Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

PENGASSAN logo The new PENGASSAN President is a petroleum engineer and labour leader with over 20 years’ experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A new era began for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Saturday as Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro emerged as the new President of the association, succeeding Festus Osifo after six years at the helm. But Olabiyi-Agoro, in his first major address after assuming office, signalled that the battle against prolonged contract staffing and casualisation in the oil and gas industry would be a defining priority of his administration. He was unveiled alongside nine…

… for now, the gift stands out as the talking point for Nigerians. Nigerian businessman and socialite Obi Cubana celebrated popular cleric and founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, with a luxury mansion reportedly worth N500 million for his birthday. The businessman presented the property to Eze as a birthday gift, adding another high-profile gesture to the celebrations surrounding the pastor. The mansion, said to be valued at approximately N500 million, reflects the close relationship between the businessman and the cleric, who has become one of Nigeria’s most recognisable religious figures through his ministry and online prayer…

The Monarchs from the North, South-West, including the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olowo of Owo and a representative of the Ooni of Ife; the Eze Arochukwu, who led the traditional rulers from the East; and traditional rulers from Delta State graced the occasion. The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, has called on the Itsekiri people and Nigerians to embrace unity, rethink outdated approaches and deliberately build a future anchored on purpose, excellence and collective responsibility. The monarch made the call in his “Speech from the Throne” during activities marking the fifth anniversary of his coronation, an elaborate…

The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the appointment of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, describing the decision as not only a good omen but also the right choice that will lead to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Governor Lawal expressed sincere gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing one of Zamfara’s own, who is a former Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, to lead the presidential campaign, noting that the appointment is a moment of pride for the state and will undoubtedly uplift the…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced the nationwide celebration of International Actors Day on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, joining actors and the global creative community in honouring the men and women whose talent, sacrifice and creativity continue to shape the motion picture industry. International Actors Day is an important occasion to celebrate actors, recognise their contributions, promote their welfare and professional development, strengthen unity within the acting community, and highlight the immense cultural and economic value of the motion picture industry. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the challenges confronting actors and renew collective commitment to…

Yari Abdul’aziz * Adam’s Oshiomhole will be Deputy Director-General in charge of Mobilisation. * Gbajabiamila will oversee Administration. Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, has been appointed as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead as chairman and vice chairman, respectively, ahead of the January 2027 elections. The composition of the council, released on Saturday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, also named APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, as vice chairman, while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was appointed Secretary of the campaign council,…

Says, “patently unlawful” policy. US judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, ruling that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory authority. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan said the policy, announced by the State Department in January, was “patently unlawful” and ran afoul of federal immigration law, which explicitly stripped the secretary of state of authority over consular officers’ processing of immigrant visas. “The Policy, which categorically ⁠prohibits the issuance of immigrant visas based upon the nationality of the applicant, represents a direct…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 as part of measures to test its readiness for the 2027 general elections, Chairman of the commission. The INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan disclosed this while receiving the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian High Commission to Nigeria, David Sproule, and other officials of the commission on a courtesy visit to the INEC headquarters. The INEC Chairman notes that the mock accreditation would subject the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and other electoral equipment to a rigorous field test ahead of the general elections. He…

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) has been fined $321,000 (£238,000) by FIFA for disciplinary breaches arising from the World Cup final, with midfielder Leandro Paredes handed a 10-match suspension. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee also ordered Argentina to play its next two home matches with 50 per cent of the available spectator capacity as part of the sanctions. The governing body said $100,000 of the fine must be invested in a programme aimed at combating discrimination, while part of the punishment has been suspended. Under the ruling, one of the two home-match sanctions and $100,000 of the fine are suspended for a…

Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III Dignitaries, notably Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as well as frontline traditional rulers drawn from different parts of the country, led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, stormed Warri on Friday to join the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, in celebrating the fifth anniversary of his ascension to the throne. The roll call of distinguished guests at the event included Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas, representing Delta South; the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative…