borevwori Condemns Killing of Musician, Backs Police Sanctions
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has condemned the killing of 28-year-old musician Oghenemine Ogidi by a police officer in Effurun, describing the incident as unlawful and deeply troubling. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor said he received news of the shooting with shock, stressing that no citizen should be subjected […]
Police Recover Stolen Vehicle Using Tracking Technology in Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command has recovered a Toyota Matrix reportedly stolen earlier on Wednesday in Ilorin, following the use of advanced tracking technology. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said the vehicle was taken around 11:00 a.m. from a parking space at Mandate Market in Ilorin. She explained that operatives at […]
Petrol Nears ₦1,400 as Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
Pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) are approaching ₦1,400 per litre across parts of Nigeria, driven by rising global crude prices linked to tensions between the United States and Iran and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark crude, Brent crude, climbed from about $105 per barrel earlier in the week to $118, increasing […]
Thai authorities arrested a teenager at a Bangkok airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected tortoises valued at about $9,000 that were taped under her clothing, wildlife officials said on Wednesday. Thailand is a major transit hub for wildlife smugglers who often sell highly prized endangered animals on the lucrative black market in Asia. Authorities became suspicious of the 19-year-old Taiwanese woman’s unusual movements as she prepared to board a flight to Taipei early Tuesday, Thailand’s wildlife conservation department said in a statement. A search at Suvarnabhumi airport’s departure terminal uncovered the Indian star tortoises — 29 alive and one dead — strapped to her body, the department said. “The suspect had used adhesive tape to immobilise the animals, packed them into cloth bags and attached them to her body to evade detection,” it added. The Thai customs department said the tortoises, protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, commanded a high price on the black market, placing their total estimated value at around $9,000. The woman was charged with illegally transporting animals and evading customs controls. Authorities said they were investigating whether she was part of a wider smuggling network. Indian star tortoises are classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which says they have been targeted to meet international demand for use as “exotic pets”. The surviving tortoises were transferred to wildlife conservation officials for care and to serve as evidence.
Thai authorities have arrested a 19-year-old woman at Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 30 protected tortoises concealed under her clothing, wildlife officials said. The suspect, identified as a Taiwanese national, was intercepted early Tuesday while preparing to board a flight to Taipei after officials noticed suspicious behaviour. A search at the airport’s departure […]
Supreme Court Set to Rule on ADC, PDP Leadership Disputes
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is scheduled to deliver judgments in two major political appeals involving leadership crises in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The cases, listed under political appeals on the court’s cause list for April 30, 2026, come amid heightened political tension ahead of the 2027 general […]
Barau Praises Tinubu Over ₦37bn Kano Road Funding
Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allocating ₦37 billion to the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi Road project in the current budget. Barau gave the commendation while responding to a motion moved by Senator Kamorudeen Olalere on the reconstruction of the Ibadan–Ikire–Ife–Ilesha road, noting that the administration’s infrastructure projects are spread […]
Senate Threatens Arrest of NNPCL Boss Over ₦210tr Audit Query
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has warned that it may issue an arrest warrant for the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Engr Bayo Ojulari, if he fails to appear before it on May 13, 2026, over unresolved audit queries amounting to ₦210 trillion. The committee said the funds […]
Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as Lagos APC Consensus Candidate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, in a move that signals early alignment ahead of the state’s next election cycle. The endorsement was made during a high-level meeting with members of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the influential […]
OG Millan’s Mother Alleges Two Sons Killed by Police
The mother of Oghenemine Ogidi, a 28-year-old musician known as OG Millan, has alleged that she has lost two sons to police brutality in separate incidents, amid renewed public outrage over the killing of her younger son in Delta State. The latest incident involves Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nuhu Usman, who is currently in […]
Tinubu Removes NMDPRA Chief, Nominates Successor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), citing public interest. The president also nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as his replacement, with the appointment subject to confirmation by the Senate. According to the presidency, the decision was […]
