The son of the Oniwo of Afin, Oba Simeon Olanipekun, abducted in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been released after a ₦20 million ransom was paid to his captors.

The Federal Ministry of Works has provided clarity on the proposed expenditure of over N500 million in its 2026 Appropriation Bill, explaining that the funds are intended for the training of artisans and the provision of equipment such as grinding machines, motorcycles, and mini-vans.

Clarivo Oil and Gas, led by Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, has announced plans to develop a world-class oil refinery in Calabar, Cross River State, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector.

Kujama community in Southern Kaduna was thrown into fear on Sunday morning as armed bandits abducted two women and a nine-year-old boy, leaving behind a three-month-old baby.

Immediate past Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola SAN, has called on Nigerians to take deliberate steps in governance, conduct, and public communication to project a positive image of the country, describing this as the first step toward improving Nigeria’s international reputation.

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the renowned diplomat and former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on the occasion of his 93rd birthday.

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has said that forgiving terrorists is against the 1999 Constitution, warning that the government’s negotiation and concessions to bandits and terrorists threaten national security.

Bello made the call on Tuesday in Lafia while speaking at the second anniversary of the Kilema Youth Development Association.

The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned two men in court for the alleged theft of cables worth N11 million from a company in the state.

The defendant was immediately evacuated from the court premises and taken back to the clinic at the Agodi Correctional Centre for urgent medical attention.