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THE Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has summoned the management of Dangote group and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, to an emergency meeting today, in a frantic effort to halt the planned nationwide strike over alleged anti-union policy, among others.

The summons came against the backdrop of the oil workers’ plan to embark to begin a nationwide strike today, which is already endorsed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC.

NUPENG on Friday, alleged that “the crude and dangerous anti-union practices, monopolistic agenda, and indecent industrial relations strategies being pursued by Aliko Dangote and his associates represent not just an attack on petroleum workers, but a full-blown declaration of war against the Nigerian working class, trade unionism, and the principle of decent work.’’

The union also alleged that Dangote Refinery “pays one of the lowest wages in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria today and treats its staff beneath acceptable standards.”

It warned that its latest recruitment condition barring drivers from joining any oil and gas union was a violation of Section 40 of the Nigerian Constitution, the Labour Act, and ILO Conventions 98 and 87.

“This marks a dangerous road to fascism in industrial relations, where workers are treated as slaves without voice or dignity,” NUPENG warned.

A letter from the Ministry of Labour and Employment, dated September 6, 2025, and signed by the Director of Trade Union Services and Industrial Relations, Falonipe Amo, on behalf of the minister, read: “I am directed to refer to a letter dated 6th September, 2025 with Ref No. HO/Adm/114/2025 from the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on the above subject and invite you to a tripartite conciliation meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment.

‘’The meeting is slated for 3 pm today at the Minister of Labour and Employment’s conference room.’’

Ahead of the meeting, leaders of NUPENG have directed all members nationwide to begin an indefinite nationwide strike, pending the resolution of all the grievances with Dangote Group.

An official of NUPENG who confirmed the invitation by the minister, said: “Though we will attend the meeting to show that we are ready for dialogue and amicable resolution of the matter, the strike goes on as planned until all the issues are resolved.”

Disowning unknown Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association, DTCDA, NUPENG described the association as a “management-inspired fraud” created to weaken and divide workers.

DTCDA had weekend, urged Nigerians to disregard NUPENG’s strike alert issued by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the union.

But NUPENG in a statement by Prince Williams Akporeha, President, and Olawale Afolabi, General Secretary, rejected the group outright.

It declared: “We ask our members, members of the public and independent-minded, objective segments of the media to disregard, DTCDA and its statements.

“For the information of the public, the DTCDA is the association which Dangote Group of Companies has formed for the drivers to join compulsorily, rather than allowing them to join NUPENG which is the only statutorily recognised union authorised to unionise petroleum tanker drivers. The signatory to the statement of DTCDA, one Enoch Kanawa, is a lawyer, not a tanker driver.”

NUPENG pointed out that Kanawa had a long history with oil industry employers, not workers, explaining that “Kanawa was formerly the Executive Secretary of National Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, from 2001 to 2012, left NARTO to become Legal Adviser to MRS Energy Limited of Sayyu Aliu Dantata and in 2019 came back to contest for the position of the President of NARTO but was defeated by Yusuf Othman, the current President of NARTO. ‘’These facts are to show without doubt and beyond controversy that the DTCDA is a management-inspired association and the news was created by the agents of Sayyu Aliu Dantata to create confusion and misinformation.

“DTCDA is the association formed by Sayyu Aliu Dantata, the owner of MRS. The Direct Trucking Company Limited is the recruiting company formed by him and Alhaji Aliko Dangote for the 10,000 CNG trucks they are importing.

‘’DTCDA was originally meant to be Dangote Transport Company. Its registered office is at 2, Tincan Island Port Road, Apapa, Lagos. The address of DTCDA is the same official address of MRS Energy Limited.”

Assuring members and the public of its resolve, NUPENG declared that there was no division in its ranks, despite attempts by “union busters” to sow confusion.

“There is no division in our ranks and file, our solidarity remains constant! For the union makes us strong!! Our solidarity remains constant, for the union makes us strong!”

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Mazi N. Kanu: At last, IPOB cancels sit-at-home in South-East

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has announced the total and permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, saying the directive takes immediate effect from Monday, February 9, 2026.

In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB said the order came directly from its ‘supreme leader’, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The statement said, “The Monday sit-at-home across the South-East is officially and permanently cancelled with effect from tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026.”

IPOB said Kanu took the decision to ensure that normal life returns to the South-East.

According to the statement, Kanu has “once again staked everything on the line to ensure that our children return to school every Monday and that our people go about their lawful businesses without fear, intimidation, or molestation”.

“Any person in doubt should visit Sokoto Correctional Centre to confirm with him. We can no longer hide under ‘Onyendu cannot be reached to confirm’ to persist with our recalcitrance or docility. Monday sit-at-home is over. That era is gone!,” the statement added.

