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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery sacks Nigerian workers

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the termination of appointment of all its Nigerian staff.

The mass sack is happening less than 24 hours after majority of the workers joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).

In a memo signed by the Chief General Manager of Human Asset Management, Femi Adekunle, the company said the action was part of a “total re-organisation” following alleged sabotage across several units of the refinery. Affected workers were ordered to return all company property and proceed for clearance.

The development has heightened tensions in the oil and gas sector, with PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery already in a long-running dispute over unionisation rights.

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Abuja Bus Terminals Remain Shut 100 Days After Tinubu’s commissioning

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The two bus terminals recently commissioned by President Bola Tinubu have remained locked for more than three months after their inauguration, leaving commuters in Abuja to grapple with transportation challenges.

The multi-million naira projects were commissioned in June as part of activities to mark Tinubu’s second term in office.

The facilities are located in Kugbo, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Mararaba road, and in Mabushi, along the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua way.

A third terminal in the Central Business Area is still under construction.

The projects were conceived by the Nyesom Wike-led FCT administration to address Abuja’s chaotic transport system.

In May 2024, Wike awarded the contracts, saying the initiative would enhance security, reduce “one chance” incidents, and provide jobs for residents.

The terminals, designed to process more than 10,000 passengers daily and host 120 buses and taxis, also include cinemas, food courts, and shopping spaces.

Despite the fanfare, Daily Trust reports that the completed terminals remain shut.

Some Nigerians stated that the closure shows nothing has changed since the commissioning.

“What was all the noise about then? Nothing has changed since the so-called commissioning. No buses, nothing. The two facilities have remained closed since then,” Joseph Iwalekun, a resident, said.

Ifeoma Job, a civil servant, described the situation as disappointing.

“How can you commission something and still keep it under lock for more than three months? It is unfortunate because commuters’ suffering continues,” she queried.

Chinedu Elechi, mandate secretary for the FCT transport secretariat, said operations would begin once procurement processes under a public-private partnership are concluded.

“The difference between government and private is bureaucracy. So once the procurement process is done on hiring the operator, we’re good to go,” he said.

 

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Be Patient With Me’, Governor Kefas Begs Taraba Residents

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde
  1. Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, has asked residents of the state to be patient with him, saying his administration has mapped out programmes that will impact on their lives positively.

Governor Kefas made the plea on Wednesday when he met with the people of Central Taraba and loyalists of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Federal Polytechnic in Bali.

The meeting, which brought together the people of Central Taraba, comprising Kurmi, Gassol, Gasaka, Sardauna, and Bali local governments as well as loyalists and stalwarts of the PDP who expressed their concerns to the governor.

At the meeting, Governor Kefas acknowledged that the people of the state, especially Central Taraba were faced with challenges, and assured that, his administration was going to address them, with the view to improve their living standards.

He pledged that after the rainy season, construction and other critical projects will begin, such that will improve their lives.

“I want you to be patient with the government. I know your many problems, but the resources coming to the state are limited.

“But, we will do our best to put smiles on your faces, especially in the areas of improved electricity, healthcare, roads and other basic needs,” the Governor assured.

 

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Heavy Rainfall Submerges Lagos, Leaves Homes, Roads Flooded

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Heavy rainfall on Wednesday left parts of Lagos submerged, causing severe flooding on major roads and in residential areas, especially across the Island axis.

The downpour, which lasted for hours, disrupted traffic, damaged properties, and forced many commuters to abandon vehicles and trek long distances.

Worst-hit areas include Mile 2, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki Expressway, 3rd Mainland Bridge, Ago Palace Way, Ayobo-Ipaja, Fola Osibo, and Sangotedo. Residents and eyewitnesses blamed blocked drainages and clogged water channels for worsening the situation.

An eyewitness stranded on the 3rd Mainland Bridge described the experience as terrifying, saying their bus nearly lost balance in the floodwaters.

