The South-South Reawakening Group (SSRG) has called for increased funding for the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), alongside the immediate release of funds earmarked for its take-off.
Joseph Ambakederimo, convener of the SSRG, appealed while speaking to journalists on Friday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
The Conference of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has declared that no valid election of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) was conducted on 13 April, insisting that any exercise held on that date is null and void.
Chairman of CITRE, His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, made this known during a press briefing on Friday, stating that the purported election contravened established procedures.
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has said the 60-megawatt independent power project inaugurated on 10 April by President Bola Tinubu is not yet complete and still requires “finishing touches.”
The governor’s clarification follows disappointment among residents of Yenagoa and its environs, who had expected immediate improvement in electricity supply after the plant’s inauguration.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms during a coordinated statewide crackdown on cultism and violent crime.
The operations, carried out across Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba and Iju, targeted criminal hideouts and illegal arms proliferation. Police said the raids were part of ongoing efforts by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, to curb cult-related violence in the state.
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Bashir Nura Alkali, over an alleged fraud totalling $1.3 million and N746.6 million.
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie made the order on Thursday, 16 April 2026, after both defendants failed to appear in court for their arraignment. Only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed, was present.
Proceedings were stalled in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as he could not file his final written address before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja.
Mamman is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 12-count charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo).
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, on Thursday, visited the 2025 Police Constable Recruitment Screening Centre at the Police College, Ikeja, to assess the ongoing exercise and ensure compliance with established guidelines.
The screening, which began on Monday, 9 March 2026, is being conducted at the Police College in accordance with the approved procedures.
During the visit, the commissioner met with representatives of the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Federal Character Commission (FCC), and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Lagos State Command, who are overseeing the process to ensure transparency, fairness and credibility.
The leadership of the Labour Party in Bayelsa State has dismissed claims that Miss Helen Ajoku defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with a large number of women, describing the development as inconsequential.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the National Deputy Women Leader, Mrs Enu Timipre, the party said Ajoku’s assertions that she left with “thousands of women” were false and misleading.
The Command’s Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officer, Mr Paul James, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Thursday.
He said Kalu succeeds Mr Francis Ajatta, who has been redeployed to the Rivers State Command. According to James, her appointment is aimed at enhancing performance and efficiency in road traffic management and safety across the state and the country.
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers linked to incidents of conspiracy and armed robbery at an estate in Sangotedo on 11 and 13 April 2026.
Abimbola Adebisi, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, said the police identified the suspects as Balogun Teslim, Suleman Balogun and Peter Oluwagbemi.
Stakeholders and political leaders in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have unanimously endorsed Dr Eunice Thomas as their preferred candidate for the Eket Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was reached during a high-level consultation meeting on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the residence of the area’s political leader, Mr Benjamin Udobia.
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, has paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Justice Ntong Ntong of the Court of Appeal at his residence.
The visit was aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration, fostering mutual understanding, and exploring strategies to further enhance the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and the judiciary. The engagement highlighted the importance of synergy between both institutions in the effective administration of justice and the maintenance of law and order across the state.
BoT Chairman, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs, disclosed this while briefing journalists after more than four hours of the board’s inaugural meeting held on Sunday in Yenagoa.
Lulu-Briggs, who also heads the Oruwari Briggs War Canoe House in Abonnema, Rivers State, said following consultations with the National Electoral Committee, there was no turning back on the polls. He added that voting could be conducted either physically or electronically.
In a modest boxing gym in Akwa Ibom State, the rhythm of gloves striking bags echoes with purpose. At the centre of it all stands Effiong Asuquo Okon — a former Olympian who has traded the roar of international arenas for the quieter, but no less significant, task of shaping future champions.
Okon’s journey is one defined by sacrifice, resilience and an unwavering commitment to grassroots sports development. Having competed on some of the biggest stages in boxing, he could easily have pursued opportunities abroad. Instead, he chose a different path, one that led him back home.
The Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, Mr Tony Attah (an engineer) has said renewable energy does not threaten the oil and gas sector but will instead complement it by offering consumers more options.
Speaking on Friday at the second Nigerian Content Academy virtual forum on the oil and gas sector, Attah maintained that while renewable energy would remain part of the global energy mix, it could not replace fossil fuels.
The Council of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has defended its decision to suspend elections into executive positions of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), insisting the move is in line with the organisation’s constitution.
In a statement issued on Saturday and titled, “On Constitutional Process and the INC Electoral Timeline,” the Chairman of CITRE, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, said the suspension was necessary to uphold due process.
A newly donated boxing ring is set to transform training and competition in Akwa Ibom State, replacing an ageing facility that had been in use for nearly two decades.
The Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, said the old ring had required constant repairs, with carpenters frequently engaged to fix worn-out sections ahead of events. In contrast, the new governor-provided ring offers a more durable and comfortable alternative, suitable not only for boxing but also for other martial arts disciplines.
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Osagie Destiny Etinosa over an alleged N11 million fraud.
The suspect was apprehended following intelligence gathered through open-source investigations. He had reportedly been posing on Instagram, using the handle @officialking_etto, as a football agent who specialises in linking players with foreign clubs for trials and recruitment.
Two commercial vessels have become the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz following Iran’s agreement to reopen the route as part of a two-week ceasefire with the United States, according to maritime tracking service MarineTraffic.
Data cited by AFP from MarineTraffic showed that the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach passed through the strait at 06:59 UTC after departing Bandar Abbas at 05:28 UTC. It was followed by the Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth, which crossed at 08:44 UTC
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja on Wednesday, condemning decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which they say undermine democracy and the party’s internal leadership.
The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC, attracted prominent political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal and Dino Melaye, who gathered at Maitama Roundabout alongside hundreds of supporters, including members of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
Residents of Akeddei community in Bayelsa State have expressed excitement as the “All On” solar hybrid mini-grid project nears completion.
The project, funded by a $532,828 grant from impact investing firm All On and implemented by renewable energy company Darway Coast Limited, is expected to improve livelihoods, boost economic activity and enhance essential services in the riverine community.
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.
The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using a N500 note.
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a church, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms and other items in a targeted, intelligence-led operation.
The raid, carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, 8 April 2026, followed credible intelligence that suspected criminals were operating from a compound posing as a place of worship. Police operatives moved in at about 6:00 am to execute the operation.
No fewer than 80 residents of the Swali community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have benefited from a medical outreach organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).
The outreach, tagged “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”, was held on Monday to mark the Easter season and commemorate World Health Day, in line with APWEN’s commitment to community development.
The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a 29-year-old businessman, Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State, over an alleged case of stealing to the tune of N64, 000, 000. 00 (Sixty-four million Naira).
Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, stated that Dilo was arraigned on two counts bordering on stealing. The offence is contrary to Section 342 of the Criminal Code Law Cap. 36 Law of Anambra State and punishable under Section 353 (9) of the same Law.
Lagos State University (LASU) has installed Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom in Epe, as its sixth chancellor.
The investiture ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa, was presided over by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the visitor to the university.
The event was attended by members of the institution’s Governing Council, management staff and traditional rulers.
A socio-political group, the Goodluck Nigeria Movement (GNM), has unveiled plans to organise a nationwide “200 million-man rally” to urge former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The plan was disclosed in a statement issued by the group’s Director of Strategic Communications, Dr Derek Omoleh, following its leadership election, which produced Chief Diekivie Ikiogha as National Chairman and Chief Robert Azibato as National Secretary.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced the activation of comprehensive security measures across the state to prevent and combat violent crime.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, said the move aligns with directives from the Inspector-General of Police and aims to strengthen public safety.
As part of the strategy, the command has intensified intelligence-led policing, increased patrols, and deployed personnel strategically across all local government areas.
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