The tension between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group has taken a new turn, with fresh allegations linking Sayyu Dantata, Dangote’s half-brother and Chairman of MS Group, to a reported attempt at intimidating union members. In a strongly worded statement on Thursday, NUPENG’s National President, Williams Akporeha, accused Dantata of calling on the Nigerian Navy to “crush” members of the union after disagreements over previously negotiated resolutions. According to NUPENG, the Dangote Group and its associates are allegedly working to undermine agreements brokered by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi,…
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By Jamflash Newsroom Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has petitioned Nigeria’s top security agencies, warning of an alleged plot to destabilize Kebbi State through the use of imported thugs, mercenaries, and illegal arms. In a petition dated September 10, 2025, Malami—who also leads the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi—alerted the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Comptroller-Generals of Immigration and the Civil Defence Corps. Allegations of Foreign Involvement According to Malami, political actors in Kebbi are allegedly collaborating with…
This weekend, all eyes will be on the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City lock horns with Manchester United in what promises to be another thrilling Premier League derby. Pep Guardiola’s men currently sit 13th on the table after three games, while United, under Ruben Amorim, hold 9th place heading into Sunday’s showdown. On the latest episode of The Overlap podcast, two former Premier League legends, Roy Keane and Ian Wright, shared their takes on how the derby might unfold. Keane, never one to sugarcoat his views, predicted a tightly contested affair, calling it a 1-1 draw. Wright, however, showed confidence…
Manchester United have announced that their first-choice goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has completed a loan move to Trabzonspor for the 2025/26 season. The confirmation came on Thursday, just days before United’s highly anticipated Premier League derby clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford. Onana, 29, joined the Red Devils from Inter Milan in July 2023 and went on to make 102 appearances across all competitions. During his spell in Manchester, he played a pivotal role in the club’s defensive setup and was part of the squad that lifted the 2024 Emirates FA Cup, defeating Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley. The Cameroonian…
Veteran Nigerian actress and media personality, Doyin Kukoyi, has finally spoken out about long-standing rumors suggesting she secretly married popular Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo. The speculation first surfaced in 2022 when photos of the duo dressed in matching traditional attire went viral on social media. Kukoyi herself fueled the buzz after sharing the pictures on Instagram, complete with heart-shaped emojis — which many fans interpreted as confirmation of a real-life romance. This led to widespread claims that Kukoyi had unveiled Ogogo as her husband, sparking talks that she had become his third wife. However, in a…
The Ogun State Government has officially banned graduation ceremonies for pupils in pre-basic and kindergarten schools across the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, during a press briefing on the state’s preparation for the 2024/2025 academic session. According to the new policy, graduation ceremonies will now only be allowed for pupils completing recognized academic stages, specifically: Primary Six Junior Secondary School Three (JSS3) Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) Why the Ban? The government explained that the move is intended to reduce unnecessary financial strain on parents and discourage the growing…
In the build-up to the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s political scene may be heating up once again. On Thursday, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi paid a visit to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi revealed the details of their engagement in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. The former Anambra State governor described Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and leader,” while noting that their meeting behind closed doors was both “fruitful” and centered on national issues. The development has drawn attention within political circles, with many analysts suggesting that the meeting could signal possible…
The Bauchi State government has officially dismissed Mr. Emos Joshua, a Principal Assistant Education Officer at Government College, Azare, following allegations of sexual harassment. This decision was announced in Bauchi on Thursday by Mr. Saleh Umar, Information and Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Civil Service Commission. According to him, the dismissal was approved during the commission’s 32nd plenary session held on September 11. Umar emphasized that the dismissed officer’s conduct violated Rule 0327 (xxviii and xxix) of the Bauchi State Public Service Rules, which clearly prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. “The disciplinary action was taken after all…
Abuja, Nigeria – Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court has refused an application that sought to stop the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under the chairmanship of former Senate President David Mark. The application was filed by Mr. Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, who argued through his lawyer, Michael Agber, that the current leadership should be restrained from functioning pending the determination of a substantive suit. However, Justice Nwite, in his ruling, declined the three prayers brought before the court. Instead, he directed Gombe to notify all defendants to appear and…
The House of Representatives has opened an investigation into how the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) is being disbursed to students in the South East region. This development was announced by Paul Sunday Nnamchi, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships and Higher Education Financing, Banking and Other Ancillary Institutions, Anti-Corruption, and University Education. The disclosure came during the South East Zonal Investigative Hearing held at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). According to Nnamchi, the committee’s responsibility is to thoroughly examine the loan disbursement process and address reported irregularities in beneficiary institutions. He emphasized…