In Lekki, residents lamented poor government response, noting that drainage channels remained clogged, with foul odours lingering after the rain.

“There’s traffic everywhere. I can’t even get a ride to deliver an item. The road construction before Abraham Adesanya is making things worse.

“Government should speed it up or pause it until the rainy season ends,” a resident complained.

In Orchid, another resident decried how stagnant water from clogged drains had become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and insects.

The flooding also triggered gridlock across major roads, with commercial drivers struggling to navigate submerged routes.

Traffic officials were deployed to ease movement, while authorities warned residents against dumping refuse into drainage channels, stressing that environmental laws would be strictly enforced to avert future flooding.

 

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Army Court Hands Life Sentences to Soldiers over Illegal Arms Trade in Maiduguri

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

A Special Court-Martial of the Nigerian Army sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced four soldiers for their involvement in illegal arms sales to police officers and terrorist groups.

The trial, held at the Officers’ Mess of the Theatre Command Headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), was presided over by Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander of Sector 1, OPHK.

Delivering judgment, the court president, Brigadier General Mohammed Abdullahi, convicted Sergeant Raphael Ameh, Sergeant Ejiga Musa, and Lance Corporal Patrick Ocheje, sentencing each of them to life imprisonment.

Corporal Omitoye Rufus was also found guilty and handed a 15-year prison term.

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FG Revokes 1,263 Mining Licences Over Dormancy, Speculation

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mining licences across the country in a move aimed at curbing dormant and speculative practices in the sector.

The affected permits include exploration licences, mining leases, quarry licences, and small-scale mining leases.

Authorities said the action is part of broader efforts to revitalise the industry by ensuring only active and credible operators remain in business. Defaulters will be required to settle outstanding fees, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to provide oversight to guarantee compliance and transparency.

The government added that the measures are designed to stimulate fresh investment, strengthen local participation, and enforce value-addition through domestic mineral processing.

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National Assembly unseals Natasha’s Office

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing.

A video posted on X by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) captured Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, unlocking the office on behalf of the Senate on Tuesday.

The office had been under seal for six months.

“To unseal Senator Natasha Akpoti’s office, I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, hereby unseal the office,” he declared before opening the door.

The lawmaker was suspended by the Senate in March for six months over her protest against the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on February 20.

The suspension also barred her from participating in all activities of the 10th Senate.

Although the suspension lapsed in September 2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was unable to resume her duties due to legal disputes and resistance from Senate leadership.

On July 4, the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the suspension was excessive and unconstitutional.

Following this, the senator wrote to the upper chamber to notify it of her intention to resume duties, but the National Assembly turned down her request.

It remains unclear whether she will rejoin her colleagues when plenary resumes on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

 

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BREAKING: No Visa for Corrupt Nigerian Officials – US Declares

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The United States has declared that corrupt Nigerian government officials will face visa restrictions, reiterating that there is no limit on accountability.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria gave the warning in a statement released on Monday via its official X handle.

“Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage in corruption, they can be barred from receiving U.S. visas,” the Mission stated.

The warning comes just hours after Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was petitioned before U.S. authorities over alleged unlawful acquisition of multimillion-dollar properties in Florida.

Activist Omoyele Sowore, in a petition dated September 22, 2025, asked the Florida attorney general, James Uthmeier, to prosecute Wike for alleged money laundering and to initiate forfeiture proceedings against the assets. The petition, signed by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, also urged U.S. authorities to impose sanctions and visa bans on the minister.

Citing Peoples Gazette’s September 1 report and backed with three claim deeds as exhibits, the petition alleged that Wike, with the assistance of his wife, Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike of Nigeria’s Court of Appeal, secretly purchased three luxury lakeside homes in Winter Springs, Seminole County, between 2021 and 2023. The properties, now valued at over $6 million, were said to have been transferred to their children — Jordan, 25, Joaquin, 23, and Jazmyne, 20.

