1. Court Stops PENGASSAN From Crude Supply Strike Against Dangote Refinery
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained PENGASSAN and other unions from embarking on their planned industrial action against Dangote Refinery. Justice Emmanuel Subilim granted the order on Monday after an ex parte motion was filed by the company’s lawyer, George Ibrahim.
2. ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To FG Over Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government 14 days to address its seven-point demands or face a nationwide strike. The decision followed ASUU’s NEC meeting held at the University of Abuja on Sunday.
3. Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed In Abuja Robbery
Tragedy struck in Katampe, Abuja, as Arise Television news anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu was killed by armed robbers during an attack at her residence in the early hours of Monday.
4. NULGE Declares 7-Day Strike Over Sack Of 300 Rivers LGA Staff
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has directed a seven-day strike in Rivers State after Emohua LGA Chairman, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, dismissed over 300 workers
5. Abuja Police Arrest 5 Wanted Bandits, Recover Arms
The FCT Police Command has arrested five notorious suspects linked to kidnappings and armed robbery across Abuja and nearby states. A cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered.
6. Naira Gains In Parallel Market, Slips At Official Window
The Naira appreciated to ₦1,500/$ at the parallel market on Monday, compared to ₦1,510 last weekend. However, it depreciated to ₦1,480.15/$ in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
7. Gov Sule Urges Governors To Take Responsibility For Security
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has asked his fellow governors to fully take charge of security in their states, noting that federal allocations have quadrupled under Tinubu’s reforms, leaving no room for excuses.
8. FG Cancels Independence Day Parade For 65th Anniversary
The Federal Government has cancelled the October 1 Independence Day parade. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation confirmed the decision, though other anniversary events will still hold.
9. INEC Records 6.2 Million Registrations In Week 6 Of CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that over 6.2 million Nigerians pre-registered online for voter registration between September 22 and 28, 2025.
10. Wike Endorses Maikalangu For AMAC Chairmanship Election
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has endorsed APC candidate and incumbent AMAC Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, for re-election in the upcoming council polls slated for February 21, 2026.
