC State Coordinator, Gladys Adama, at Government House, Umuahia. He directed the State Head of Service to immediately issue appointment letters to the beneficiaries. The recipients are Nwogu Chinonso, Anyanwu Promise, Ezieme Uba, Emmanuel Ezinne, Abia Grace, Nwafike Chiemela, Ugwa Mark, Eke Miracle, and James Chukwuebuka.…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday evening after cutting short his scheduled 10-day vacation in Paris and London. The Presidential jet, an Airbus A330, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 6:50 p.m. local time. Tinubu, who left Nigeria on September 4, was initially expected to remain in Europe until later this week. No official reason was provided by the Presidency for the decision to end the trip earlier than planned. The President’s return comes just as the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State is set to…

By Peter Omopo | September 17, 2025 The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has raised fresh concerns about the erosion of Igbo culture and language, urging urgent steps to safeguard the heritage of the people. Speaking in Enugu at the weekend when the planning committee for the 2025 Ahiajoku Lecture Festival paid him a courtesy visit, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, described the annual lecture series as a critical platform for reflection on Igbo identity, values, and survival. The 2025 festival, scheduled to hold next week in Owerri, Imo State, will focus on the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the tourism and creative potential of the community through strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. In line with the 2025 World Tourism Day theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” and the FINE Agenda of the Council Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA recently engaged in high-level discussions with Ms. Abiola Adelana, Head of Tourism Business and Creative Arts at Sterling Bank. The discussions focused on collaborative initiatives to transform Onigbongbo into a hub for tourism, culture, and the creative economy. Speaking on the initiative, the Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA emphasized…