The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with Dangote Refinery to allow workers to unionize. The decision was made after a meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance, as well as representatives from the…
A Nationwide blackout has plunged Nigeria into darkness as the National power grid collapsed for the third time this year. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:23 am, according to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The AEDC confirmed the collapse in a public notice, stating, “Please be informed that the power…
Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of Nepal’s former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, tragically died after protesters set their home ablaze in Kathmandu’s Dallu area. She suffered severe burns and was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The incident occurred amid escalating anti-government protests led primarily by Gen-Z activists, sparked by a…
In a nail-biting encounter that left fans on the edge of their seats, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The match saw South Africa take the lead through an unfortunate own…
In a significant move to strengthen Community engagement and inclusive governance, the Chairman of Imeko-Afon Local Government, Hon. Theophilus Aremu Olorode, has inaugurated 50 Senior Political Assistants to the Governor, drawn from all ten Wards of the Local Government. The inauguration ceremony, which held on Wednesday, 8th September, 2025, was attended by executive members, notable…
In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has sacked Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House. According to…
In a dramatic escalation of their longstanding grievances, resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced recently, is a culmination of years of frustration and disillusionment with the systemic challenges plaguing the FCT health sector. At the heart of the dispute are issues…
Ojo Peter, a seasoned journalist with Daily Monitor, was tragically shot dead by suspected armed robbers along the Molete-Oke Ado axis of Ibadan on August 18, 2025. Peter, who was returning from work, was robbed and shot in the back by the notorious gang operating with a motorcycle. According to his brother, Peter Enahoro, Ojo…
A devastating pair of road crashes hit Lagos State over the weekend, leaving two people seriously injured and three others shaken but unhurt. The accidents occurred in the Mile 2 and Surulere areas, highlighting the persistent threat of road carnage in the State. According to eyewitnesses, a Toyota Camry careened out of control and slammed…
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to inaugurate the delayed 2025 Easter Pilgrimage exercise on September 14, 2025, at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Commission, announced this in a statement signed by Mr. Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media…
