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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday handed over 1,650 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit, worth N40.7 million, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority for further investigation. Addressing journalists at the handover ceremony held at the Customs Training College in Ikeja, Adeniyi said the seized fuel was intercepted at various locations, including Badagry, Owode, Seme, and other axes within Lagos State. Represented by the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller-General Abubakar Aliyu, Adeniyi said the contraband was intercepted over the past nine weeks. “In the space of nine weeks, our operatives intensified surveillance and enforcement…

The Federal Government has shut down the Solid Unity Nigeria Limited mining site in Kampani Zurak community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, following an alleged carbon monoxide leak that killed 38 persons and injured more than 20 miners on Wednesday. The government has also ordered forensic investigation into the cause of the incident. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the community on Thursday, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Henry Dele Alake, blamed safety lapses for the tragic incident at the mining site and expressed concern over the absence of technical representatives of the licensed company. He noted…

Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have intercepted and set ablaze three trucks loaded with fish at Mile-forty area of Magumeri LGA of Borno State. According to some truck drivers, the attack happened around 1:00pm on Thursday. The drivers were transporting fish to Maiduguri when they were attacked Thank God that all the drivers escaped but the three vehicles: two Peugeot J5 and a school bus loaded with fish were burnt down,” said a security source. A driver, who didn’t want his name mentioned, said, “We parked the vehicles and ran into the bush. Thank God we all made it alive but I…

Mr Mpigi represented the South-East senatorial district of Rivers until his death. A source confirmed the lawmaker’s demise The late lawmaker was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2011 and was reelected to a second term in 2016. In 2019, he was elected as the senator representing Rivers South-East senatorial district on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. During the Ninth Assembly, Mr Mpigi was appointed chairman of a joint Senate committee set up to investigate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.

ICPC takes former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai into custody over the failed N11.1bn Joint Venture Kaduna light rail project this morning El-Rufai, who was initially arrested by DSS operatives shortly after his release from the EFCC, landed in ICPC custody over a pending trial before the Federal High Court, Kaduna Division, regarding the failed N11.1bn Joint Venture Kaduna light rail project. According to the ICPC, the money was collected by a JV partner during El-Rufai’s administration, but the project wasn’t executed, while also adding that part of the money (N1.373 billion) was diverted into a private account during the…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reduced public servants work hours for the Ramadan and Lent period. Announcing the approval, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke stated that the adjustment is intended to support workers during the fasting season. The Governor further explained that the new schedule will take effect from Thursday, February 19, 2026. As contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, dated February 19, 2026, titled “Closure of Work During Ramadan and Lent Fasting Periods,” the directive reads: “As part of the welfare packages of the State Government for…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention. The decision to halt the process was reached on Thursday during the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Contrary to speculations making the rounds on social media, the Ogun State Police Command has said a Nigerian TikToker, known simply as Mirabel, is not in custody. the content creator, with the username @mirab351, recently alleged in a viral and emotional video that she was sexually assaulted by a yet-to-be-identified man. The incident, which she claimed happened on Sunday, February 15, sparked heated conversations across various social media platforms under the hashtag #StopRapingWomen. However, reports currently circulating on social media purported that the allegation was found to be untrue. Some social media users also alleged that Mirabel was arrested by…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has banned cash transactions for all services nationwide effective Feb. 28, This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Mr Henry Agbebire, on Thursday in Lagos. FAAN said that the reaffirmation became necessary after executives of the various aviation unions visited the FAAN management to seek clarification on the cessation of cash transactions at airports on Wednesday. The unions represented were the National Union of Air Transport Employees; Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria; and Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals. He said…

Ex-Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has applauded Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for what he described as purposeful, people-centred leadership repositioning the state for sustainable growth and prosperity. Speaking during a visit to the governor on Wednesday, which coincided with Otti’s birthday, Osinbajo expressed appreciation for his performance in office, noting that the true essence of public service lies in making meaningful differences in the lives of the people. “I am extremely proud of the work you have done so far. You have lived up to expectations — not only to the people but also to your friends and associates.…