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Newspaper Headlines: Gas users groan as PENGASSAN strike crashes power generation

The Nigeria Labour Congress’ (NLC) directive to its members to immediately mobilise, over the lingering dispute between the Dangote refinery and PENGASSAN, pervades the dailies.

Daily Trust reports that Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, says the 19 northern states must forge a binding compact to speak with one voice on security and economic issues in the region. The newspaper says Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, has been killed in an armed robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe district of Abuja.
The Punch reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has signed another two-year crude supply agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The newspaper adds that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says her husband’s decision to run on a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023 left her isolated in her local church, describing the episode as a “bitter pill” that split her parish and tested her faith.
Guardian newspaper reports that a federal high court in Abuja has issued an order restraining Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, and his associates from proceeding with their plan to establish a shadow government in the country. The paper adds that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government, threatening a total and indefinite strike if its demands on the revitalisation of tertiary schools and staff welfare are not met.
Blueprint newspaper says the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has finally sanctioned the Bafana Bafana of South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in one of their qualifying matches. The paper adds that George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has called on citizens to actively support the government’s efforts in driving national development, stating that progress requires collective effort from leadership and the people.
Nigerian Tribune reports that the NLC has ordered affiliates to mobilise for a “decisive engagement” against Dangote Group over alleged anti-worker practices, escalating its dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The paper also reports that the national industrial court in Abuja has issued an interim order stopping PENGASSAN from proceeding with its strike. 
Vanguard newspaper reports the presidency as saying former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 elections — but Nigerians will not forget his “dismal record” in office. The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) says Jonathan cannot automatically secure the 2027 presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
THISDAY reports that President Bola Tinubu’s search for a new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may be coming to an end following the president’s alleged strong preference for Joash Ojo Amupitan, the senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Kogi.
Daily Independent reports that Tinubu says the northern region accounted for 78 percent of beneficiaries of the N330 billion given to 8.1 million households in Nigeria under the social protection programme. The newspaper adds that Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the PDP in the state would remain in office beyond 2027. 

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