Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. PENGASSAN Maintains No Deal with Dangote Refinery, Strike Could Resume
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has reiterated that no formal agreement has been reached with Dangote Refinery. Despite pausing their strike-suspension-communique-warns-dangote/” title=”PENGASSAN Rejects Claims of Halting …, Issues Strong Warning to Dangote”>recent nationwide strike, the union warns that industrial action may recommence if their demands remain unmet.
2. Power Generation Companies Sound Alarm on Sector’s Decline, Call for Immediate Reforms
Nigeria’s electricity generation firms (GenCos) have expressed serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of the power sector. They emphasize that without swift and comprehensive reforms, the industry faces further collapse, threatening economic progress, investor trust, and overall national development.
3. Sowore’s Defamation Case Postponed to November 20 by Federal High Court
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has deferred the hearing of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore’s alleged defamation trial to November 20, allowing time to address all outstanding motions related to the case.
4. Governor Soludo Endorses Full Implementation of CONHESS for Anambra Health Workers
Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, has authorized the complete adoption of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for healthcare personnel across the state, aiming to improve their remuneration and welfare.
5. Federal High Court Rejects Case Seeking Refund of Rivers State Funds Spent by Ibas
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a lawsuit demanding the reimbursement of monies from the Consolidated Revenue Fund that were allocated and utilized by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State.
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6. Atiku’s Media Aide Denies Reports of 2027 Presidential Withdrawal
Paul Ibe, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has refuted claims that Atiku would abandon his 2027 presidential bid if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) fields a younger, dynamic candidate for the presidency.
7. Senate President Akpabio Signals More Opposition Governors May Join APC
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured President Bola Tinubu that additional governors from opposition parties are considering defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), potentially strengthening the party’s influence.
8. Mariah Carey Reflects on Iconic Jennifer Lopez Diss That Shaped Pop Culture
Over two decades after delivering one of pop music’s most memorable moments, Mariah Carey has opened up about her famous “I don’t know her” comment directed at Jennifer Lopez, sharing insights into the incident’s lasting impact.
9. Blue Origin Secures Historic NASA Contract to Transport Lunar Rover
Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, Blue Origin, has won a significant NASA contract to ferry a rover to the Moon’s surface, reinforcing its pivotal role in the United States’ renewed lunar exploration efforts.
10. Lagos Launches Certification and Training Program for Artisans to Combat Building Collapses
In a proactive effort to address the persistent issue of building failures, the Lagos State Government has initiated a certification and skills development scheme for construction artisans, aiming to enhance safety standards across the city.