The homes listed in the petition include 113 Springcreek Lane, purchased for $535,000 and transferred to Jordan; 209 Hertherwood Court, purchased for $459,157 and transferred to Joaquin; and 208 Hertherwood Court, purchased for $465,000 and transferred to Jazmyne.

All transactions were reportedly carried out in cash through quitclaim deeds, a method often used for family transfers but, according to the petition, deliberately employed to conceal ownership and evade oversight.

“These transactions, executed in cash and hidden under the names of his children, form a deliberate scheme to launder the proceeds of corruption into U.S. real estate,” the petition stated.

It further alleged that Wike failed to declare the properties to Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau, in violation of the Fifth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution. Several U.S. and Florida statutes were also cited as having been breached, including the Florida Money Laundering Act (§896.101, Fla. Stat.), the Contraband Forfeiture Act (§932.701–707, Fla. Stat.), and federal laws on money laundering (18 U.S.C. §1956 and §1957).

“This brazen conduct, combined with his unexplained foreign acquisitions, suggests that Florida is being used as a safe haven for laundering the proceeds of corruption,” the petition added.

Wike is one of President Bola Tinubu’s most cherished ministers.

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Passenger dies mid-flight in Ibom Air plane

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A tragic death of a male passenger occurred on Sunday aboard an Ibom Air flight from Lagos to Abuja.

The incident has brought to fore concerns about in-flight medical emergencies in Nigeria.

According to a report by CKN News, the passenger took ill barely 20 minutes after take-off.

Crew members attempted to administer first aid before the pilot radioed the control tower at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to declare a medical emergency.

Due to heavy air traffic at the airport, the flight was eventually cleared to land at the Presidential Wing, where ambulances and medical personnel were on standby.

However, despite the immediate response, attempts to revive the passenger on arrival were unsuccessful.

The death, which has since stirred reactions on social media, has raised fresh concerns about the preparedness of Ibom Air and other airlines to manage medical crises in the air.

Passengers on commercial flights are often vulnerable when sudden health complications occur at altitude, making crew readiness and on-board medical supplies crucial.

As of Sunday night, neither Ibom Air nor the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had issued an official statement confirming the death or providing further details.

The identity of the deceased passenger and the exact cause of death remained unclear as of press time.

 

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NDLEA Cross River commander found dead in Calabar hotel

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer Ogbonna Uzoma.

Director, Media & Advocacy at the NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Friday, said the late commander, who assumed duty on August 18, 2025, was discovered lifeless in his hotel room in Calabar on Thursday after failing to show up for scheduled engagements.

Babafemi said, “CN Ogbonna had been up and doing at his new Command and was billed to lead his officers on some scheduled engagements at 10am on Thursday 18th September 2025. But when his officers didn’t hear from him by 9am, they went to his hotel room in company of the hotel staff while several knocks at his door and calls to his telephone line went unanswered.

“Attempts by the hotel staff to open or force the door open from outside failed, after which one of the attendants had to go through the ceiling aperture to enter the room and open the door from inside, where they found the Commander’s lifeless body.”

Babafemi said the state police were immediately alerted. “The Police Command in the state was promptly informed, after which the Commissioner of Police personally visited the scene, while the police continue with investigation of the cause of death,” he noted.

To support the inquiry, NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.), directed the Zonal Commander, Zone 14, ACGN Mathew Ewah, to relocate to Calabar.

“The Chairman/Chief Executive has since directed the Zonal Commander to move to Cross River to assist police investigation,” the statement said.

While the cause of his death is not yet known, the agency has expressed sympathy and reassured its commitment to a full investigation.

Commiserating with the family, Marwa said, “The Agency stands with the family in this trying moment, and we pray that God will comfort them and grant the departed eternal rest.”

While Ogbonna’s tenure in Cross River was brief, he was known to be active immediately upon assuming the role. He had resumed leadership duties promptly upon his arrival in August and was already engaging his officers in operational planning.

Cross River State has been a focal point for NDLEA operations in recent years.

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