The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged stakeholders to prioritise the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s economy. State Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, made the appeal in Akure during a stakeholders’ coordination meeting on CNAI, held in line…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to immediately begin engagements with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Ogoni communities, and other stakeholders to restart oil production in Ogoniland. The President gave the order on Wednesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the report of the…
The management of Ossiomo Power has appealed to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to revisit the state’s business arrangement with the company to enable residents benefit from its 24-hour electricity supply. Governor Okpebholo had recently disconnected the state government’s 11kva line from Ossiomo Power and reconnected it to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) after…
Five construction workers sustained injuries on Thursday morning when a partially completed two-storey building collapsed at No. 5, Modupe Ola Street, Onipetesi Estate, Mangoro, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call at 5:39 a.m. and arrived at 6:24 a.m. with units from Ikeja and Agege fire stations. According…
Preparations are in top gear in Ibadan ahead of the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025. The Oyo State Government has assured of its readiness to host the historic event, with security beefed up as President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries are expected. The President’s…
Vehicular and business activities were disrupted on Wednesday after hours of heavy rainfall caused flash floods in several parts of Lagos State, leaving homes, shops, and places of worship submerged. Flood-prone areas including Maryland, Lekki, Ogba, and Ikorodu were worst hit, with residents lamenting yet another round of destruction. Videos shared on social media showed…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has received a total of N318.05bn between January and August 2025 for frontier oil exploration, according to Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) documents obtained by The PUNCH. The deductions, representing 30 per cent of Production Sharing Contract (PSC) profits, are automatically set aside monthly for exploration across inland…
The Nigeria Police Force has declared 38-year-old Okoro Prince Nkemakolam wanted over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, attempted murder, fraud, assault, threat to life, and criminal breach of trust. The declaration was contained in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin released on Thursday through the Force’s official X handle. According to the bulletin, a warrant of…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured that the Yoruba will occupy a “topmost place” in his administration’s policies if elected president in 2027. In a statement issued Thursday in Abuja by his media consultant, Kola Johnson, Atiku dismissed fears that his presidency would result in Hausa/Fulani domination, calling such claims “absolutely unfounded.” “The entire…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties against the use of provocative or abusive language during campaigns for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, issued the warning in Abuja. He noted that, in line with Section…
