‘No, No,’ NLC Threatens Showdown Over 89 Labourers At Dangote Refinery

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning to the Lagos State Government and the Dangote Refinery over the alleged recruitment of 89 unskilled labourers from Katsina State to work at the company’s $28 billion facility in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The NLC, through its Lagos State chapter, described the action as a violation of labour laws and a potential security risk to the host community. Weekend Trust reports that the arrival of the youths was captured in a viral video showing them disembarking from a truck and gathering in front…

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‘NOGIC Pathfinder,’ Jonathan Receives Book on Local Content Strategic Communication

ADEOLA YUSUF

    . The ex-president and the Symbolism of presenting to him copies of the book on local content, a brainchild of NOGIC Act he signed into law in 2010 +What to Know About the 267-Page Book Authored By NCDMB’s Spokesperson, Obinna Ezeobi, Ph.D     Former President Goodluck Jonathan was on Thursday presented with copies of the trending book “Nigeria’s Local Content: A Journey of Strategic Communication and Economic Transformation, written by Dr Obinna Ezeobi. Platforms Africa reports that Ezeobi authored the book before his promotion by the board…

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Nigerian Woman Bites Off Lover’s Manhood During Sex Dispute

Abibat Babalola

Police in Rivers have arrested a 43-year-old woman identified as Gift for allegedly biting off the tip of her lover’s penis during a domestic dispute in the Mile 3 area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, the state capital. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, caused concerns amongst residents of Bishop Okoye Street. Sources said the altercation began when Gift’s lover, simply identified as Sunday, requested to have sex with her. But Gift reportedly refused, accusing him of using sex-enhancing drugs that unnecessarily prolonged the act. READ ALSO: ‘First Time In Their…

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‘First Time In Their History,’ Crystal Palace Defeat Man City 1-0 To Win FA Cup

Ganiyu Amodu

. No trophy this season for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City who are still fighting for Champions League qualification in the Premier League.   Crystal Palace have won the FA Cup for the first time in their history. Eberechi Eze scored the game’s only goal at Wembley against seven-time winners Manchester City while Dean Henderson saved a penalty from Omar Marmoush. The Palace goalkeeper was the hero on the day, but was supremely fortunate to avoid being shown a first-half red card. He handled the ball outside his penalty area…

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Nigeria’s Renaissance Energy Halts Production On One Line Of Trans Niger Oil Pipeline

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian oil firm Renaissance Energy has halted production on one line feeding into the Trans Niger oil pipeline, a major oil artery transporting crude from onshore oilfields to the Bonny export terminal, following an operational incident, it said on Friday. An environmental rights group said on Thursday that the pipeline burst on May 6 and spilled oil into the local B-Dere community in Ogoniland, the second such incident affecting the pipeline in two months. The halted pipeline goes through B-Dere community to join the Trans Niger Pipeline. Nigerian oil consortium…

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FIRE-FOR-FIRE: Dino Melaye, Charly Boy In War Of Words On X

Ganiyu Amodu

. You’re depressed – Charly Boy . Your destiny is inside freezer – Melaye fires back   Dino Melaye, a former senator, has fired back at Charles Oputa, the ace singer popularly known as Charly Boy, following the latter’s criticism of his flamboyant lifestyle. The war of words began on May 13 after Melaye, known for his displays of wealth on social media, declared in a video that “there’s no one else like me. I’m limited edition”. Charly Boy responded by suggesting the former Kogi west senator might be “depressed…

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Foreign Oil Giants Seek Re-entry Into Nigeria’s Oil Market, Eye Deepwater Prospects

Ganiyu Amodu

Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company, is actively pursuing a return to Nigeria’s oil market, focusing on frontier deepwater exploration opportunities. Petrobas’ re-entry into Nigeria’s oil market marks a significant shift from its previous divestment strategy, reflecting a renewed commitment to expanding its international presence. The development was disclosed in a post by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday. Shettima attributed Petrobras’ renewed interest in Nigeria to the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu-led administration. “As the economic reforms of the administration of President take root, the…

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Women Who Shared Their Men, By Funke Egbemode

Ganiyu Amodu

I don’t think those who do not believe in the long haul should bother us with the wedding invitation cards and the fanfare. Weddings do not make marriages.   One man, three, four wives, and a strong home, a marriage that lasted till the end of their lives. How did our grandmothers and great-grandmothers do it? How did they cope with the sleep roasters, sharing their men’s affection, attention and bodies? Didn’t they ever get jealous, feel betrayed when the men they love bring in new women? Wait, did they…

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‘Crucial Three Points,’ How Chelsea Defeated Manchester United 1-0

Ganiyu Amodu

Marc Cucurella’s invaluable header proved the difference as Chelsea emerged with an imperative win over struggling Manchester United to keep their Champions League destiny in their own hands. Man United thought they had the lead when Harry Maguire volleyed home from a delightful Bruno Fernandes cross in the first half, only to be ruled a shoulder offside by VAR. Chelsea continued to be frustrated despite growing into the game, with Reece James coming closest in the first half with a stunning effort that struck the post. Gabon’s Ousted Leader Ali…

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Gabon’s Ousted Leader Ali Bongo Released From Detention

Ganiyu Amodu

. arrives in Angola   Former Gabon leader Ali Bongo Ondimba and his family have been released from detention and arrived in Angola’s capital, the Angolan presidency said Friday. Bongo, whose family ruled Gabon for 55 years, was ousted in a coup in August 2023 and had been under house arrest in the capital Libreville since then. A statement on the Angolan presidency’s Facebook page announcing the arrival of the Bongo family in Luanda was accompanied by photographs showing the former leader being welcomed at an airport. The “Bongo family…

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