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Tragedy Strikes: ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery.

September 29, 2025-Published by Cyril The Nigerian media space has been hit with grief following the shocking death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a vibrant news anchor, reporter, and producer with ARISE News Channel, who was brutally killed during an armed robbery at her home in Katampe, Abuja. Fondly called “Sommie” by friends and colleagues, Maduagwu…

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FIFA Sanctions: Nigeria, South Africa, and Other Nations Punished for Fielding Ineligible Players.

September 29, 2025-Published by Cyril The world football governing body, FIFA, has once again shown zero tolerance for teams breaking eligibility rules. The latest victim is South Africa, docked three points after fielding Teboho Mokoena, who was suspended, in a 2026 World Cup Qualifier against Lesotho. Over the years, several countries — including Nigeria, Ethiopia,…

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Dangote vs PENGASSAN: Federal Government Steps In, Urges Union to Suspend Nationwide Strike.

28 September 2025-Published by Cyril The Federal Government has waded into the escalating face-off between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), appealing to the union to shelve its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, September 29, 2025. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi,…

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Dangote Refinery Faces Nationwide Strike as PENGASSAN Orders Total Shutdown.

28 September 2025-Published by Cyril The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has declared a nationwide strike against Dangote Refinery, beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, over the alleged mass dismissal of more than 800 Nigerian workers. In a circular issued after its emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Saturday, September…

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BREAKING: PENGASSAN Strike Threatens Nationwide Blackout as Thermal Plants Shut Down.

28 September 2025-Published by Cyril Nigeria may face a nationwide blackout starting Monday as power generation companies (GenCos) warn of an imminent shutdown of thermal power plants following directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The Executive Secretary of the Association of Power Generating Companies (APGC), Joy Ogaji, confirmed…

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Peter Obi Mourns Zamfara Mining Site Victims, Calls for Urgent Regulation of Solid Minerals Sector.

28 September 2025-Published by Cyril Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed grief over the tragic mining pit collapse in Kadauri, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, describing it as a “national disaster” that underscores Nigeria’s weak regulatory framework in the solid minerals industry. In a statement released on Sunday via his…

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FG Dismisses Allegations of Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria.

28 September 2025-Published by Cyril The Federal Government has firmly rejected recent reports by some international platforms and commentators alleging that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 28, 2025, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the claims as “false, baseless,…

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Real Madrid Defender Dani Carvajal Doubtful for El Clasico After Calf Injury.

28 September 2025-Published by Cyril Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal could miss the highly anticipated El Clásico against Barcelona after the club confirmed on Sunday that he has suffered a calf injury. The 33-year-old Spain international picked up the injury during Los Blancos’ 5-2 La Liga defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday. While Real Madrid…

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Nigeria Police Arrest Notorious Benin Republic Fugitive in Ogun State.

28 September 2025-Published by Cyril The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested a notorious Benin Republic fugitive, Sunday Kotin, during a covert operation in Ogun State and subsequently handed him over to security authorities in Cotonou. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Sunday, September 28, 2025….

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