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By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 21, 2025 — A major milestone in Nigeria’s power sector is set to be achieved as the 1,250-megawatt power plant developed by billionaire businessman, Dr. Deji Adeleke, has been completed and is now ready for commissioning. Sources close to the project confirmed that the final step is the plant’s integration into the national gas supply grid. Once operational, the facility will stand among the largest privately driven power projects in Nigeria’s history, significantly expanding the country’s electricity generation capacity. The plant is expected to deliver a substantial boost to the national grid, offering new hope…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 21, 2025 — The Nigeria Police Force has raised concerns over attempts by unnamed individuals to hijack the ongoing protest by retired police officers who are demanding improved pension and welfare benefits. The protest, which began at the National Assembly complex, shifted on Monday to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where the retirees blocked the entrance gate in defiance of appeals to disperse. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Police alleged that the peaceful demonstration was being infiltrated by persons with “ulterior motives” who are attempting to instigate confrontation and…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 22, 2025 — The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised alarm over the failure of state governments to utilise over N250 billion in intervention funds meant for the development of basic education across the country. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja while declaring open a three-day financial management training for fund managers of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). She was represented at the event by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), Dr. Razaq Akinyemi. Garba…

By Peter Omopo  Edo State, July 21, 2025 — Nigerian football legend and former Green Eagles star, Kadiri Ikhana, has been discharged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo State after three days of treatment for an undisclosed illness. His recovery has been hailed as “nothing short of a miracle” by his former teammate and chairman of the International Sports Academy, Chief Segun Odegbami, who shared the update via LinkedIn late Sunday night. “Kadiri Ikhana, MON, my Green Eagles colleague that I reported was gravely ill last week, recovered quickly after intensive care and…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 21, 2025 — Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday led a protest to the Force Headquarters in Abuja to demand improved welfare and pension reforms for serving and retired police officers. The demonstration, held in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers (NURPO), called for the immediate removal of police personnel from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which protesters described as exploitative and dehumanising. Although protesters were barred from entering the Force Headquarters, they were accompanied by police escorts from the National Assembly complex throughout the protest. Carrying…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 21, 2025 — The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has issued an interim order freezing all bank accounts linked to TAK Logistics Limited, TAK Agro PLC, and their director, Thomas Etuh, over an alleged debt amounting to ₦24.93 billion. Justice A.I. Akobi granted the order on Monday following an ex parte application filed by Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo (SAN) on behalf of Keystone Bank Limited. The ruling includes a Mareva injunction, effectively restraining the defendants—TAK Logistics, TAK Agro, and Etuh—from accessing or dealing with any funds, shares, dividends, or other financial instruments up…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, July 21, 2025 — The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied a request by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for the release of his international passport to enable him to travel abroad for medical treatment. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling delivered on Monday, held that the medical report attached to Bello’s application was unsigned and, therefore, inadmissible and lacking legal weight. The report, submitted as Exhibit B, was deemed to have no probative value and was described by the court as “worthless.” Bello is currently facing charges of alleged N80.2 billion fraud brought…

By Peter Omopo  Abuja, July 21, 2025 — The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a final warning that medical professionals across the country will commence a nationwide strike from Thursday, July 24, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands before the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum. The ultimatum, issued on July 2, stems from a controversial circular released by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) which revised the allowances of medical and dental officers in federal public service—provisions the NMA says violate prior agreements and undermine the welfare of health workers. NMA President, Professor Bala…

By Peter Omopo  Lagos, July 20, 2025 — Lagos State has been confirmed as the first African city to host the prestigious E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, a landmark global sporting event set to take place on October 4 and 5, 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Sunday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account following his participation at the E1 Racing Championship event in Monaco, where he was joined by notable figures, including Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. “The E1 Championship is a vivid demonstration of how innovation, determination, and bold ideas…

By Peter Omopo  Ijebu-Ode, July 20, 2025 — Secondary school principals and vice-principals from Oyo and Ogun states have commenced an intensive leadership training programme in digital literacy, cybersecurity, and strategic school management at the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), founded by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The programme, known as the Advanced Certificate in School Leadership and Management (ACSLM), kicked off with an orientation event at OOLI’s campus in Ijebu-Ode. The training is aimed at equipping school heads with 21st-century skills needed to manage evolving educational challenges and foster innovative learning environments. Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the OOLI…