Nigeria’s daily oil output plunged by 16% during a brief nationwide strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The strike, which began on September 28, 2025, was called off on Wednesday after government-mediated talks with Dangote Refinery. The strike resulted in a loss of approximately 283,000 barrels of oil per day, representing 16% of national output. Gas output dropped by 1.7 billion standard cubic feet per day, accounting for 30% of marketed gas. Over 1,200 megawatts of power generation was also knocked out, representing 20% of national power supply. According to the Nigerian National…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Nigeria’s non-oil exports have generated $1.791 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant 24.75% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth reflects the country’s efforts to diversify its foreign exchange base away from oil dependency. According to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the surge in non-oil exports is attributed to increased economic activity in key sectors, including Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Solid Minerals. The NEPC’s Director-General, Nonye Ayeni, stated that “The significant growth reflects the resilience and diversification of Nigeria’s export sector beyond crude oil.” Cocoa and its derivatives led the charge, accounting for…
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is engaged in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, labeling them terrorist organizations and classifying suspected smugglers as “unlawful combatants”. This declaration was made in a confidential notice sent to Congress, serving as a legal justification for recent US military strikes in the Caribbean that killed 17 people. The US military has blown up at least three suspected drug boats in the past month, killing at least 17 people. Trump defended the strikes, saying each boat had enough narcotics to kill 25,000 people. “Reports from the refinery were being shared daily.…
The Nigerian Bar Association has pledged to provide free legal aid to motorists harassed by police over the controversial tinted glass permit, which it describes as “illegal” and “unconstitutional”. The association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law says the police lack the authority to impose fees or renewals on motorists, calling the move a revenue-driven scheme. The NBA’s suit, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the NBA, seeks a declaration that the 1991 Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Decree is unconstitutional and inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution. It also asks for an injunction restraining police from further arrests,…
About 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery were dismissed after a WhatsApp group they were part of leaked confidential operational details. The group, created by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), aimed to mobilize union membership among refinery workers. The management of the refinery terminated the workers’ services, citing repeated acts of sabotage that raised safety concerns and affected operational efficiency. Femi Adekunle, Chief General Manager of Human Asset Management, emphasized that the decision was necessary to protect the facility. “Reports from the refinery were being shared daily. Management saw it as a serious threat…
Traditional rulers in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State have issued a 21 day ultimatum to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, to substantiate his claims that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, conspired with his ex wife to poison him. The Origbo Meje Obas demanded that Oba Akanbi write to the Inspector General of Police or sue the Ooni to prove his allegations within the specified timeframe. The monarchs described the allegations as defamatory, criminal, and unbecoming of a traditional ruler. “He who alleges must prove,” said Oba Adesoji Kehinde Oladepo, the Salu of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the African Peoples Congress’s registration bid due to irregularities in their application. Specifically, the association failed to provide addresses for its national officers, breaching Section 222(a) of the Nigerian Constitution. INEC’s Director of Publicity, Emmanuel Umenger, confirmed that the commission wrote to the association informing it of its decision. According to Umenger, the association’s application did not meet the constitutional requirements for party registration. Oninye Ikeagwuonu, Protem National Chairman of the African Peoples Congress, accused INEC of conniving with unnamed politicians to deny the association registration. “We will not give up our…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the crucial role women play in Nigeria’s development, stating that “no story of Nigeria is complete without women. “He made this remark at the 9th Edition of the Voice of Women Conference and Awards in Abuja, highlighting women’s sacrifices and resilience in nation-building. Tinubu, represented by Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, acknowledged women as leaders, protectors of families, and drivers of innovation. The President assured that his administration remains committed to creating more opportunities for women under the Renewed Hope Agenda. “Women must not only be seen but also…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has destroyed seized fake, expired, substandard, and falsified drugs and products worth N15 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The destroyed products included expired, counterfeit, uncontrolled, unregistered, and banned drugs such as Analgin, Cocodamol, Codeine cough syrup, Tramadol, Oxytocin, and various types of vaccines. According to Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director General, the destruction of these products eliminates the risk of their re-entry into the Nigerian market and harming public health. “NAFDAC is resolutely committed to ensuring that foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, packaged water, and drinks are safe,…
Nigeria’s unity and progress are being undermined by systemic exclusion and ethnic profiling, particularly against the Igbo people, according to Hon. Linus Okorie, a former member of the House of Representatives. Okorie represented the Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency and spoke out on the issue in reaction to President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address. Okorie highlighted the disparity in infrastructure allocation, citing that the Southwest received ₦2.5 trillion for road construction compared to the Southeast’s ₦446 billion. The Southeast was excluded from the national gas pipeline infrastructure, despite Imo State having the largest gas reserve in Nigeria. Okorie noted that the Southeast…
Erin Patterson, a 51 year old Australian woman, has announced her intention to appeal her conviction for murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms. Patterson was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 33 years for serving a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms to her estranged husband’s family members at her home in Leongatha, Victoria, in 2023. The victims included her husband’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson. Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson, survived the meal but continues to suffer health problems. Patterson’s lawyer, Richard Edney, confirmed that she will appeal the conviction, but…
The 19th AELEX Annual Lecture will take place on October 14, 2025, in Lagos, with the theme “Rule of Law and Economic Development: The Nigerian Experience”. This highly anticipated event aims to provide practical recommendations on how strengthening the rule of law can directly improve economic outcomes in Nigeria. Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, will deliver the keynote address, while a high-level panel session will feature distinguished discussants, including Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dr. Wale Babalakin, OFR, SAN, Chairman of Bi-Courtney Group of Companies; Mr. Bismarck Rewane, Managing…