Tanker drivers in Lagos State have have disclosed plans to suspend the loading of petroleum products starting Monday, 16 June, 2025 The decision is due to concerns over the N12,500 fee per truck for the E-Call Up system operating along the Lekki-Epe Corridor. The E-Call Up system, introduced by the Lagos State Government, aims to regulate the movement of articulated vehicles, including tankers, to ensure smoother traffic flow and prevent congestion similar to what was previously experienced in Apapa. The state’s Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, recently reiterated that the system was designed to promote order and efficiency in the…
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SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited has issued a formal statement addressing widespread reports concerning the legal proceedings involving its Managing Director and Executive Director, clarifying that both executives are not in custody and that the Bank’s operations remain fully uninterrupted. The clarification comes in the wake of news reports detailing the arraignment of the executives by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged $12 million fraud. While the Bank acknowledges the court appearance held on June 13, 2025, it emphasizes that the court granted both executives bail and that they have fully met all bail conditions. “We wish…
There was a mild drama as suspected bandit kingpin, Ado Aleru, declared wanted by Nigerian security agencies, has reportedly resurfaced at a peace meeting held in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, sparking widespread outrage and concern among Nigerians. It was gathered that the meeting was convened to explore ways of ending hostilities between Fulani herders and farming communities in the area. Despite being on the security watchlist, Aleru was said to have addressed stakeholders during the session, where he outlined measures to promote peaceful coexistence in the region. Long linked to deadly attacks across Katsina and Zamfara States,…
Angry Benue youths on Sunday, 15 June, 2025 staged a protest and blocked the Abuja-Makurdi highway, expressing outrage over the continued killings in the state. The demonstrators, dressed in black attires and carrying palm fronds and placards with various inscriptions, barricaded the ever-busy road, disrupting vehicular movement and demanding immediate action to end the bloodshed. It was gathered that the protesters prevented vehicles from passing, causing gridlock and panic among commuters. The protest comes barely 24 hours after suspected armed herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed.…
How Over 100 Cattle Died Mysteriously While Crossing River Benue – Witness Over 100 cattle belonging to suspected armed Fulani herdsmen terrorizing Benue people reportedly died while crossing River Benue. A source, Mr. Olikita Ekani, who said the incident occurred on Saturday,14 June 1015 as most of them allegedly died mysteriously as sand collapsed on them due to erosion, and some drowned while swimming across River Benue to Nasarawa State. Ekani said he witnessed the incident while returning from his farm on Saturday, 14 June 2025 “I was coming from my farm on Saturday, June 14, 2025, and I saw…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has given reasons for pulling out of his joint Tottenham Hotspur Stadium concert with American stars 50 Cent and Mary J Blige. Davido announced on Saturday, 14 June, 2025 via his Instagram story that he has withdrawn from the concert scheduled for 3rd July, 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. According to the Osun State born multi millionaire singer, his withdrawal was due to the failure of the curators of Iconic Presents to resolve issues “concerning key elements required to uphold the integrity and quality” of his performance.…
Following a petition by the founder of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, accusing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) of unjust treatment and cybercrime, the Institute’s Director General, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has officially ordered his withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, citing “misconduct and disregard for constituted authorities.”In a letter addressed to a professional body which Shuaib belongs to, the DG NIPSS stated that the decision—approved by its management followed a disciplinary committee’s recommendation to expel Shuaib over alleged breaches of confidentiality and institutional guidelines. However, the withdrawal letter signed by Muhammad Kabir Suleiman on behalf of…
Operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) another businessman, 44-year-old Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka for ingesting 53 wraps of cocaine while on his way to Tehran Khomeini, Islamic Republic of Iran. This is barely two weeks after a 60-year-old businessman Chinedu Okigbo heading to Iran with 65 pellets of cocaine in his stomach was caught at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. The spokesman of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi said Ezemokwe was arrested at the Port Harcourt airport on Saturday 7th June while trying to board Qatar Airways flight QR1434 flying to…
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaira has emerged the winner of the inaugural Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Moot Court Competition. The competition which had competing for the top prize of N5 million, eight universities, had as first runners up University of Jos carting home N3 million. Organized by the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, the competition which came to an end at the weekend, also had law undergraduates from American University, Yola; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Igbinedion University, Okada; Lagos State University, Ojo; Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, and University of Uyo, Uyo. The Moot Court Competition, marking…
The North East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu/ Vice President Kashim Shettima ticket for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made on Sunday, 15 June, 2025, during the North East All Progressives Congress Consultative Meeting in Gombe, the Gombe State capital. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, Mai-Mala Buni of Yobe, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe and other top APC officials in the northeast were among thousands of party members that attended the meeting. The Forum noted that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have transformed Nigeria in their short terms…