By Ayomide Otitoju Ahmed Farouk, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has dismissed corruption claims made against him by Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote as “wild and spurious.” In a statement issued personally, Ahmed said he would await formal investigation rather than engage in public disputes with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), joined by civil society organisations, staged nationwide protests on Wednesday to demand urgent government action against rising insecurity across the country. In Abuja, protesters marched from the NLC Secretariat under the watch of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) following corruption allegations by Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote. The resignation was confirmed on Wednesday by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who also announced that Gbenga Komolafe has stepped down as CEO of the Nigerian Upstream…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned designated banks that delay remitting Customs revenue that they will face penalties, in a move to enhance transparency and protect government earnings. In a statement on Wednesday, NCS spokesman Abdullahi Maiwada said delays in revenue remittance undermine the efficiency, transparency, and integrity of government revenue…
Washington has approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, one of the largest in recent years, Taipei announced Thursday, as the island seeks to bolster defenses against potential Chinese aggression. The proposed sale, which still requires US Congressional approval, includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, anti-tank missiles, drones, and other military equipment, according to Taiwan’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju FIFA has announced a record prize pool of $655 million for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament winners set to receive $50 million in prize money. The total prize fund represents an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the $440 million shared among teams at the 2022 World Cup in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Some electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have begun cutting power supply to customers following gas constraints affecting power generation across the country. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) on Tuesday notified customers in the South-East of a drop in electricity supply, attributing the situation to low system frequency caused by gas shortages impacting…
By Ayomide Otitoju Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have uncovered large consignments of counterfeit foreign currencies valued at $3.43 million and €280,000 from a five-member syndicate accused of defrauding a victim of ₦26.55 million. The suspects were arrested on December 7 and 8, 2025, at their…
By Ayomide Otitoju Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots and crew members nine days after their detention, following high-level diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The personnel were freed shortly after a Nigerian delegation, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, concluded diplomatic engagements with Burkinabè…
