During the November edition of his monthly media interaction in Umuahia, Governor Okezie Otti appealed to residents to remain security-conscious throughout the festive period. He emphasized the importance of vigilance and personal responsibility. “Intelligence is key. Give information, take charge of your security, and don’t fear,” he said. Government Collaborates With Security Agencies Governor Otti…
On October 20, 2023, Damian Okoligwe killed Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student, inside his apartment in Mgbuosimini, Obio-Akpor LGA. Prosecutors said he dismembered her body and tried to dispose of it in a wheelbarrow before police arrested him. Justice Chinwe Nsirirm-Nwosu confirmed that the prosecution proved all elements of the murder beyond a reasonable…
Barcelona edged past Alaves 3-1 on Saturday, with Dani Olmo scoring twice to secure a win that temporarily puts the Catalans at the top of La Liga. Alaves stunned the hosts by taking the lead in the first minute through Pablo Ibanez. However, teenage star Lamine Yamal quickly equalised, assisted by Raphinha, who returned from…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed that 16 banks have successfully met the recapitalisation requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline. Governor Olayemi Cardoso made the announcement after the 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The banks raised the required capital through share offers, bond issuances,…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, hosted National Assembly members to a special dinner at the State House Banquet Hall on Friday. She urged lawmakers to pass the Gender Parity Bill, also called the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. She described it as a historic chance to strengthen democracy. Dialogue on National Development and SecurityThe…
The Kano State Executive Council approved N54.7 billion to fund development projects across key sectors. The council aims to accelerate development and improve service delivery. Projects Target Infrastructure, Education, Health, and Security The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, told journalists that the council ratified submissions from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies totaling N54.8…
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rallied strongly on Friday. Investors exchanged 1.826 billion shares valued at N20.03 billion across 20,645 deals. This marked a sharp increase from Thursday, when 324.6 million shares worth N13.05 billion were traded in 18,328 transactions. The surge shows renewed investor confidence and strong market activity. According to the News Agency…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reported that Nigeria petrol consumption averaged 56.74 million litres per day in October 2025. This figure reflects nationwide demand across fuel distribution channels. Domestic Production and Imports According to the NMDPRA’s fact sheet released on Friday, local refineries produced 17.08 million litres daily, while imports…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan gave a statement to journalists on Friday, reflecting on his experience being stranded in Guinea-Bissau during the recent military coup. He thanked Nigerians for their concern and explained how the evacuation was handled. Details of the Evacuation Jonathan revealed that both President Bola Tinubu and Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara arranged…
The Department of State Services (DSS) summoned Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, founder of Baze University, on Friday to question him about remarks considered by security authorities as inciting and potentially destabilizing Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, received the invitation in Abuja. Concerns Over Public Remarks A security source explained that authorities became increasingly…
