Suspected vandals have damaged the Ogboinbiri 24-inch gas pipeline in the deep swamp area of Southern Ijaw, Bayelsa State. The pipeline, owned by Oando Energy, runs between Angiama and Angiamagbene communities. In a statement on Friday, the Bayelsa State Government strongly condemned the act, describing it as economic sabotage. Commissioner […]
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Tinubu Appoints Ayo Sotinrin as New MD of Bank of Agriculture
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture. The announcement was made on Friday, April 4, 2025, by presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga. Sotinrin, a seasoned finance and agribusiness expert, previously served as CEO of SAO Group, where he led major agricultural […]
Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation
The Nigerian Navy says it recovered over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil in March 2025 during its intensified operations under Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta. A statement by Navy spokesman, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, on Friday revealed that more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and […]
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Clears Governor Soludo for Re-Election Bid in Anambra
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially cleared Governor Chukwuma Soludo to contest in the upcoming party primary for a second term as Anambra State governor. Soludo picked up his expression of interest and nomination forms at the APGA National Secretariat in Abuja. According to APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, […]
The North-Central APC Adopts George Akume As Leader.
The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has adopted the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, as the leader of the party in the zone. The decision was taken at a stakeholders meeting in Abuja on Thursday. A statement issued after the meeting, signed by […]
Again, gunmen kill 10 in Plateau community
About 10 persons were killed in another attack on five communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State. This attack occurred barely six days after similar attack in Ruwi community where 10 persons were shot dead and three others got injured while observing a wake-keep ceremony. Chairman of Bokkos […]
Uromi killings: PSC replaces Edo police commissioner
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has removed Mrs Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Edo State Command. Kpakpando gathered that she was removed as Commissioner of Police in the state due to the killing of 16 Hausa-Fulani travelers in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government […]
Lagos pensioners give Sanwo-Olu 14-day ultimatum to address grievances.
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Lagos State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to address the pressing issues affecting pensioners in the state. The union, which represents the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, made the demand during a press conference held in Lagos on Wednesday. […]
Severe rainstorm destroys over 70 houses
A severe rainstorm hit several communities in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, causing significant damage. Over 70 houses and barns were destroyed, with roofs blown off and several buildings collapsing in Mabudi, Sabon Gida, and other affected areas. Residents of these communities expressed concern over the destruction, […]
‘I didn’t collapse,’ Wike denies rumours of ill health
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Thursday debunked reports that he collapsed last week. Wike described the reports of him collapsing as the handiwork of “baseless” people trying to score cheap political points. He spoke after inspecting four ongoing projects in the FCT, including the International […]