Cleric Warns Against Extremism as Niger State Tightens Controls on Sermons

“Everyone going to the sermon on Friday should bring their scriptures for review.” With those words during a TVC interview, Governor Umar Bago of Niger state introduced a new policy…

Obi Accuses APC of Undermining Nigeria’s Post‑1999 Democratic Gains at Press Conference

  The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, says the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government diminished Nigeria. He noted that Nigeria was a promising…

Nigeria @65: Terrorism and Hunger Still Plague Nigeria, Christian CAN Urges

As Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has lamented that terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal conflicts have inflicted deep pain on citizens and displaced…

He Wants My Death”: Oluwo Claims Ooni Orchestrated Assassination Attempts via Ex‑Wife

  The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, of setting him up with a woman. This is coming…

Dangote Refinery Halts Strike After Agreeing to Reinstate PENGASSAN Workers

  The tension in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector seems to have come to an end as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has reached…

Kanu Governor Asks Tinubu To Remove State Commissioner of Police.

  The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, accusing him of defying…

Abuja is one of the safest places in Nigeria – FCT Minister Wike

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has declared that Abuja remains one of the safest places to live…

Why Bovi Walked Away from Basketmouth: “I Want My Own Money and Brand

    Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi, has finally disclosed why he parted ways with Basketmouth. UGAMATV reports that the two prominent comedians have a history of stage collaborations before their…

NNPC Signs Two‑Year Crude‑for‑Naira Supply Deal with Dangote Refinery

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Limited and Dangote Refinery have signed a fresh two-year crude supply deal in Naira for the plant. The NNPC’s chief corporate communications officer, Andy Odeh,…

Senator Karimi Labels PENGASSAN’s Gas Supply Halt “Economic Sabotage,” Calls for Government Intervention

  Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi, has warned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, to respect the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, saying the union’s directive…