Nollywood actor Olarenwaju Omiyinka, widely known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. Appeal Court Nullifies Conviction The actor was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says Nigeria crude production could reach 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026. This is achievable through the reactivation of dormant and shut-in oil wells and improved operational efficiency. Project One Million Barrels Boosts Nigeria Crude Production Speaking at the 2025 Energy Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN)…
Legislative businesses at the Bauchi State House of Assembly have ground to a halt following a nationwide strike by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). PASAN Strike Targets Financial Autonomy The staff downed tools to demand financial independence for state legislatures. Adamu Yusuf, Chairman of PASAN in Bauchi, confirmed the industrial action on Friday….
Air Peace Ltd. has reported $15 million in losses after SmartLynx Airlines withdrew three leased aircraft, which the airline called illegal. The airline said the move disrupted domestic flights, causing delays and cancellations across its network. Lessor Breach Hits Airline Finances and Operations At a press conference in Lagos, Air Peace’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel…
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has welcomed the federal government’s suspension of the planned 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products. He described it as a strategic decision that shields consumers and also supports local production. Suspension Result of Behind-the-Scenes Dialogue Speaking to…
On Friday, 14 out of 26 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Assembly Speaker Chief Olamide Oladiji. This follows a report that 12 lawmakers had passed a vote of no confidence, alleging misappropriation of N50 million. The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, shared the vote of confidence…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced on Friday that South Korea and the United States (U.S.) finalized a joint fact sheet on trade, defense, and technology. He called the commitments “broad and historic,” aimed at boosting economic and security cooperation. Nuclear Submarines and Defense Cooperation Lee said South Korea will build nuclear-powered submarines with…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports suggesting he called Naval Officer A.M Yerima a fool. He explained that the controversy exaggerates a personal conflict with the Nigerian military. Wike Speaks Out on Controversy During a press briefing, Wike clarified that some individuals are trying to create a false impression of a rift. “I never…
Chief Willie Obiano, immediate past governor of Anambra State, is alive and in excellent health, according to a statement from Dr. Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in the state. Dr. Nwosu issued the clarification on Friday in Awka, dismissing circulating claims that Obiano had died in a London hospital. Obiano Reassures Family and Supporters…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This renewal gives him another five years to lead the agency. Marwa first assumed the role in 2021 after serving as the head of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination…
