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The Young Christian Fellowships in Nigeria Without Borders (YCFNB) has announced a 14-day fasting and prayer campaign across the nation, running from September 15 to September 29 to stand as a bulwark against the enemies of the Dangote Refinery.   The group said the sacred initiative is directly focused on the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) amid escalating tensions and recent threats to resume a nationwide strike.   The union’s accusations of breached agreements involving high-ranking officials like Minister Wale Edun and Department of State Services (DSS) representatives have been labelled as duplicitous by the YCFNB.   The fellowship sharply condemned NUPENG’s reckless posturing, which it says risks plunging Nigeria into fuel scarcity and economic chaos, viewing it as a shameless act of sabotage against a patriot under siege.   According to a statement signed by Rev. Samuel Pam and Pastor JohnGrace Achaluda, the group said the...

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has lauded the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the service chiefs for what he described as tangible and strategic gains in Nigeria’s campaign against terrorism, banditry and other crimes threatening national stability. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, said the current military leadership has reinvigorated counter-insurgency and counter-banditry operations in a manner that is restoring public confidence. He insisted that recent calls in some quarters for the removal of the service chiefs were “propaganda warfare” from terrorist networks, designed to demoralise troops and distract the public from ongoing successes. Speaking with journalists on Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on his way to an international engagement, the UK-trained lawyer urged Nigerians to resist narratives that weaken the morale of ...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been named the most transparent and outstanding government agency in the country, with commendation for the leadership of its Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, whose stewardship has set a new benchmark for accountability and efficiency in the nation’s oil and gas sector. In a statement issued in Ghana on Wednesday, the Public Space Tracker in West Africa said NUPRC has demonstrated “remarkable openness, policy innovation, and integrity in the management of Nigeria’s upstream petroleum resources” since Komolafe assumed office. The organisation described the Commission as a model of how regulatory agencies should function in a democracy, emphasising that transparency in resource governance is not merely a slogan but a measurable practice that has become synonymous with the NUPRC. Dr. Ousman Zaharadeen, Convener of the Public Space Tracker, noted that the Commission under Komolafe has provided clear data on oil produc...

The Petroleum Workers Advancement Initiative (PEWAI), a coalition advocating for the welfare of oil and gas workers and the stability of Nigeria’s economy, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the management of Dangote Refinery for respecting workers’ rights and safeguarding national economic growth following the suspension of a planned strike by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). In a statement on Wednesday signed by its president, Comrade Ebikeme Okorotie, PEWAI hailed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on September 8 between Dangote Refinery, NUPENG, and other stakeholders as a decisive step in strengthening industrial harmony and advancing economic development. The MoU, also signed by Sayyu Dantata, managing director of the Dangote Group, Ogbugo Ukoha, executive director of distribution systems, storage, and retailing infrastructure at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Benson Upah, acting general...

The Coalition of Citizens Against Banditry and Insecurity in Nigeria (CABIN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, demanding that he disclose the locations of bandits and other criminal gangs operating across the state. The group warned that failure to act within the deadline would trigger mass protests and pressure on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara. In a statement on Wednesday signed by its president, Comrade Solomon Charles Abutu, CABIN said the governor’s recent comments acknowledging knowledge of the bandits’ whereabouts amounted to an admission that he had chosen to tolerate, rather than combat, the criminal networks responsible for thousands of deaths, kidnappings, and the displacement of communities. “Governor Dauda Lawal has confirmed in his own words that he knows where the killers, kidnappers and bloodthirsty bandits reside. By that singular admission, he owes Nigerians a moral and constitutional duty to im...

By Moses Okanga Along Nigeria’s vibrant coastline, where the ceaseless rhythm of waves merges with the aspirations of a nation, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho is orchestrating a transformative revival at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). As a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, his visionary leadership is reshaping Nigeria’s maritime landscape, turning once-dilapidated ports into dynamic gateways of global trade. With bold reforms, including billion-dollar infrastructure overhauls, revitalisation of underutilised Eastern ports, and the integration of cutting-edge technology, Dantsoho is dismantling decades of inefficiency. His commitment to transparency, innovation, and economic growth is not only restoring the NPA’s global stature but also igniting a beacon of hope, positioning Nigeria as a maritime powerhouse poised to lead Africa’s trade renaissance. Established in 1954 under the Ports Act (Cap 155 of the Law of the Federation of Nigeria), the NPA initially managed ...

You will recall that Mr. President recently commented on Vice President Kashim Shettima's loyalty and why people are envious. You will also recall that some groups have been asking him to drop Shettima ahead of 2027. It has now been confirmed that the President will not drop him either. The Northern Christian Youth Forum [NCYF] led by Rev. Pinot Atuluku as President is to thank the President and vow that it will mobilise 20 Million Northern Christian votes for Mr. President ahead of 2027. They are happy that Kashim Shettima as the most senior political leader from the north has carried everyone along irrespective of religion. Acknowledge his roles in promoting peace and harmony within the north using diverse strategic interventions towards making sure that Christians are carried along.