The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ordered the full implementation of the suspended naira-for-crude oil agreement involving local refiners. This directive was announced by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday through its official X account in a post titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative.” The initial phase of the six-month agreement, which included the Federal Government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and Dangote Petroleum Refinery, ended on March 31, 2025. Since the deal was not renewed, the Dangote refinery has stopped selling refined petroleum products in naira. However, in its latest update,…
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Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has taken decisive action by dissolving the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) with immediate effect. This decision was announced in a statement issued on April 9, 2025, by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. In a move that has raised eyebrows, Governor Aiyedatiwa relieved Mr. Dele Ologun, the Executive Chairman, and all other members of their duties. The affected individuals have been directed to hand over all government properties in their possession to the agency’s accounting officer. To ensure the smooth operation of Sunshine…
On Tuesday, Zenith Bank’s compliance officer, Femi Remigus, presented crucial exhibits against Ali Bello, the chief of staff to Governor Usman Ododo, in the ongoing trial for an alleged N3 billion money laundering scheme. Remigus testified under the guidance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Remigus was the sixth prosecution witness in the case involving Bello, who is also the nephew of former Governor Yahaya Bello. The EFCC had arraigned Bello, along with Abba Daudu, Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, Iyada Sadat, and Rashida Bello (who remains…
A 30-year-old woman, Cynthia Oguzie, tragically lost her life after an overhead water tank fell through the ceiling of her room in a Lagos apartment, crushing her as she lay on her bed. Footage shared online captured the aftermath, with Oguzie seen motionless on her bed. Although a voice in the video suggested she was still alive at the time, subsequent images showed her lifeless body in what appeared to be a hospital setting. The incident occurred in the Lekki area of Lagos, just two months after Oguzie reportedly moved into the residence. A Facebook user identified as Chukwuebuka Nathaniel,…
A female commercial driver in Lagos State is calling for justice after allegedly being brutally assaulted by a street thug, commonly known as an Agbero, while trying to prevent the theft of her vehicle’s battery. In a viral video shared on Tuesday, the visibly distressed woman, her face swollen and bruised, recounted the ordeal. According to her, the incident occurred near the Oriental Hotel, where the man posed as a passenger heading to the Nigerian Law School. She became suspicious after noticing the suspect through her rear-view mirror, allegedly attempting to remove her vehicle’s battery. Upon confronting him, she said…
Tragedy struck in Gezawa, Kano State, when two female workers at a zobo processing factory drowned while bathing in a body of water after completing their shift. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the unfortunate incident in a statement released on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. According to the service, they received an emergency call at around 11:15 am from the local vigilante commander in Gezawa, prompting swift rescue operations. Public Relations Officer of the Kano Fire Service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, stated that the victims had entered the water to bathe after work, a decision that ultimately led to their…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has urged Nigerians to stop paying ransom to kidnappers, terrorists, and other criminals, warning that such payments only fuel further criminal activity. Ribadu issued the warning on Tuesday while receiving over 60 rescued kidnap victims in Kaduna. The victims, who had been held captive for over a month, included a deputy director in the civil service and a relative of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. All are from Zango Kataf, Southern Kaduna. The NSA, before handing over the victims—35 males, 29 females, and several children—to the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, stressed that…
Security was heightened in parts of Anambra State on Monday as police and other security agencies moved to end the ongoing Monday ‘sit-at-home’ directive that has crippled economic activity in the region. The increased patrols focused on areas like Nnewi and Ihiala, which have often been impacted by the order enforced by non-state actors. Authorities said the aim is to restore public confidence and encourage residents to go about their normal activities without fear. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed a coordinated security operation involving the Nigerian Army (302 Artillery Regiment), Navy, DSS, NSCDC, Immigration, and the state vigilante group.…
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas of the state. This development comes less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt reportedly restrained him from making such appointments. The court order was issued on Tuesday by Justice Adam Muhammed in suit number FHC/PH/CS/46/2025, following a case filed by PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative, led by Courage Msirimovu, against the sole administrator in his official capacity. Despite the court’s directive, Ibas has also approved the reconstitution of several boards of agencies, commissions,…
Two individuals sustained injuries during a violent clash between rival cult groups at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, on Tuesday. The incident reportedly began as a disagreement between two young men over a female student. The altercation quickly escalated when members of both cult groups intervened, leading to chaos on campus. During the clash, a student was attacked with a cutlass, while another female student was injured while trying to flee the scene. Both are currently receiving treatment at a hospital. Speaking on the incident, the institution’s Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Fadeji Joseph, confirmed the unrest but clarified that…