Following the reported influx of bandits and terrorists from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) into some forests in the South-West region, governors in the zone are strategising to repel the insurgents and fortify the against further incursion. Only last week, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State warned that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in the state. According to reports, the governor raised the…

A Lagos-based Arabic teacher, Oladosu Sakiru, has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for attempted sexual assault on a 13-year-old student. Sakiru, who is also an Alfa (Muslim cleric) was jailed by Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court after he was found guilty on an amended two-count charge of attempted sexual assault by penetration, and indecent treatment of a child filed against him by the police. The convict, who…

An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi State on Tuesday has claimed six lives and left 60 others injured, officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed. The tragic incident, which occurred in Lokoja, was attributed to excessive speed, according to the Kogi Sector Commander of the FRSC, Samuel Oyedeji. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Oyedeji emphasized the dangers of high-speed driving, urging…

A foreigner and others have been feared dead as a white Toyota Hilux believed to be owned by a company plunged into Okulu Aleto Bridge in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State while attempting to escape from suspected kidnappers. According to reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle after gunmen attacked the convoy, causing it to skid off the bridge and plunge into the river. A source in…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines of N150 million each on nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to dispense cash via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) during the festive season. This enforcement action follows spot checks on branches, revealing non-compliance with CBN’s cash distribution guidelines. The sanctioned banks are Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Globus Bank Plc, Providus Bank Plc,…

The Rivers State Police Command has recovered the lifeless body of the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rivers State Cassava Project Limited, Mr. Gibson Reuben, an expatriate from the Netherlands. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the deceased, Mr. Reuben, lost control and crashed into the river at Aleto Eleme Bridge while trying to evade a kidnapper’s attack from unknown gunmen at approximately 8:30 pm…

In an effort to support quality drug supplies and prevent shortages, the Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, has said that state hospitals are mandated to source drugs exclusively from Pharma Grade and warns of penalties for non-compliance. He said this during an on-site inspection of the Pharma Grade facility while noting the importance of patronising the Ondo State Drug and Health Commodities Management Agency (ODHC). Dr. Ajaka…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Akure Zone, has strongly opposed the proposed eradication of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as outlined in the 2024 Nigeria Tax Bill currently under review by the National Assembly. At a press conference held on Tuesday at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, ASUU Akure Zone Chairperson, Prof. Adeola Egbedokun, criticized provisions in the bill that propose significant reductions to TETFund’s…

Nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group described the selection process as a disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions and a violation of due process. Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier presented the staff of office to Owoade based on Ifa’s proclamation by Prof. Wande Abimbola, a…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has projected that the Federal Government, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and eight other domestic refineries will collectively require 770,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOPD) for processing between January and June 2025. The NUPRC’s forecast aligns with efforts to enhance refinery capacity utilisation and ensure a steady supply of crude oil, in accordance with Section 109 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed reports claiming that incumbent Local Government chairmen seeking re-election have been asked to resign ahead of the 2025 council elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, described the rumours as “fake news” intended to mislead the public and party members. “Our attention has been drawn to a false directive purportedly issued by the Lagos State…

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders, among others, have filed a suit against the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, demanding N500 million in damages over an alleged breach of their fundamental rights. A legal practitioner, Abba Hikima, who filed the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1749/3024 before the Federal High Court in Abuja on behalf of the vulnerable residents, listed as the applicant in the originating…