The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,980 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, valued at ₦80.4 million, allegedly destined for smuggling into the Republic of Benin. The seizure, carried out by Operation Whirlwind a special task force of the service took place across several smuggling flashpoints in Lagos and Ogun states over the past seven weeks. Addressing journalists in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Kola Oladeji, said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to check the illegal export of petroleum products and other acts of…
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There was a brief moment of tension in the Senate on Tuesday when lawmakers initially declined to second a motion by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) seeking intervention over the alleged abuse of Nigerian women detained in Libyan prisons. Akpoti-Uduaghan had drawn the Senate’s attention to the plight of several Nigerian women said to be languishing in Libyan detention facilities, where they are reportedly subjected to sexual exploitation and forced to bear children. She urged the red chamber to direct the Nigerian Immigration Service to work with Libyan authorities for the immediate repatriation of the affected women. However, when…
A 28-year-old man, Victor Ojukwu, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly impersonating a soldier and harassing residents of Idanre. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, the suspect, who resides in the Sunview area of Akure, was apprehended on October 13, 2025, following credible intelligence. The Divisional Police Officer of Idanre Division reportedly led a team of officers to effect the arrest after Ojukwu was found parading himself as a military officer to intimidate members of the public. Items recovered from the suspect include two…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old ex-convict, Omokinwa Ademola, for allegedly beating his girlfriend, Joy Jimoh, to death during a dispute over ₦100,000 in Idanre. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, the incident occurred on October 7, 2025, when the suspect and the deceased got into a heated argument over the refund of the money he reportedly borrowed from her. During the altercation, Ademola allegedly became violent and repeatedly assaulted Jimoh until she lost consciousness. She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors confirmed her dead. Following the report,…
The Federal Government has announced that Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory subject for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions to study Arts and Humanities-related courses. The new policy, unveiled on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, applies to entry requirements for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Institutions across the country. According to a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, the revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions aim to eliminate unnecessary barriers while maintaining academic standards. Under the new framework, students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities programmes will…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has appointed Omogunwa Olakunle Olufemi as his Special Assistant. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao. According to the statement, Omogunwa brings valuable experience to the position, having previously served as Assistant Branch Manager at Geminus Hotel, Akure. In that role, he was responsible for staff orientation, market integration, monitoring sales activities, and conducting market surveys. Dr. Tunji-Ojo expressed confidence in the appointee’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to the ministry’s objectives. “I am confident that his…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The request was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session, along with other communications from the Presidency seeking legislative approval for various appointments. According to the letter, the nomination complies with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The Senate subsequently referred the request to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah announced his decision at a press conference on Tuesday in Enugu, the state capital, saying the move was driven by his desire to better serve the people of the state and align with the APC’s vision for sustainable development and progress. The governor expressed optimism that his new political platform would offer broader opportunities for collaboration and economic growth, reaffirming his commitment to advancing Enugu’s interests. “Today, after a long period of reflection, we have decided to leave…
Operatives of the Gombe State Police Command have recovered large quantities of illicit drugs following a raid on a suspected criminal hideout behind the Gombe Local Government Shopping Complex. The operation, which took place around 9 p.m. on October 10, 2025, was part of the command’s ongoing effort to curb drug abuse and related crimes across the state. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the suspects fled the scene upon sighting the approaching patrol team, abandoning several hard drugs and other illicit substances. Items recovered during the operation included quantities of…
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, on Monday adjourned till November 27, 2025, the hearing of a suit filed by chairmen and councillors elected during the October 15, 2022, local government elections. The suit, filed by Onibonokuta Saheed and seven others on behalf of the elected officials, seeks judicial clarification on the exact duration of their tenure and the legality of a subsequent election conducted by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) on February 22, 2025. The claimants, all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are contending that their tenure remains valid and are asking…