After Student’s Murder, Niger Govt deploys 200 Vigilantes, introduces tough measures to secure IBBUL Community

Following the tragic killing of a 300-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), by suspected phone snatchers off-campus, the Niger State Government has unveiled sweeping measures aimed at strengthening security across the university community. At an emergency security meeting held on Monday, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Hamidu Mu’azu Jantabo, expressed deep condolences to the university community and the family of the deceased. He urged students to remain calm and law-abiding, warning that any attempt to disrupt public peace or destroy property would be…

IBBUL declares Two-Day Lecture-Free Period in honour of Deceased Student, assures Campus safety

The Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), has declared Tuesday, 24th June, and Wednesday, 25th June 2025, as lecture-free days to mourn the tragic loss of one of its students. The period is dedicated to reflection and prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed soul. In a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Alhaji Baba Akote, the University affirmed that normalcy has been fully restored in Lapai town as well as the institution’s Main and Kobo campuses. This development followed an emergency security meeting convened by…

$7.2Billion Refinery Fraud: EFCC arrests Ex-NNPC Chief Financial Officer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a high-profile arrest in what could become one of Nigeria’s largest oil sector fraud scandals in history.   Umar Isa, a former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is currently in custody over an alleged $7.2 billion fraud connected to the failed turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s three major refineries Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt.   Also arrested is Jimoh Olasunkanmi, former Managing Director of the Warri Refinery. Several other top officials are under EFCC investigation…

NPA projects ₦1.279Trillion Revenue for 2025, after Record ₦400Billion Remittance in 2024

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has set an ambitious revenue target of ₦1.279 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year a 40 percent increase from the ₦894 billion generated in 2024.   Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this during the agency’s 2024 budget performance review and presentation of its 2025 proposal before the Senate Committee on Marine Transport.   Dr. Dantsoho expressed appreciation to the Senate Committee for its continued guidance and support, acknowledging the National Assembly’s vital role in promoting fiscal discipline and transparency across government…

NUJ@70: Customs CG honoured for championing Press Freedom, National Development

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with the Media Promoter and Advocate of Press Freedom Award in recognition of his unwavering support for responsible journalism and press freedom in Nigeria. The award was presented at the 70th Anniversary Gala and Award Night of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.   Organised as part of the NUJ@70 landmark celebration, the prestigious event featured a keynote address, book presentation, and conferment of…

Protest rocks NMDPRA Headquarters as Group demands suspension of CEO over alleged $5million scandal

A civic advocacy group, the Young Professionals Forum of Nigeria, on Monday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Abuja, demanding the immediate suspension of the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The group, led by its Coordinator Felicia E. Daniels, accused Ahmed of being at the centre of an alleged multi-million-dollar financial scandal, abuse of office, and regulatory compromise. Daniels alleged that Ahmed had diverted over $5 million in public funds to sponsor the lavish foreign education of…

NUJ @ 70: NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike congratulates NAWOJ Presidents on well-deserved recognition

As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) marked its 70th anniversary, the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended heartfelt congratulations to past and present Presidents of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) who were honoured with a distinguished award for their exceptional contributions to advancing women in journalism. The NUJ @ 70 celebration, held in grand style, brought together veterans and serving professionals across the media landscape to celebrate milestones and honour trailblazers. Among those honoured were Dr. Brenda Akpan, Mrs. Hannatu, Chief Moji…

MURIC Condemns Killing of Muslim Travellers in Plateau, faults Governor’s Statement

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the recent killing of eight Muslim travellers in Plateau State, described the attack as barbaric and the state government’s reaction as insensitive. On Friday, June 20, 2025, a bus conveying 28 Muslim passengers, mostly of Hausa ethnicity and travelling from Zaria to Qua’an-Pan in Plateau State, was reportedly ambushed by suspected youths in Mangun village, Mangu Local Government Area. According to reports, eight passengers were killed, six sustained various degrees of injuries one critically while four others remained missing. In a statement…

JAMB Schedules 2025 UTME Mop-Up for June 28, Directs Candidates to Print Exam Slips from June 23

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 28, 2025, for the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise.   A total of 96,838 candidates are expected to sit for the rescheduled exam, comprising 5,096 spill-over candidates and those who failed biometric verification during the main exam. Also included are 91,742 candidates who were absent from both the main and resit examinations and have been granted a special dispensation to participate.   The mop-up will be held in 183 designated centres across the…

‘B’Odogwu Has Come to Stay’ — Comptroller Frank Onyeka declares as Tincan Island Port Customs adopts Indigenous Technology

By Bon Peters   The Customs Area Controller of Tincan Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has declared that the newly introduced indigenous customs management system, known as B’Odogwu, has come to stay, described it as a revolutionary solution to challenges faced in Nigeria’s port operations. Comptroller Onyeka made this assertion during a media parley with maritime journalists held over the weekend at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos.   Highlighting the shortcomings of the Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS), the customs boss said B’Odogwu was designed and implemented solely…