By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police, , has prohibited serving officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorised social media activities, including content creation, live streaming, skit-making and monetisation on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The directive was contained in an internal circular dated June 22, 2026,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has approved fresh import permits for petrol and diesel for the third quarter of 2026 as authorities move to prevent potential fuel shortages and maintain market stability across the country. According to a report published by global energy intelligence firm Argus Media on…
…As Akpabio rallies Senators for vote By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted an executive bill to the National Assembly seeking an amendment to the 1999 Constitution to establish state police services across Nigeria, in a move that could significantly alter the country’s security architecture. The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant constitutional…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, has dismissed allegations linking the minister, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, to the recent violence in Osun State, describing the claims as malicious, politically motivated and an attempt to tarnish the former governor’s reputation. Akinola was reacting to comments reportedly…
…Demands urgent intervention By Seun Ibiyemi The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed deep concern over the sharp decline in commercial bank lending to the manufacturing sector, warning that the development could worsen industrial stagnation, job losses, and inflationary pressures in the country. In a position paper released on Tuesday, MAN disclosed that commercial…
By Seun Ibiyemi The naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar on Tuesday, maintaining recent gains amid sustained foreign exchange liquidity and improving investor confidence in the market. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the local currency exchanged at approximately N1,366.41 per dollar at the official market, remaining within…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing safety standards, accident investigation processes and operational efficiency across Lagos waterways. The move followed a courtesy visit by a delegation from the NSIB to LASWA headquarters in Lagos, where…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, seeking a review of the bail conditions imposed on him in his ongoing alleged wiretapping trial. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who delivered the ruling on Tuesday, held that the conditions earlier granted by the court were neither excessive…
By Seun Ibiyemi Troops conducting air support operations under Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly neutralised several suspected terrorists following a precision airstrike on a hideout in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to security sources cited by security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation was carried out on Monday at about 5:10 p.m. after…
By Seun Ibiyemi In a bid to stabilise cooking gas prices across the country, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced plans to issue and closely monitor import permits to bridge a projected 165,000-metric-tonne Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply gap in the third quarter of 2026 The Authority Chief Executive of…
