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By Peter Omopo  The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a large-scale illegal artisanal refinery and an unauthorized petrol station operating at Y-Junction, Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area. The discovery was made during a joint operation conducted on Saturday in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy, following credible intelligence on illicit activities in the area. According to a statement released on Sunday by the Head of Media and Tactical Unit, NSCDC Anambra Command, Okadigbo Edwin, the security team stormed the location around 1:45 p.m., seizing several quantities…

By Peter Omopo  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated prominent businessman and close associate, Chief Dipo Eludoyin, on the occasion of his 77th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Eludoyin for his enduring contributions to national development, his hometown of Ile-Ife, and humanity at large. Eludoyin, a prince of Ile-Ife and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Holdings Ltd., was hailed by the President for his impact in the private sector, with Paragon and its subsidiaries spearheading major projects within and beyond Nigeria. “Paragon Holdings Ltd. and other business…

By Peter Omopo  President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 99th birthday. In a tribute released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Fasoranti’s lifelong dedication to public service, education, and progressive politics, describing him as “a rare Nigerian who gave his all and served unblemished.” “Today, I rejoice with the family, political associates, and friends of our dear father, leader and patriarch, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as we celebrate his remarkable journey of 99 years on earth,” the…

By Peter Omopo  Legal experts have commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio for recusing himself from the presidential panel investigating allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the move as a wise and necessary step to uphold the integrity of the probe. The panel, constituted by President Bola Tinubu on April 2, 2025, is chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and tasked with investigating the allegations that have sparked nationwide discourse. The panel initially included representatives nominated by both Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan, as well as other senior government officials. Reacting to Akpabio’s withdrawal, legal professionals said…

By Peter Omopo  In a bid to recognize and reward the efforts of street sweepers in Lagos State, Glo Foundation, in collaboration with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), held a large-scale empowerment event on Saturday for about 1,000 sweepers across the state. The event, organized to honour the sweepers for their dedication to keeping Lagos clean, was held under the foundation’s community impact programme. Speaking at the ceremony, Head of Glo Foundation, Jumobi Mofe-Damijo, lauded the workers for their often overlooked contributions to public hygiene and environmental health. “We recognise the important and thankless jobs that you do…

By Peter Omopo  The Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, has recorded its first international flight with the airlift of 315 Muslim pilgrims to Medina, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s operational history. Vice President Kashim Shettima officially inaugurated the historic flight on Saturday, as part of the commencement of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. According to a statement by Air Peace, which operated the non-stop flight, the departure signals a new chapter for both the airport and the South-East region, highlighting their growing capacity for international travel. The flight was operated using a wide-body…

By Peter Omopo  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed nine electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate Band A customers across 557 streets for failing to meet the minimum power supply threshold in April 2025. Under the revised Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) for April, NERC mandated the DisCos to either provide electricity credit or ensure improved power supply to affected customers connected to 152 feeders that underperformed during the review period. Band A customers are entitled to a minimum of 20 hours of electricity daily and pay the highest tariffs. However, many have complained about erratic service despite a…

By Peter Omopo  Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has secured the release of eight female inmates — including four pregnant women and nursing mothers — by settling their fines during an unannounced visit to the Goron-Dutse Correctional Centre on Friday. The intervention is part of the governor’s broader commitment to reforming the state’s correctional system and improving the welfare of inmates. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Tofa, Governor Yusuf’s visit was aimed at assessing the living conditions within the facility and identifying areas where the state government could provide immediate support and long-term rehabilitation…

By Peter Omopo  Amid mounting defections and escalating internal crises, governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have convened an emergency meeting with key party stakeholders in Abuja to address urgent concerns threatening the party’s unity and future. The high-stakes meeting, taking place on Sunday night, brings together serving PDP governors, former governors, members of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), and past presiding officers of the National Assembly. Top on the agenda are the recent spate of defections, the forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, and preparations for the party’s National Elective Convention scheduled for August. Party insiders…

By Peter Omopo  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a sharp decline in interest income from the Federal Government’s overdraft facility in 2024, earning just N3.1 billion compared to N1.6 trillion in 2023, according to the apex bank’s latest audited financial statements. The earnings, listed under “loans and receivables,” stem from the controversial Ways and Means facility—a short-term overdraft mechanism used by the Federal Government to cover fiscal deficits. The interest was charged at the Monetary Policy Rate plus three percentage points. The 99.8 percent year-on-year decline highlights a major policy shift as the CBN moves to curb the…