Fresh concerns and uncertainty have emerged across Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory and operational institutions following President Bola Tinubu’s executive order mandating the immediate reallocation of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account for distribution among the three tiers of government. The directive effectively halts the retention of certain internally generated revenues by key agencies in the sector, a move that has triggered widespread apprehension within the Nigerian Upstream […]

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a 62-year-old woman was found on a bush path near Ori-Apata Oderemi in Ido State. The victim, who had a deep neck wound, is believed to have been dead for about a week. Suspects arrested: Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, were arrested and handed over to the state Criminal Investigation Department. Public reaction: The discovery initially sparked protests. […]

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Saheed Ajibola, an official of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, in Ibadan. The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer for Zone II, Osogbo, DSP Ade Ogunyemi, explained that the arrest was carried out following an extensive investigation into allegations of gun-running, unlawful sale of prohibited firearms, forgery, and illegal possession of arms. […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced a round-the-clock security surveillance operation across Kwara State, with special emphasis on Ilorin metropolis and the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure. The new Kwara State Commandant of the corps, Bala Bawa Bodinga, made the disclosure in Ilorin shortly after assuming office. He explained that the initiative forms part of a comprehensive security blueprint aimed at strengthening public safety, […]