There is growing apprehension among Nigerians and stakeholders in the oil and gas sector as Dangote Refinery officially begins nationwide fuel distribution today, Monday, 15th September 2025, using its newly imported fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks. Over the weekend, hundreds of these trucks were already sighted departing the refinery’s location along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State, sparking concerns over road safety, market dominance, and regulatory oversight. The…

Akpabio likened Nigeria’s transformation to building a cathedral, urging citizens not to despair despite current challenges.

The Situation Room on Monitoring the War Against Banditry, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend federal allocations to Zamfara State and declare emergency rule…

By Ismaeel Aleem Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Edward Onoja, has revealed that ex-governor Yahaya Bello assured him of succession for four years, only to withdraw support on the eve of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in 2023, paving the way for Usman Ododo’s emergence as the party’s candidate. Onoja, who now serves as a board member of the South-East Development Commission, shared the details during an interview…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Adamu Aliyu, wanted over an alleged N73.6 million fraud involving a fake Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) contract. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an application by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which is investigating the lawmaker’s alleged role in a fraudulent contract scheme. Aliyu, who…

Incidents of building collapse are a recurring tragedy in Lagos and other urban centres across Nigeria, frequently attributed to poor construction standards, the use of substandard materials, and weak regulatory oversight.

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, hosted its inaugural Lagos Waterfront Summit. The summit gathered government officials, private sector leaders, traditional rulers, and community representatives to address the pressing challenges facing the Lagos Lagoon. The summit, themed “Pressure on the Lagoon – The Lagos Experience,” focused on strategies for the sustainable management and protection of the state’s waterfront. READ ALSO: Lagos govt trains over 350 school…

A major highlight of the anniversary will be the conferment of the Distinguished University of Benin Alumnus Award on a select group of notable individuals who have made remarkable contributions to society.

The dust had barely settled from previous incidents when yet another tragedy struck on Friday evening, September 12, 2025. A three-storey building under construction at the Alagomeji area of Yaba, Lagos, came crashing down, trapping several people inside. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in a statement on Saturday, confirmed that four people had been rescued and taken to the hospital. “While eyewitness accounts vary, with some saying six people…

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, has spoken out against mounting calls for the removal of Nigeria’s service chiefs, asserting that such a move would not address the root causes of the country’s security crisis. In a statement issued on Thursday, the senior lawmaker and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) criticised individuals and groups demanding the dismissal of military leaders, suggesting that…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appointed Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe as the Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday in Osogbo. This move, according to the statement, reaffirms Osun’s dedication to advancing its pioneering role in climate governance and innovative renewable energy practices across Nigeria’s South-West region.…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned the management of Dangote Refinery and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to an emergency meeting, following rising tensions over alleged violations of an agreement granting workers the right to freely associate with labour unions. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Friday and is expected to include representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress…