Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped woman and neutralised two suspected kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The operation, carried out by operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU), Emohua Annex, followed a tip-off and intelligence-led investigation into the abduction of the victim, whose identity was withheld. She was kidnapped on Friday, December 5, 2025, along Ozuaha Road in Emohua. According to SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command, the victim’s brother had reported the incident on December 9, 2025, stating that the kidnappers…

The Lagos State Government and the Iru Kingdom have taken a major step toward aligning culture with commerce with the unveiling of the Oniru Business and Cultural Day and the launch of the Oniru Business Network to drive inclusive economic growth. The initiatives were announced at a press conference held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Palace of the Oniru. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose, described the programmes as a strategic intervention designed to create structure, collaboration and sustainability in local economic development. According to her, the Oniru…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed speculation that he plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains firmly in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite the party’s ongoing leadership challenges. Makinde made the clarification on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a book titled Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, authored by former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Addressing a gathering of dignitaries from across the political divide, the governor said he had no intention of joining PDP governors who have defected or are considering…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the National Assembly to consider and pass the Appropriation (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024–2025, proposing a total expenditure of ₦43.56 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. The request was conveyed in separate letters to the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The Senate letter was read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, while the House communication was read by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. In the letters, the President said the bill seeks authorisation for the withdrawal of ₦43.56 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation for the year…

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Akeem Olalekan Dauda, on Wednesday presented a proposed ₦13.92 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the legislative arm of the council for consideration and approval. The budget presentation, which took place at the Legislative Chamber of the Ikeja Council Secretariat, was christened “Budget of Better Days, 1.0.” Dauda, popularly known as AKOD, said the proposal was designed to promote growth, equity and sustainable development across the local government. According to the chairman, the proposed budget stands at ₦13,923,882,601.48, with ₦7.35 billion allocated to recurrent expenditure, representing 52.8 per cent of…

The Ogun State Government has ordered an immediate stop to construction work on the Paddy-Arikawe Road in the Sagamu Government Reserved Area, warning that it will not tolerate substandard execution on any state-funded infrastructure project. The directive was issued on Monday, December 15, by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to Slavabogu Nigeria Limited, the contractor handling the reconstruction of the 3.39-kilometre road. The government said the action underscores its resolve to ensure strict adherence to approved specifications in all road projects across the state. The Paddy-Arikawe Road had previously attracted a stop-work order during Phase One — a 260-metre…

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion to facilitate repair works on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Tincan First Gate, Apapa, inward Mile 2. The Ministry of Transportation disclosed in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday that the repair exercise is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, between 9am and 1pm, and will be executed in two phases. According to the ministry, Phase One will involve the lifting and placement of bridge beams, during which the road from Tincan, Apapa to Mile 2 will be completely closed for about 20 minutes. Traffic flow will…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval for the appointment of new chief executive officers for the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The request was disclosed on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The nominations follow the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe as Chief Executive of the NUPRC. Both officials were appointed in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari to head the two regulatory bodies established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).…

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), alleging corruption, abuse of office and financial misconduct against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk. In the petition dated December 16 and addressed to the ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), Dangote called for the arrest, investigation and prosecution of Farouk, whom he accused of allegedly living far beyond his legitimate earnings as a public servant. According to the petition, Dangote alleged that Farouk spent more than $7 million on six…

The Abeokuta Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has urged the Ogun State Government to adopt renewable energy solutions, citing their potential to cut carbon emissions, reduce pollution and stimulate economic growth. The Branch Chairman, Olumayowa Idowu, made the call on Tuesday, noting that a shift to renewable energy would enhance productivity, support businesses and improve power reliability across the State. Idowu said Ogun State, with its growing industrial clusters and expanding residential communities, is well positioned to become a leader in solar energy adoption in Nigeria. He spoke at the launch of a 6,000-watt solar-powered inverter system…