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By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Command of the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps, has successfully rescued five kidnap victims without paying the N150 million ransom demanded by the abductors. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Akure, the state commander of Amotekun, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, revealed that the victims were rescued on May 6 and May 10. Adeleye attributed the successful operations to recent directives authorizing security agencies, especially Amotekun, to carry out forest operations across the state. He said that four of the victims were abducted on May 10 at Iromeh along the Lagos–Ore Expressway,…

Photo: Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Kaduna State has launched Nigeria’s first lithium processing plant, as part of Governor Uba Sani’s push to position the state as a hub for solid minerals and environmental sustainability. Located in Kangimi village along the Kaduna-Jos highway, the facility has a processing capacity of over 30,000 tonnes of lithium daily. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Alhaji Abubakar Buba, revealed the development during a ministerial briefing. Buba said the plant is central to the governor’s strategy to unlock Kaduna’s mineral wealth—over 70 identified resources, including gold, tin, coltan, and titanium. He added that the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will on Thursday, May 16, 2025, review the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) following widespread complaints from candidates and parents. This was disclosed in a notice by AMB in its Abuja office, where it stated that the review meeting will include vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, school principals, education experts, and tech professionals. The aim is to scrutinise the exam process and address concerns about technical glitches and inconsistent scores. It would be recalled that JAMB had revealed that out of 1,955,069 candidates, over 1.5 million scored below 200, fueling discontent…

In a landmark move to ease housing pressure, the Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment options for tenants across the state. This initiative aims to make housing more accessible and affordable, especially for low- and middle-income earners who struggle with the traditional annual rent system. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held to mark Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to Akinderu-Fatai, the new Lagos rent payment policy is a direct response to the financial strain many residents face when…

Photo: Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole …Urges former Vice President to Write a Book on Defection, Party Switching Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) has dubbed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar the most prominent political defector in Nigeria’s history, even suggesting that Atiku would be the ideal author of a book on political defections. In a recent interview on Politics Today, a popular Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, Oshiomhole highlighted Atiku’s long history of party switches, positioning him as a seasoned expert in political realignment. “Let me remind you, the most iconic defector in Nigeria’s political history is…

A tragic car accident in Port Harcourt has left three people dead and three others critically injured after a vehicle veered off the road and ploughed into pedestrians along the Eliozu axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Monday night near the Unity Filling Station in Eliozu, sending shockwaves through the busy Port Harcourt community. Eyewitnesses reported that the car was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control and crashed into several passersby on the walkway. Before coming to a halt, the vehicle reportedly knocked down multiple electric poles, leaving behind a trail…

By Didimoko A Didimoko Former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has issued a stark warning about the future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), suggesting that the party could face collapse ahead of the 2027 elections unless decisive action is taken to address its internal challenges. The PDP is currently embroiled in a leadership crisis, with factions contending over the position of national secretary. This turmoil has further been compounded by a series of defections, most notably from Delta State with recent high-profile exits of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and several other former party leaders…

Photo: President Bola Tinubu and Finance Minister, Wale Edun …Says 2024 Nigeria’s Strongest Economic Year in Decades By Douglas Maha with agency report The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully cleared $7 billion in foreign exchange (FX) forwards and other critical financial obligations, marking a significant step in bolstering Nigeria’s economic recovery. Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President, made this announcement during the 27th Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in Abuja. Representing Vice President Kashim Shettima, Dr. Fasua also disclosed that…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigerian businessman and socialite, Fred Ajudua, in Abuja following a Supreme Court judgment that revoked his bail. The arrest is linked to an ongoing high-profile fraud case involving over $1 million. Fred Ajudua, a Lagos-based figure known for previous legal controversies, was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, by EFCC operatives. He is currently being detained at the EFCC’s Abuja facility, where he awaits re-arraignment by the Supreme Court’s directive. A senior EFCC official, speaking anonymously due to a lack of authorisation to address the media, confirmed Ajudua’s arrest.…

Bayo Ojulari, the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has confirmed that oil drilling activities in northern Nigeria will soon resume, marking a renewed push for energy development in the region. In an interview with BBC News Hausa, Ojulari disclosed that the Kolmani oil field—located between Bauchi and Gombe states—will be the focal point of this renewed effort. He also pledged to complete the critical Ajaokuta–Kano gas pipeline project, which is expected to boost industrial activities across northern Nigeria. “We are committed to continuing exploration in Kolmani and other locations. Completing the Ajaokuta–Kano…