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Three employees of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo State, have regained their freedom six days after they were abducted while working on a farm within the institute’s premises. The victims were identified as Eunice Babalola, Kehinde Gbalajobi and another employee known as Nelson. They were reportedly kidnapped last Thursday when armed men stormed the farm at about 1pm. Sources said the abductors initially demanded ₦40 […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that police officers will demonstrate professionalism before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Disu gave the assurance after a meeting with commissioners of police and other senior officers, where the force reviewed lessons from recent elections to improve its performance in the forthcoming polls. He said the police were committed to conducting themselves in a manner that would earn public […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Federal Government to improve revenue collection, eliminate tax system distortions and reduce wasteful spending as Nigeria faces rising public debt and debt-servicing costs. The Fund also recommended targeted transport subsidies to protect vulnerable Nigerians from rising fuel prices, warning that blanket subsidies are costly and often fail to direct support to those who need it most. The recommendations were made by the […]

A major disaster was averted after a tanker carrying 33,000 litres of ethanol fell at the Second Rainbow Bridge in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the incident occurred on Wednesday when the FOTON truck, with registration number APP 346 YC, fell while negotiating a turn. Preliminary investigations attributed the incident to speeding, which caused the truck’s turntable to detach and […]

Residents of Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have raised concerns over possible public health risks following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash on October 5, with the remains of the 25 victims still unrecovered nine days after the incident. The community has complained of an increasingly offensive stench around the crash site, with residents and local leaders expressing fears of environmental contamination from decomposing human remains […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged the Federal and state governments to prioritise policies that boost local production, support businesses and create jobs to ease the rising cost of living. Adeleke made the call on Tuesday in Ilesa during the second Distinguished Public Lecture Series of the University of Ilesa. He was represented by the state Commissioner for Finance, Olusola Ogungbile. The governor stressed that public funds must be […]

The World Bank Group says it is helping to mobilise $5.79 billion in private capital for Nigeria’s agriculture, telecommunications and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as part of efforts to boost investment, create jobs and strengthen economic growth. The initiative is supported by policy reforms, financing arrangements and risk-sharing mechanisms designed to improve the business environment and attract private investors. In agriculture, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged judges to close procedural loopholes and review outdated legal precedents that allow politically exposed persons and organised crime suspects to delay or frustrate criminal trials. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 8th annual capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI). The […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) says it is awaiting technical assessment reports from two Chinese firms before proceeding with plans to revive the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, disclosed that Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Limited had conducted about three months of on-site assessments alongside NNPC technical teams. The assessments are expected […]