IPOB stressed that there was “no need, excuse, or justification for anyone to stay at home on Mondays,” directing that “all markets, schools, offices, transport services, and economic activities must resume fully and normally from tomorrow”.

Describing the directive as final, the statement said, “This is the clear and unequivocal order of the Supreme Leader of IPOB.”

The statement also warned against any attempt to enforce sit-at-home going forward. IPOB said Kanu had made it “abundantly clear that any individual or group attempting to enforce sit-at-home from this moment forward is acting against his direct command”.

“Such persons are enemies of our people and the Biafran cause. They will be pursued to the ends of the earth and confronted until they are completely defeated.”

IPOB further claimed that “enemies of Biafra may attempt false-flag operations designed to create fear, stage attacks, or intimidate our people into staying indoors,” warning that “any person or group identified as enforcing or enabling sit-at-home will be confronted wherever they are”.

The group in the same vein urged residents of the South-East to remain “vigilant, calm, and law-abiding”.

However, IPOB cautioned state governments against taking action against traders who may still choose to stay at home.

The group said, “No state governor has the right to threaten, demolish, or forcibly shut down the businesses of traders who, out of conscience, choose to sit at home in solidarity with our leader.”

It specifically warned that “any attempt by Governor Soludo or any other governor to intimidate our people with demolition threats or forced market closures will be firmly resisted”.

On market development projects, IPOB stated that “any renovation, reconstruction, or improvement of markets that involves temporary relocation must be carried out only with the consent of all stakeholders,” adding that “adequate temporary trading sites must be provided before any such projects commence.”

Calling for unity, the IPOB said, “Our enemies have in the past succeeded in instigating crises and planting seeds of discord among our people. We must not allow them to succeed again. We are one people, united by a common destiny.”

IPOB equally urged residents to resume normal activities, saying, “We therefore call on all our people across the South-East to come out tomorrow, open their shops, go to work, and send their children to school without fear.

“The era of Monday sit-at-home is over.”

Earlier on Saturday, in a viral video, an IPOB group headed by Igwe Butuzo and Gentle De Yahoo also announced the cancellation of Monday sit-at-home.

“This information is coming from the Triple General, General Igwe Butuzo, General De Yahoo, and all the forty state commanders in Biafraland.

“As the information reaching my table to inform Biafrans, an order from the highest command of the Biafran restoration movement, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi, has reached us that the Monday sit-at-home is cancelled from today. Last Monday’s sit-at-home was a one-off implemented due to Soludo’s stupidity and will not happen again,” the IPOB group said in the viral video.

Speaking on the development, Aloy Ejimakor, legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, said Nnamdi Kanu has since 2024 called for the cancellation of the civil disobedience in his honor.

“In July 2024, he had given me written instructions, which were widely published, if you recall. Even the DAILY POST carried it widely.

“He said that the sit-at-home be cancelled, but it persisted. It wasn’t very successful; I was threatened and all kinds of things happened, and some people, a lot of people, were opposed to it, and all that.

“So Mazi Nnamdi Kanu had always, at least from July 2024, almost two years ago, or one year and eight or nine months ago, been on the record, publicly, that this Monday sit-at-home be discontinued.

“And he also was and has always been against any attempt by any group of people to attempt to enforce it.

“So that’s it; that position has never changed. So if anybody comes up and says they are cancelling the sit-at-home, the Monday sit-at-home in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s name, that person is not speaking out of tune.

“But my assumption is that that video is based on that instruction he had given in July 2024. I don’t think anybody can say that it’s inaccurate,” Ejimakor told DAILY POST.

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Old Age: Once You Clock 50 And Above, Stop Consuming These 10 Things Regularly

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It is reasonable to assume that you will need to cut back on certain things, such as food sources, direct, and so on, because reaching a certain age brings with it a lot of responsibilities and challenges.

Because of this, it is reasonable to assume that you will need to cut back on certain things. Because everyone desires to live a long life and create classic works, this is a request that is made to God by everyone. Everyone prays for this. Nonetheless, reaching this age brings with it a significant number of responsibilities and obstacles that one must face.

This is the situation taking into consideration the fact that your packaging method is no longer a well-known brand, like it was when you were twenty years younger. This is the reason why this is the case. This is indeed the situation. This is because your packaging system has reached an outdated condition, which is the cause of the problem.

There are ten different kinds of food and drink that you should stop consuming on a regular basis once you reach the age of 50. This is due to the varying degrees to which different kinds of these meals and beverages might affect your health. In the following paragraphs, I will talk about them in more detail.

