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By Joan Nwagwu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has hailed the Petroleum Technology Development Fund’s (PTDF) College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna. PENGASSAN President, Mr Festus Osifo, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the college on Wednesday in Kaduna. Leading a delegation to the facility, Osifo described the institution as Nigeria’s very own “Harvard” of oil and gas, lauding PTDF for establishing a citadel of learning designed to build capacity for the nation’s energy sector. He emphasised the college’s excellence and adherence to global standards, noting that it symbolised what the Nigerian oil and gas industry represented. According to him, the institution will offer long-duration postgraduate pr...

US President Donald Trump has said he will immediately remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook from her position, a major escalation in his battle against the US central bank.He said there was "sufficient reason" to believe Cook had made false statements on mortgage agreements, and cited constitutional powers which he said allowed him to remove her.In response, Cook has said Trump has no authority to fire her and she will not resign.It is an unprecedented move for the president to dismiss a member of the central bank's leadership, and comes as Trump has put increasing pressure on the Fed - especially its chair Jerome Powell - over what he sees as an unwillingness to lower interest rates.Cook is one of seven members of the Fed's board of governors, and in this position sits on the 12-mem...

By Uche Bibilari The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, on Tuesday joined its counterparts nationwide in a peaceful protest demanding an improved salary structure and outstanding welfare payments. The union also called for the full implementation of agreements reached with the Federal Government, which it said had been neglected for years. The protest, held within the university campus, saw members carrying placards with various inscriptions, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of academic staff welfare. They urged the government to honour commitments made as far back as 2009 and to prioritise the needs of academic staff across Nigerian universities The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that union members...

By Uche Bibilari The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, on Tuesday joined its counterparts nationwide in a peaceful protest demanding an improved salary structure and outstanding welfare payments. The union also called for the full implementation of previous agreements reached with the Federal Government, which it said had been neglected for years. The protest, held within the university campus, saw members carrying placards with various inscriptions, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of academic staff welfare. They urged the government to honour commitments made as far back as 2009 and to prioritise the needs of academic staff across Nigerian universities The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that unio...

By Uche Bibilari The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, on Tuesday joined its counterparts nationwide in a peaceful protest demanding an improved salary structure and outstanding welfare payments. The union also called for the full implementation of previous agreements reached with the Federal Government, which it said had been neglected for years. The protest, held within the university campus, saw members carrying placards with various inscriptions, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of academic staff welfare. They urged the government to honour commitments made as far back as 2009 and to prioritise the needs of academic staff across Nigerian universities The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that unio...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Calabar chapter, has warned of imminent strike in the coming days over the Federal Government’s failure to address longstanding demands.At a press conference on Tuesday in Calabar, the branch Chairperson, Peter Ubi, said that despite intensive negotiations, several critical issues remain unresolved, which he described as a deliberate attempt by the government to disregard the Union’s collective bargaining principles. “Three months ago, our Union highlighted our concerns at a press conference at our National Secretariat, under the theme, ‘The Most Powerful Weapon Against Poverty, Extremism, and Ignorance Was Not the Bullet, but Education,’” he said. “We raised key demands, including the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreeme...

The Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSW-N) has commended the Governments of Niger and Katsina States for reintroducing Christian Religious Studies (CRS) subject in their public primary and secondary schools. It described the actions of the two States as a welcome development that reflects a long-sought inclusivity and justice for all people of the States. "It will also help ensure greater freedom of worship in our societies", CSW-N stressed. In a press statement sent to our Correspondent by Reuben Buhari, the Research and press officer of CSW-N, it lamented that the teaching of CRS in public schools in most Northern States has been absent for years, despite repeated requests by religious bodies for its inclusion. It stated that this development by the Governors of Niger S...

There was commotion and confusion Tuesday morning on the Abuja-Kaduna railway as one of the passernger trains moving from Abuja to Kaduna, derailed, with several coaches disconnected and overturned. The Nigerian Economy gathered that the incident occurred along the popular corridor shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., heading to Kaduna. triggering panic among the passengers. The Nigerian Raiway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident to our correspondent, could have not ascertained the cause of the mishap as at the time of filing this report 3.20pm on Tuesday. There is also no official confirmation of injuries or casualties. Security sources report that military personnel have been deployed to the site to assist in evacuating stranded passengers.

The Lagos Island local government, through the Department of environmental health services has commenced the desilting of drainages and canals across the area council. The first port of call was the Ebute Ero community and its environment. According to the executive chairman, Hon. Taiwo Oyekan, the community sanitation exercise, was strategically planned to curb persistent flooding and ensure free flow of water waste into the lagoon. Upon completion, the waste would be evacuated. The Oyekan's administration is committed to a cleaner environment. … PTO: Ajumose !Together, we can !… taking Lagos Island to a greater height

London will open its skies in regal splendor as the historic city prepares to honor Ambassador Ekwutoziam Ashiedu Chinedu Ogwus, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ekash Collections. On September 20th, 2025, she will receive one of Africa’s most prestigious accolades—Best Women’s Wear Boutique—at the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference & Awards, an event gathering world-class minds, innovators, and visionaries at the Royal National Hotel. Organized by The Business Executive Group (TBE Group) in partnership with the African Chamber of Trade and the International Business Council, the awards celebrate enterprises and individuals strengthening commerce, diplomacy, and enterprise between Africa and the United Kingdom. Her recognition at the Africa–UK Trade and Investment C...

