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The Federal Government through the Minister of Labour and Employment , has summoned the management of Dangote group and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG , to an emergency meeting on Monday, September 8, in a frantic efforts to halt the planned nationwide strike over alleged anti-union policy among others.   The oil workers have already announced a commencement of a total strike from Monday, which has been endorsed by the Nigeria Kabour Congress, NLC . Meanwhile, NLC has written to its over 54 affiliates and 36 councils to prepare to join the strike, saying the battle, among others, is the survival of Labour movement and dignity of workers . The strike raises fears of fuel scarcity , economic paralysis , and social unrest if the issues raised by NUPENG and NLC are not resolved quickly.

Troops The Nigerian Army has reported a series of successful operations against bandits in Kogi State as part of a new offensive to restore peace in the region. The operation, code-named EGWUA A TITE II , began on September 1, 2025. The Commander of 12 Brigade and Force Commander of Operation Accord III, Brigadier General Kasim Umar Sidi , personally led further exploitation missions, during which several bandit settlements were destroyed while troops maintained dominance of the area through patrols and ambushes. According to a statement from Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 12 Brigade, troops have so far neutralized at least nine bandits and rescued three kidnap victims. According to Lt. Abdullahi, on September 1, troops from the 126 Battalion engaged bandits in the Tunga area , killing two of them. On September 2, acting on credible intelligence, the troops with close air support from the 405 Helicopter Combat Training G...

 Information reaching 247ureports.com indicates agents of anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [ EFCC ] have arrived the capital city of Anambra , Awka to effect an arrest. The agents of the EFCC have begun a manhunt for the Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Awka Diocese , His Grace, Rev Alexander Chibuzor Ibezim over allegations of illegal land sale. According to a competent source who has first hand knowledge of the illegal land sale, “the EFCC has been around to pick him up. He is using Nwofor [ SAN ] to forestall the arrest. He is hiding while Nwofor is trying to obtain ex-parte order . I heard he is shopping for an order to restrain the EFCC – who are in Awka looking for him. He is hiding According to the source, Nwofor has made a failed application to have his ex-parte application heard on Thursday before the Friday public holiday. “Nwofor has filed fundamental human rights enforcement suit for Ibezim“.The allegation against the Bis...

Nigerian Eagles Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a vital victory in their World Cup qualification campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Rwanda . The match, which many fans described as tense and nerve-wracking, saw both teams battle fiercely for control of the game. The breakthrough finally came in the second half when forward Tolu Arokodare found the back of the net with a decisive strike that sealed the win for Nigeria. This result is more than just three points; it restores confidence in the squad after a series of mixed performances earlier in the qualifiers. The Super Eagles had been under pressure from fans and analysts alike, with concerns about their ability to convert chances and finish strongly in matches. Against Rwanda, however, the team showed resilience, discipline, and the hunger needed to push forward in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup . Supporters celebrated the win across the country, calling it a reminder of the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit and de...