By Seun Ibiyemi Former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the violence that reportedly claimed two lives in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area of the state. Oyetola, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence in the readiness of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to secure victory across Lagos State in the 2027 general elections. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday after visiting the party’s presidential and governorship campaign offices to assess preparations for the…
Tension has gripped Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, following a fresh outbreak of violence that reportedly left two people dead amid a clash involving suspected political hoodlums and police officers. The incident, which occurred on Monday, disrupted commercial activities and heightened fears among residents, particularly around the Irewole Local Government…
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has backed the Federal Government’s decision to remove petrol subsidy, saying the policy was necessary despite the hardship and public dissatisfaction it has generated. Obi made the position known during a panel session at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of Oke-Afa Bridge in Isolo Local Government Area for three weeks to allow for rehabilitation works. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Monday, saying the rehabilitation would commence on Friday, August 28, and end on Friday, September 18, 2026. According…
Chevron Nigeria Limited has reduced gas flaring by 98 per cent over the past decade as part of efforts to promote cleaner energy production and environmental sustainability. The company’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Oduselu Olusoga, disclosed this on Monday at Asaba, Delta State, during a one-day oil and gas reporting workshop organised in partnership with…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has identified a possible sudden bogie or wheel defect as the likely cause of the June 8, 2026, Warri-Itakpe train derailment that killed four people and injured 64 others. The NRC disclosed this in its preliminary internal investigation report made available to journalists on Monday, while stressing…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has pledged to facilitate the remobilisation of exploration activities at the Kolmani Oil Field in Bauchi State, following concerns over the suspension of work at the project. The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Muhammad Bello, made the commitment on Monday during a verification visit…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the United Kingdom International Development, is strengthening its internal anti-corruption framework through a comprehensive assessment of corruption risks across key Customs operations. The initiative focuses on corruption risk analysis, risk mapping and the development of Standard Operating Procedures…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and partners in the OML 118 joint venture have signed key agreements expected to accelerate the development of the long-delayed Bonga Southwest/Aparo (BSWAp) deepwater project towards Final Investment Decision (FID). The agreements include the Addendum to the OML 118 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and…
