The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s biggest oil refinery, has recorded 22 incidents of sabotage since it began operations. Making clarification on the company’s reorganisation, Dangote Group’s vice-president, Devakumar Edwin, said the refinery had faced 22 sabotage incidents since its inception. He added that the subsequent sacking of some workers had nothing to do with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Edwin revealed this recently during a tour of the refinery by Bubaraye Dakolo, the King of Ekpetiama Kingdom and chairman of Bayelsa Traditional Rulers Council. It…
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Police: Husband, Wife Arrested In Two-Year-Old’s Kidnapping
The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed the arrest of 26 suspected kidnappers, including a husband and wife, on Friday, October 17. State Police Commissioner Shettima Jauro Mohammed said during a press conference that all suspects are in police custody and will be charged in court Recently, the state has recorded cases of kidnapping, possibly due to the infiltration of criminal elements from neighboring northern states A couple, identified as Asabe Isa and her husband, Umar Isa, are among the suspects arrested for the kidnapping of a two-year-old boy, Godwin Abeson.…
Clemency List On Hold for Legal Vetting, AGF Fagbemi Confirms
The attorney – general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says the presidential pardon list is currently at the “final administrative stage” which involves reviewing the names and recommendations. Recall, last Thursday, President Bola Tinubu granted presidential pardon and other forms of clemency to 175 persons, following the approval of the council of state. “The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is…
Traditional, Religious Leaders Key to Success of Upcoming Measles-Rubella Drive — BASPHCDB
By; Bashir Hassan Abubakar As Bauchi State prepares for the statewide Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign, the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, in collaboration with the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BASPHCDB), has organized a one-day sensitization meeting with religious leaders to boost demand generation for vaccines. In his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of BASPHCDB, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, underscored the critical role of religious leaders in educating caregivers and communities about the importance of the Measles-Rubella vaccination exercise. He emphasized that their support and active participation are vital…
Ijebu-Ode Dry Port: FG takeover Set To Boost Trade, Logistics
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the Ogun State Government to develop the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project, located along the Epe-Mojoda Expressway. In his address during the official handover ceremony of the 130-hectare project site and title documents to the Federal Government, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, said the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port would revamp and position Ogun State as an industrial hub The minister was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…
BREAKING: ASUU Commences Comprehensive Two-Week Warning Strike, Monday
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed all its branches across the country to commence a two-week warning strike from Monday, October 13 The announcement was made by the ASUU president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at a press briefing at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja Piwuna stated that the government’s failure to honor its commitments regarding the union’s demands made the total warning strike inevitable Prof. Piwuna expressed dismay that; “Government has been asking for time with nothing concrete on the ground to resolve it,” he…
Customs Service Debunks Fake Recruitment List On Social Media; Issues Stern Warning
The Management of Nigeria Customs Service has warned applicants in its 2025 recruitment exercise to distance themselves from all social media posts claiming to show the number of shortlisted candidates per state for the final stage recruitment, describing it as false and unverified. Customs reassured all legitimate candidates that the selection process remains transparent, merit-based, and consistent with global best practices. Service X confirmed this on Saturday, October 11, via a platform post that was title “Unverified Social Media Post on 2025 Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment Exercise,” the Service said…
Gov. Bala Mohammed Commends Economic Team, Investors for Summit Breakthrough
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has commended the organizers and participants of the just-concluded Bauchi Investment Summit for its resounding success. Speaking at the summit’s closing ceremony, the governor lauded the committee chaired by Dr. Usman Bugaje for its professionalism and commitment, describing the event as a landmark achievement in showcasing Bauchi’s economic potential. He acknowledged the efforts of his economic team and the support of local and international investors, who collectively pledged over $5 billion (about ₦267 billion) in investments across key sectors.…
VP Kashim Shattima Invites Investors to Explore Opportunities in Bauchi State
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the vast economic opportunities in Bauchi State. He made the call while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the opening of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit. The Vice President said the federal government is committed to building a stable and profitable business environment, assuring investors of continuous reforms to boost economic growth and ease of doing business across all sectors. Shettima commended Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed,…
BREAKING: Council of State approves Joash Amupitan as new INEC chairman.
The council of state has unanimously approved the nomination of Joash Ojo Amupitan, as the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the conclusion of Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure. This decision was reached during a meeting of the council held at the State House presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sooth News conducted a brief investigation into the biography of Prof. Joash Amupitan, ‘’Distinguished Academic who believes in leadership by example, Professor Amupitan joined the services of the University of Jos in 1989 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose through the…