By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration’s economic reforms are beginning to reshape Nigeria’s economic outlook, promising to dismantle structural barriers, attract investment, create jobs and deliver shared prosperity. Tinubu spoke on Monday through Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented him at the formal opening of the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to strengthen mental health support and improve the wellbeing of Nigerian seafarers and cadets. The agreement is designed to promote training, awareness and capacity building, with plans to integrate seafarers’…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Ogun State Police Command has secured the conviction of Samson Okonkwo for offences involving counterfeit electrical cables bearing the Coleman brand, following a trial at the Magistrate Court in the Ojodu Abiodun Magisterial District. The judgment was delivered on September 24, 2026, by His Worship O. P. Mobee. According to a…
By David Oluwatosin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made the Preliminary Register of Voters for the 2027 general election available online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders over access to the register. The commission announced the decision on Monday, October 26, 2026, saying the move was intended to improve transparency, accessibility and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of failing to pay its staff salaries for more than 12 months, questioning the party’s ability to manage the country’s affairs if entrusted with power. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, by Dele…
By Seun ibiyemi The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has launched Revision 2 of the Nigerian Gas Transportation Network Code (NGTNC), in a move aimed at strengthening transparency, improving efficiency and encouraging investment in the country’s gas market. The Authority Chief Executive, Mallam Rabiu Abdullahi Umar, unveiled the revised framework at the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has disclosed that domestic refineries received more than 127 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil and condensate between January and September 2026, reflecting improved implementation of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO). The Commission Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this on Monday at the OTL…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Tinubu says the renewed mandate presents an opportunity to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, aviation and technology. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election for a fourth term, expressing Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. In…
By Seun Ibiyemi The proposal, under review by a Presidential committee, seeks to link pensions to officers’ last salaries, address outstanding liabilities and improve retirement benefits. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has proposed a 200 per cent gratuity and improved pension benefits for retired police officers as part of efforts to address long-standing concerns…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected motorcycle and generator thief following a swift response to information provided by a vigilant motorist along the Onigbedu–Itori Road. The suspect, identified as Adam Muhammed, was apprehended by operatives of the Ewekoro Division on Sunday, October 25, 2026, while his alleged accomplice escaped…
