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Bandits Kill 12 Forest Guards

Armed bandits have attacked the town of Oke-Ode in Kwara state,killing 12 members of a local forest guard unit and wounding four others. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with Kwara state's Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq calling for increased military presence in the area.

Oil Production Rises

Nigeria's oil production has increased to 1.8 million barrels per day,according to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. The goal is to reach 2.5 million barrels per day, with American companies showing strong interest in investing in Nigerian oil blocks.

Dangote Refinery Dispute

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria(PENGASSAN) has ordered a nationwide strike, directing its members to cut off gas supply to the Dangote Refinery. The dispute centers around the refinery's decision to lay off hundreds of workers, which PENGASSAN claims were replaced with foreign nationals.

Tinubu Govt Refutes Religious Genocide Claims

The Nigerian government has denied allegations of religious genocide,saying terrorists target all Nigerians, not just Christians.

Yoruba Union Urges Tinubu to Reclassify Kwara and Kogi West

A Yoruba union has urged President Tinubu to reclassify Kwara and Kogi West as Yoruba territories amid insecurity concerns.

PENGASSAN Begins Nationwide Strike

PENGASSAN has begun a nationwide strike,barricading NNPCL towers, NMDPRA, and NUPRC offices. The strike may disrupt fuel supplies and impact the economy.

FG Orders Rescue, Vows Crackdown on Illegal Miners

The federal government has ordered the rescue of people trapped in an illegal mining site and vowed to crack down on illegal mining activities.