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The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday protested what he described as an attempted unlawful arrest and seizure of his international passport at an airport upon his return to Nigeria. In a statement issued by his counsel, Akpan, the former governor accused authorities of violating his fundamental human rights, including his rights to personal liberty, fair hearing, dignity of the human person, freedom of movement, and ownership of property. Akpan said that despite prior intelligence suggesting plans to arrest El-Rufai on arrival, the former governor went ahead with his return after medical treatment and rest abroad,…

The Dangote Group has called for stronger public-private partnerships to boost industrialisation, create jobs, and reduce import dependence, as it showcased its industrial might at Dangote Special Day during the 15th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta yesterday. Speaking through Tunde Mabogunje, Regional Sales Director, Lagos, Fatima Aliko-Dangote, Executive Director of Commercial Operations, said the trade fair, themed “Promoting Businesses through Partnership”, perfectly aligns with the Group’s Vision 2030 roadmap to accelerate industrial expansion and spur cross-border investments. “Our presence underlines Dangote Industries’ commitment to deepen commerce, strengthen value chains, and open markets for manufacturers, MSMEs, and consumers across the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid received a significant boost yesterday as thousands of youths in Ogun State declared their support for his 2027 campaign. The youths also reaffirmed their backing for Governor Dapo Abiodun’s ambition to represent Ogun East in the Senate. The show of support followed a loyalty walk organized in Ijebu-Ode, where young people thronged major streets, waving banners and singing solidarity songs in support of the APC leadership at both state and federal levels. Addressing the gathering at the Awujale Pavilion, Hon. Dapo Okubadejo, Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to the Ogun State Government,…

The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, has announced the death of a former Director of Programmes at the Ogun State Television and past Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria in the state, Alhaji Akeem Akintunde. Akintunde, a seasoned broadcaster and respected sports journalist, reportedly died on Wednesday night after a protracted illness. In a statement signed by the Ogun NUJ Secretary, Bunmi Adigun, the council described his death as a painful loss to the journalism profession and the sporting community in Ogun State and beyond. According to the statement, the late media practitioner’s passing marked the…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that its Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit production block are now operating at full nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, marking what it described as a historic milestone in global refining operations. The management of the $20bn refinery disclosed that the two critical units have been fully restored and optimised following a scheduled maintenance exercise, paving the way for intensified production and improved supply to the domestic market. According to the company, a 72-hour performance test run is currently underway in collaboration with its technology licensor, UOP, to validate operational efficiency and…

At least 10 per cent of Nigeria’s adult populationroughly 24 million people—are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NIAN) has revealed, warning of a looming public health crisis. Prof. Olugbenga Awobusuyi, President of NIAN, sounded the alarm on Tuesday during the Association’s 38th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference (AGMSC) in Maiduguri, Borno State. He described the growing prevalence of kidney disease as “a matter of serious national concern” requiring urgent attention at federal, state, and local levels. “Early detection is key. When CKD is identified late, treatment becomes extremely costly, often pushing families…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has handed over a suspected land grabber to the Department of State Services (DSS), signaling a renewed drive to tackle illegal land acquisition and related violence in the ancient city. The suspect, whose identity was withheld, was arrested in connection with a long-standing land dispute between the Akoto and Ojofeitimi families in the Elebu area of Ibadan. A statement from the Olubadan’s Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, said the feud had escalated despite repeated palace interventions aimed at restoring peace. “The battle against land grabbing in Ibadan took a new dimension on Tuesday…

… Oil, Non-Oil collections exceed Targets Amid Reform Push … 2026 revenue target Set 44% Higher At N40.7tr Daud Olatunji The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on Wednesday announced a historic revenue haul of N28.3 trillion for 2025, surpassing its N25.2 trillion target by 12 per cent, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s fiscal reform drive. Amina Ado Kurawa, Executive Director of the Government and Large Taxpayers Group, disclosed the figures at the opening of a two-day NRS management retreat in Abuja, highlighting a strong performance across both oil and non-oil tax segments. Non-oil revenues led the growth, contributing N21.4…

In a shocking twist of family betrayal, police in Adamawa have arrested three suspects, including a son, over the alleged abduction of his father in Fufore Local Government Area. The State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that the arrests followed intelligence-led operations in collaboration with local security groups. The operation came after a report that Alhaji Ahmadu, a resident of Malabu town, was abducted on January 30, 2026. The arrested suspects were identified as Lawali Haruna (45), Yahaya Ibrahim (25), and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu (28) — the victim’s own son. Nguroje described the…

The Ogun State Government on Wednesday unveiled a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) control room at the headquarters of the Ogun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, in Abeokuta, in a major push to deploy technology-driven intelligence against crime. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, who commissioned the facility, said the initiative underscored the government’s resolve to strengthen security agencies with modern tools to ensure real-time crime detection and rapid response across the state. Talabi commended the Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (retd.), for what he described as “strategic foresight and professionalism,” noting that the development had…