The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, SFIPMA, MNIM, MNIPS, MASIS, convened a strategic meeting with Operational and Tactical Commanders of the Command today, Monday, 25th August 2025, at the Command Headquarters in Bompai, Kano. The purpose of the meeting was to review recent achievements, ongoing security operations, intelligence gathering efforts, and community policing initiatives across the State. During the meeting, CP Bakori expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering dedication, professionalism, and resilience demonstrated by all Operational and Tactical Commanders in the sustained fight against crime and criminality in Kano State. He acknowledged their invaluable contributions to maintaining peace, reducing crime rates, a...

Osun State leads in the ongoing pre-registered online for the Continuous Voter Registration with 393,269, according to data from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A total of 1,379,342 Nigerians have so far registered online in the last one week.The pre-registered online for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise commenced August 18 2025. The Commission’s first weekly update shows that:• Osun State recorded the highest number with 393,269 (28.51%) registrations.• Lagos State followed with 222,205 (16.11%), while Ogun ranked third with 132,823 (9.63%).• The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) also posted a strong turnout with 107,682 (7.81%).• At the bottom of the table were Ebonyi (261), Imo (481), and Enugu (484). In terms of demographics, the breakdown ...

‎President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília early Monday for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Brazil ‎‎The presidential aircraft, Nigerian Air Force One (NAF-001), also known as “Eagle One,” touched down at Brasília International Airport at about 12:30 a.m. (local time, 4. 30 a.m. Nigerian time). Tinubu was received on arrival by Carlos Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, Carlos José Moreno Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria and top Nigerian government officials includingBianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. ‎The President then proceeded to his hotel, where he would be based during the visit. At his hotel, he was welcomed by the Speaker of House of Representative, Tajudeen Abass, De...

"… as the organization holds its annual fellowship camp in Keffi with over 3000 participants… " Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau Ph.D has urged leaders in the country to inculcate moral values and discipline on the younger generation for societal development and harmony. The Speaker made the call during 2025 Annual Fellowship Camp of the Boys' Brigade Nigeria, Nasarawa State Council today at NYSC Orientation Camp, Keffi LGA. It would be reported that the camp had about 3, 250 youths of Boys Brigade Nigeria participating and are undergoing training on moral values, discipline and leadership. Dr. Jatau said that inculcation of moral values and discipline on the younger generation would not only promote peace, unity but would also enhance developm...

By Uche Bibilari Gwagwalada (FCT) The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), has called on the Federal Government to sign and implement the renegotiation agreement made to avoid industrial action by the union. The Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Abuja Zone, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi made the call during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Abdullahi explained that the union had entered into a renegotiation of the 2009 agreement between the federal government and ASUU, adding that it was concluded in December 2024 but yet to be signed and implemented. According to him, the FGN reached an Agreement with our union in 2009, famously called the FG/ASUU 2009 Agreement. Almost 17 years after this agreement was signed, its provisions were only partially implemented. “After years of pres...

The World Bank, through it's IMPACT project and the Gombe State Government has revitalised and handed over no fewer than 103 Primary Health Centres (PHC's) to communities in different parts of Gombe State. This is in addition to 66 health clinics solely revitalised by the Gombe State Government in an effort to improve on the poor maternal child health indicators in the State. World Bank's IMPACT project along with the Gombe State Government aims to address Immunization Plus and Malaria as well as ensure Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transformation Services in vulnerable rural communities. The Task Team Lead of the World Bank IMPACT project, Dr. Onoriode Ezire, National Project Coordinator of the IMPACT project, Dr. Amina Abdu-One Mohammed, NPHCDA team and the Gombe State ...

A 55-year-old drug kingpin Mohammed Abubakar, alias Bello Karama and five members of a syndicate operating at Kano international airport have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery that they were behind the shipment of illicit substances for which three innocent Nigerians who went on lesser hajj pilgrimage to the holy land were being detained in Jeddah for alleged drug trafficking.This was disclosed at a press conference addressed by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi along with the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim and Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Theresa Asuquo, in Abuja on Monday, August 24.The NDLEA while explaining how the syndicate implicated three unsus...

Anambra state police command begins investigations into a report of a young man allegedly chained by the father for five years in Igboukwu, Aguata local government Area of the state, under the disguise that his son has travelled abroad. The Commissioner of police Ikioye Orutugu commends the youths of the community for the proactive role they played in uncovering the incident describing their action as a clear example of community partnership in policing. In a statement issued by the command’s public relations officer Tochukwu Ikenga states that, the CP has directed operatives to immediately investigate the disturbing report circulating in the media regarding the young man identified as Chugbo popularly known as Agudo.

Operations Emmanuel Abi Couson In a two weeks long operation in Niger Delta, the Nigerian Army, 6 Division troops arrested 69 suspected oil thieves, dismantled nine illegal refining sites, and recovered 32,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.The acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued to the media in Port Harcourt on Sunday 24 August.He said the operations, conducted between August 11 and 24, 2025, were carried out across the Niger Delta States of Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom in collaboration with sister security agencies.According to him, “significant operational successes were recorded, including the deactivation of nine illegal refining sites, the arrest of 69 suspects for oil theft and relate...

Organisers of the famous Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup football competition have set August 22nd to 9th September 2025 as the period of registration for clubs willing to participate in this year's competition. The annual competition, which will hold it's 9th edition, has continued to attract more participating clubs from Gombe South Senatorial zone and has also become one of the most popular grassroots sports competition the State. Speaking at a press conference to flag off activities for the competition, Chairman of the Committee, Promise Uwaeme, confirmed that only 64 teams will be admitted for this year's competition despite increased interest from many teams. “As usual, this press briefing marks the beginning of our activities and immediately after the briefing, clubs are ...