The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down the Sunseed Oil processing facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, over alleged violations bordering on air pollution. The action followed complaints of persistent air emissions from the facility, which were said to contravene provisions of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor. According to the agency, the enforcement exercise became necessary due to the intensity of the emissions, which reportedly posed an immediate risk to public health and the surrounding environment.…
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An unspecified number of residents are feared abducted following a fresh attack by suspected bandits on Omi-Ara community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attack reportedly took place in the early hours of Tuesday, throwing the community into panic. As of the time of filing this report, neither the exact number of those taken nor their identities had been officially confirmed. Residents said security agencies were alerted shortly after the incident, but the state police command had yet to issue an official statement. Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP William Aya, were unsuccessful,…
Security operatives have repelled an attempted attack by suspected armed bandits on Owewe village in Ichama community, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred at about 4:30am on December 30, when residents had gathered for a burial ceremony. Security sources said the timely intervention of patrol teams prevented what could have been a major assault on the community. Operatives of the Benue State Police Command, working in concert with personnel of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, were said to have responded swiftly to a distress alert and engaged the attackers. The assailants were reportedly forced to…
No fewer than 45 street beggars have been apprehended by the Lagos State Government during coordinated enforcement and mop-up operations in parts of the metropolis. Those arrested were picked up across Alimosho, Agege and Oshodi by environmental enforcement officers as part of the state’s ongoing sanitation and compliance drive. Confirming the exercise on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a post on his official X handle. He said the latest arrests were recorded during routine enforcement activities carried out across the state. According to him, 17 persons were initially apprehended in Alimosho,…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Daniel Ajibola, over the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Ibadan. The Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in a statement released by the Command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka. The identity of the victim was not disclosed, in line with ethical and legal requirements. According to the police, the matter was reported at the Alakia Adelubi Police Division on December 25, 2025, at about 7pm. Preliminary findings indicated that the suspect allegedly committed the act after administering an intoxicating substance to the minor. Ajibola was said to…
No fewer than three persons are feared dead after a leisure outing at River Buruku in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State ended in tragedy. The incident, which occurred on December 26, involved a group of revellers who reportedly visited the river for a picnic during the yuletide celebration. The excursion, however, took a fatal turn when some of the visitors were suspected to have been swept away by the fast-moving current. Rescue and recovery operations commenced shortly after the incident, with efforts extending into the following day. Three bodies were eventually recovered from the river, according to information…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hon. Thalis Olonite Apalowo, on Tuesday hosted party leaders and members at his country home in Ogbagi Akoko, Ondo State, in a gathering described as a show of unity and renewed commitment to the party’s progress. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of APC in Ogbagi Akoko Ward 6, Comrade Musa Jimoh commended Apalowo for his consistent support to party faithful, noting that he had always been a dependable pillar who gives back to the party and its members. In his address, Hon. Apalowo Thalis said the meeting was held in honour of the…
In a move aimed at giving workers ample time to return to their various duty posts after the New Year holiday and ensuring a smooth and orderly resumption of official activities, the Ondo State Government has declared Friday, 2nd of January, 2025, a work-free day for civil servants across the state. The Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip made this known while addressing the newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday. According to him, the development is a cheering relief for workers, noting that official work will now resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. He added that…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N1.1 billion allegedly linked to the Kano State Government. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order on Tuesday after granting an ex parte application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The judge held that the application was meritorious and directed that the funds be placed under interim forfeiture pending further proceedings. The court also ordered that the forfeiture notice be published in a national newspaper to enable any interested party to appear and show cause why the money should not be permanently forfeited…
The Ezineze Mgbidi Autonomous Community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of its traditional ruler, HRH Igwe P.D. Uzochukwu (Ezudo I of Mgbidi), barely a day to his 90th birthday. The revered monarch also passed away just 24 hours before his 38th coronation anniversary, an event for which elaborate preparations had reached an advanced stage. Billboards announcing the twin celebrations had been mounted across the community, while indigenes from far and near had begun returning home ahead of the festivities scheduled for Wednesday. The sombre mood descended on the…