Without further ado, let me to offer some assistance in having things arranged in the following manner:

1. A sugar concentration that is significantly higher than normal

It is possible that the pace at which you consume an excessive amount of sugar has significantly dropped, and it is also likely that as a result, the amount of insulin that is present in your body has decreased. As a result of this, it is possible that as you get older, it will become less effective at removing extra sugar from the bloodstream and managing it, which will increase the likelihood that you will develop high glucose levels. Alternatively stated: it is possible that as you get older, it will become less effective at managing it. If you are over the age of 60, it is very essential for you to remember this information.

2. An abnormally high concentration of salt in the surrounding natural environment

The amount of salt that a person consumes can have an effect on their pulse, which can place them at an increased risk for a range of health concerns. These problems can include ailments such as a stroke, heartache, and others that are quite similar to them. Those who are having trouble with their health should avoid consuming an unhealthy amount of salt during this time.

3. An abnormally high concentration of alcohol was found in the substance as a whole.

Heavy alcohol drinking at a traditional age is related with an increased risk of a number of health problems, including damage to the kidneys and liver. This is due to the fact that as you get older, your liver and kidneys become less efficient at processing alcohol and flushing it out of your system. This is especially true when one considers the role that age plays in conjunction with the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

4. An extremely large quantity of different types of cigarette products

This is something that, when compared to alcohol in the vast majority of ways, is virtually indistinguishable. There are many other ways in which the two are comparable to one another. If you are already above the age of 50 or will reach that age in the near future, it is in your best advantage to completely abstain from smoking. Because smoking can have a severe influence on a person’s lungs and liver, quitting is a goal that should be sought and should be a priority for everybody who is a smoker.

5. Customers can choose from a large selection of eggs to purchase.

Eggs are an excellent source of protein; however, it is not generally recommended to consume an excessive amount of eggs while you are fasting. This is because eggs contain cholesterol, which can make it difficult for your body to break its fast. This is due to the fact that eggs contain cholesterol, which might make it more challenging for your body to break its fast when it has been eating nothing but water. If you are trying to minimize the amount of fat that makes up your body, it is extremely crucial that you keep this in mind. If you are concerned about your health, you should probably not consume more than two eggs in a week at the most. This will help you maintain a healthy weight. Egg consumption after a certain age, particularly in men of advanced age, has been linked to an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This is especially true in older men.

6. Consuming an abnormally high number of dinners that have levels of LDL cholesterol that are relatively high in comparison

People of any age who consume dinners that are high in LDL cholesterol put themselves at risk for developing cardiovascular disease, which is possibly connected to atherosclerosis. These dinners pose this risk to anyone who consumes them. This is due to the fact that cardiovascular disease can sometimes be the cause of atherosclerosis. In general, this risk is lower in those who have more developed coping mechanisms than in those who do not have any coping mechanisms at all.

7. A disproportionately large amount of meat in relation to the amount of other ingredients in the dish

If you are above the age of 50, you should make a point of fully removing it from your diet posting and remembering to do so. If you are over the age of 50, you should make it a point to eliminate red meat entirely from your diet. In general, red meat is not the best choice for confirmation; however, if you are over the age of 50, you should remember this. This is due to the fact that it is well-established that eating red meat can lead to the development of disease, with the risk being significantly increased in individuals who have undergone further preparation as a result of the fact that it is well-established that eating red meat can lead to the development of disease.

8. A substantial repositioning of pre-packaged dinners in the competitive landscape of the market

Also, it is common knowledge that eating food that has been pre-packaged might make you sick, and study has shown that the risk is greatest for people who take the greatest care possible to maintain their health. As you reach level 50, you will be confronted with the decision of whether or not to give in to your craving for pre-packaged meal assortments. You really ought to give this a lot of consideration.

9. An excessive amount of caffeine consumed throughout the day

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10. On a consistent basis, a huge variety of options for assortments of junk food are made available to consumers.

In this context, eating meals of a lower quality can lead to a variety of health concerns, some of which have the potential to be fatal, such as coronary heart disease, obesity, stomach-related issues, and other illnesses. Because of the susceptibility of their packaging in relation to the possibility of health concerns, I strongly advise people who are older than 60 years old to completely abstain from consuming garbage dinners. This is because garbage dinners are not the healthiest option for people of any age; however, I advise people who are older than 60 years old to completely abstain from consuming garbage dinners.

Using these goods on a consistent basis may enhance the risk that you may encounter health problems in your later years.

utilizing the premise that nobody cares very much either way, degree, as, or remark, and treating this premise as a fixed assumption. I am grateful that you could make it today.

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