Month: September 2025

Court Declares Pat Utomi’s ‘Shadow Government’ Unconstitutional, Bars Associates from Proceeding

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On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, made the following declarations in response to a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS):Unconstitutional: The court ruled that the concept of a “shadow government” is unconstitutional under Nigeria’s presidential system.Perpetual injunction: A perpetual injunction was issued, permanently restraining a professor of political economy, Pat Utomi and his associates from proceeding with the plan.Limited rights: The judge stated that while freedom of association and expression are guaranteed, they are not absolute…

Aisha Bala Mohammed Honoured for Her Peace -Building and Grassroot Empowerment Efforts

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya (Dr) Aisha Bala Mohammed, has been honoured with the Peace Ambassador Honorary Award by the President of Peace Ambassadors Advocacy, Amb. Dr. Onuche Kingsley, for her remarkable contributions to peace building, grassroots empowerment and humanitarian service. The award ceremony, themed “Nigeria First: Grassroots Solution for National Growth,” also saw the Bauchi First Lady inducted into the organisation’s Executive Advisory Council, a role that strengthens her voice in promoting peace and national development. In an emotional acceptance speech, Hajiya Aisha…

First SME with AEO Status, Le Look Nigeria, Celebrates 40th Years of Resilience and Empowerment on October, 1st.

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   …. Marks achievements as early recipient of both AfCFTA certifications. Le Look, an indigenous company known for promoting African culture with its 100% Nigerian products, will celebrate its 40th Anniversary on October 1, 2025. The celebration will take place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Chief Mrs. Chinwe Ezenwa, the company’s founder and CEO, told Sooth News that the theme for the celebration is ‘Legacy of Resilience: Empowering Entrepreneurs for Africa’s Economic Future.’ The event will feature a morning session and an awards night.…

MINISTER ADVOCATES INNOVATIVE FINANCING TO ADVANCE NIGERIA’S MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY

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The Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON has maintained that finance remains the decisive factor in transforming Nigeria’s bold new vision for its marine and blue economy into tangible impact, stressing that without sustainable investment, the country risks leaving its vast marine resources underutilized. The Minister made this known on Thursday, 26th September, at the 3rd Quarter Citizens’ and Stakeholders’ Engagement of the Ministry and its agencies held in Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Communications…

Crude Supply Cut-Off By PENGASSAN Could Trigger Fuel Scarcity, Dangote Refinery Warns.

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The Management of Dangote refinery has accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of attempting to sabotage the country’s energy supply chain following a directive issued to their members to cut off crude oil and gas supplies to the refinery. Friday, 26th September, 2025 PENGASSAN accused the biggest refinery in Africa of laid off over 800 workers, stating that the group was working to “resolve” the issue. However, the refinery confirmed sacking some workers, saying that “only a small number were affected” in what it…

DANGOTE REFINERY REVERSES NAIRA SALES SUSPENSION, RESUMES PETROL SUPPLY

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The Management of Dangote refinery says it has resumed the sale of fuel in naira. In a memo sent to marketers on Saturday, 27th September, 2025, where it explained that that the previous decision was reversed due to the intervention of the naira-for-crude technical committee. “Following the intervention of the Naira for Crude Technical Committee Chairman, we are pleased to inform you of the resumption of PMS sales in Naira commencing immediately. “You may kindly proceed to place your orders in naira for both self-collection and free delivery of PMS…

DANGOTE HALTS NAIRA-BASED PETROL SALES, CITING DOLLAR MISMATCH

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The Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has suspended the sale of petrol in naira. In an email sent to its customers on Friday, 26th September, 2025 the refinery announced that the decision would take effect on September 28, attributing it to the depletion of its crude-for-naira allocation. The Group Commercial Operations of the Refinery signed the document titled; “Suspension of DPRP PMS Naira Sales – Effective 28th September 2025”. “We write to inform you that Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has been selling petroleum products in excess of our Naira-Crude…

DANGOTE REFINERY FACES SHUTDOWN THREAT AS PENGASSAN CUTS GAS, CRUDE SUPPLY

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (Pengassan) has directed its members to cut gas supply to the Dangote refinery. Friday, September 26, the association said the refinery laid off some of its staff members, noting that the group was working to “resolve” the issue. Subsequently, the Dangote refinery confirmed sacking some workers, saying that “only a small number were affected” in what it described as a reorganisation exercise. Following the announcement, the association urged the management of the refinery “to recall all terminated Nigerian workers”. In…

World Tourism Day: Governor Bala Mohammed’s Vision Takes Centre Stage

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar As the world celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 with the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” Bauchi State is being hailed as a model for sustainable tourism practices. The state’s tourism sector has witnessed significant transformation under the leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed, who has implemented various initiatives to boost tourism development. According to Dr. Nasiru Muhammad Yusuf, Managing Director and State Conservator General of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), Governor Mohammed’s visionary leadership has repositioned Bauchi as Nigeria’s leading eco-tourism destination. “The governor’s unwavering…

DISMISSED NIGERIAN SOLDIER SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING FOR MURDERING DRIVER

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Justice Bassey Nkanang, ofhigh court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, has sentenced Stephen Iweh, a dismissed soldier, to death by hanging for the murder of a Port Harcourt-based clearing and forwarding manager. Iweh, was a corporal with the Nigerian Army’s 6 Battalion, Ibagwa in Abak, was convicted of killing 42-year-old Christopher Enobong Jimmy after the victim offered him a lift on May 23, 2021. The court heard that Jimmy met Iweh at the Trailer Park in Onne, Rivers state, and agreed to give him a lift in his Toyota Matrix to…