Month: March 2025
Dangote Refinery Begins Jet Fuel Exports to U.S., Set to Lower Aviation Prices
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced the commencement of jet fuel exports from the Dangote Refinery to the United States, a development expected to lower aviation fuel prices in North America ahead of the peak summer travel season. In a statement issued by refinery management and confirmed by…
Four Bank Employees Arrested in Lagos for £138,924 International Airline Fraud
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four bank employees for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that diverted £138,924 (over ₦270 million) from international airline accounts through illicit transfers. How the Fraud Was Uncovered According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the bank detected unauthorized transactions and alerted authorities, prompting…
Hon. Waliu Owode Hosts Inaugural Ramadan Lecture, Promotes Unity and Spiritual Growth in Ijebu East
Ijebu Ife, Ogun State – March 23, 2025 – The historic Akinrogun Castle in Ijebu Ife played host to a significant gathering of Islamic scholars, community leaders, and dignitaries as Hon. Waliu Ifedolapo Owode, Member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ijebu East State Constituency, presented the inaugural Ramadan Lecture on Saturday, March…
#EndSARS: Nigerian Court Adjourns Case of 22 Brutality Victims Till May 28
Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has adjourned the case of 22 victims of police brutality to May 28, 2025, after key defendants—including the Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State authorities—failed to appear in court. Victims Recount Horrors of Lekki Toll Gate Arrest One victim, speaking to journalists, described the violent crackdown…
Kogi Prison Break: Five Inmates Recaptured as Nationwide Manhunt Continues
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the recapture of five out of twelve inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, following an early-morning security breach on Monday, March 24, 2024. How the Jailbreak Happened According to Abubakar Umar, NCoS Public Relations Officer, the inmates manipulated padlocks in a…
Angry Youths Loot Seyi Tinubu’s Ramadan Palliatives in Gombe Amid Growing Criticism
A truckload of Ramadan palliatives donated by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, was looted by angry youths in Gombe State on Monday, highlighting rising frustrations over economic hardship and the perceived inadequacy of temporary relief measures. Palliative Distribution Sparks Controversy Seyi Tinubu has been touring northern states, including Gombe, to distribute food items…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Wins Prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize
Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been named the recipient of the 2025 Founders Sunhak Peace Award, recognizing his enduring contributions to peacebuilding and democratic stability in Africa. The award, presented by the Sunhak Peace Prize Foundation, will be formally conferred in Seoul on April 11, 2025, making Jonathan the first African leader…
U.S. Issues Stern Warning to Nigerian Visa Holders: Overstays Could Lead to Criminal Charges, Lifetime Ban
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a strong advisory to visa holders, warning that overstaying beyond the permitted period could result in criminal prosecution, a permanent U.S. travel ban, and other severe immigration consequences. In a statement released on Monday, the U.S. Mission emphasized that consular officers have full access to applicants’ immigration…
FCT Communities Remain in Darkness for 11 Years as Electrification Project Lies Abandoned
For over a decade, residents of four rural communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)—Gaba, Igu, Shere, and Kawu—have been left without electricity despite a government electrification project that began in 2013. Despite the installation of electrical poles, transformers, and 33KV cables, the project was abandoned midway, leaving the communities in perpetual darkness and frustration….
Three Lagos Policemen Detained for Extorting N150,000 From Traveller Over Binance App
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained three of its officers for allegedly extorting N150,000 from a 21-year-old traveller, Ramadan Adenola, during an unlawful stop-and-search operation under Otedola Bridge. The incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation, highlights ongoing concerns about police misconduct in Nigeria. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin…