AfriPulse
Here are the top 10 stories across the country.
1. ‘No agreement signed with Dangote Refinery, strike may resume’ – PENGASSAN
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has insisted that “no agreement was signed with Dangote Refinery, and strike may resume” despite suspending its recent nationwide industrial action.Read more
2. GenCos warn of looming collapse in power sector, demand urgent reforms
Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) have raised alarm over the worsening state of the electricity sector, cautioning that without urgent reforms, the industry risks deeper deterioration with dire implications for economic growth, investor confidence, and national development.Read more
3. Court adjourns Sowore’s alleged defamation trial to November 20
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned the alleged defamation trial of Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, till November 20 for hearing in all pending applications.Read more
4. Soludo approves CONHESS implementation for Anambra health workers
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the 100 percent implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for state health workers.Read more
5. Court dismisses suit demanding refund of Rivers’ money spent by Ibas
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit demanding the refund of funds in the Consolidated Revenue Fund released, appropriated and spent by the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd).Read more
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6. 2027: ‘Atiku will not step down for anyone’ —Aide
Paul Ibe, the Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has clarified reports that his principal will shelve his 2027 presidential ambition if his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), can present a younger, vibrant and acceptable candidate as the presidential candidate.Read more
7. Akpabio hints at more opposition govs defecting to APC
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured President Bola Tinubu that more state governors from opposition parties are preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
8. Mariah Carey opens up about famous J.Lo diss that shook pop culture
More than 20 years after one of pop culture’s most legendary moments, Mariah Carey has finally reflected on her infamous “I don’t know her” remark about Jennifer Lopez.Read more
9. Jeff Bezos’ space firm Blue Origin wins landmark deal to take NASA rover to the moon
Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, has been awarded a landmark NASA contract to deliver a rover to the lunar surface, strengthening its role in America’s renewed push to return to the Moon.Read more
10. Lagos rolls out artisan certification and training drive to tackle rampant building collapses
The Lagos State Government has introduced a new certification and training initiative for construction artisans in a bold move to curb the city’s long-running problem of building collapses.Read more
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