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NUPENG Halts Fuel Loading as Dangote, FG Talks Stall

Efforts to resolve the brewing crisis between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) stretched late into Monday night, with federal mediators struggling to broker peace. Despite hours of negotiations at the Ministry of Labour’s headquarters in Abuja, the two sides failed to immediately sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would have ended the dispute over alleged attempts to bar tanker drivers from unionising. The marathon meeting, chaired by Labour Minister

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US Arrests Nigerian Convict in Immigration Crackdown

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Rotimi Oladimeji, as part of a nationwide operation targeting undocumented migrants with criminal records. ICE, in a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, said Oladimeji had a prior conviction for mail and wire fraud and was ordered to pay over $1.1 million in restitution before being picked up by its New Orleans field office. “Nigerian criminal alien Rotimi Oladimeji’s criminal history includes mail and

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Nwabali Confident Eagles Can Beat South Africa in Bloemfontein

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says Nigeria have what it takes to claim victory over South Africa when both sides clash in Bloemfontein today (Tuesday) in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. The Eagles sit third in Group C with 10 points from seven matches, trailing leaders South Africa by six points and the Benin Republic by one. With only three games left, defeat would severely dent Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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Lagos Disburses ₦1.52bn Pension Bonds to 798 Retirees

The Lagos State Government has released retirement bond certificates valued at ₦1.52 billion to 798 retirees from the state’s public service. The presentation, held on Monday, represents the 110th batch of beneficiaries under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Babalola Obilana, said the gesture reflects the state’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of its workers even after service. “This exercise signifies the fulfilment of our obligations under the

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Naira Marley Faces Backlash Over Alleged ‘Staged’ Attack in Cotonou

A tense moment played out during Naira Marley’s recent performance in Cotonou, Benin Republic, after a man suddenly ran onto the stage in what appeared to be an attempt to attack the singer. In a viral video from the concert, the Marlian Music boss was mid-performance when the intruder rushed toward him. Security operatives, including his associate Sam Larry, swiftly subdued the man and escorted him off the stage, allowing the show to continue. The footage quickly spread online, sparking

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Sport

Why Lagos Was Picked for Africa’s First E1 Race – Basso

The Chief Executive Officer of the E1 powerboat racing series, Rodi Basso, says Lagos stood out as the perfect African host for the competition because of the state government’s strong commitment to clean energy and climate action. Nigeria’s commercial capital will welcome the groundbreaking event from October 3 to 5, marking the first time the all-electric offshore powerboat race will be staged on the continent. The E1 series, which made its debut in Jeddah last year, features nine international teams

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NUPENG Insists on Strike Despite FG Intervention Over Dangote Refinery Dispute

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has confirmed it will commence its planned nationwide strike today (Monday), despite last-minute efforts by the Federal Government to prevent disruptions in fuel supply. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, told The PUNCH that although the government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) had reached out for talks, the union would proceed with the action pending the outcome of a conciliation meeting scheduled for later today in Abuja. “The Federal

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Natasha Set to Return to Senate After Suspension – Lawyer

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is expected to resume duties at the National Assembly this month following the expiration of her six-month suspension. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH in Abuja, noting that the lawmaker, who is currently on vacation in London, is prepared to rejoin her colleagues when the Senate reconvenes on September 23. “Everything is in place. The suspension period has expired, and she’s ready to return. Even the Senate

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Police: Five Bodies Found on Lagos Riverbank Linked to Cult Clash

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five corpses discovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu were victims of a cult-related attack. Residents were thrown into panic on Wednesday after the lifeless bodies of young men were found by the riverside. A short video from the scene showed some of the victims sprawled on the ground, including one in a blue hoodie lying face down and another in a black-and-white shirt with bloodstains nearby.

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