Ogun State is set to attain long-awaited oil-producing status following approval by President Bola Tinubu for the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Eba in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, and other senior naval officers during a…
The Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Jubril Emilagba, has ordered a ban on sleeping within Oyingbo Market, citing rising security concerns and the need to protect lives and property. Emilagba announced the directive on Friday during a security meeting with market executives and members, describing it as part of his administration’s ongoing…
Bandits have attacked four villages in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing eight people and injuring 11 others. The assailants struck Baraje, Kirijan, Shugu, Kauran Pawa, and Unguwar Jika around midnight, abducting one person and vandalising homes and businesses. While the state police command’s Public Relations Officer could not be reached for…
The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned 20-year-old labourer Godpower Emeka before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing a teenage boy to death following a minor disagreement. Emeka, whose residential address was not disclosed in court, was charged with conspiracy and murder. The prosecutor, Augustine Omhenemhen, told the court that the incident…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant government agencies over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), warning that failure to act will trigger a nationwide strike. In a joint statement signed by…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has directed all field commanders to intensify efforts to dismantle drug cartels nationwide, making it a key operational priority for 2026. Marwa issued the directive during NDLEA’s annual review and strategic planning meeting at the…
FIFA has announced a prize pool of nearly $4 million for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, setting a new financial benchmark in women’s club football. Under the prize structure, the tournament champions will earn $2.3 million—the largest single prize payout in the history of the women’s club game. The runners-up in the final,…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), a unit of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has attributed the national grid collapse recorded earlier on Friday to the simultaneous tripping of multiple 330kV transmission lines and the disconnection of several grid-connected power generation units. In a statement issued on Friday, January 23, via its official…
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws has confirmed that illegal alterations were made to some tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns about legislative integrity and possible constitutional breaches. The committee disclosed this in its interim report released on Friday,…
Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States after President Donald Trump ordered a significant US naval deployment to the region and said Washington was monitoring Tehran closely, as tensions escalate following a deadly crackdown on protests ordered by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The warning was delivered by senior Iranian cleric Mohammad…
