Month: October 2025

Ijebu-Ode Dry Port: FG takeover Set To Boost Trade, Logistics

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The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the Ogun State Government to develop the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port project, located along the Epe-Mojoda Expressway. In his address during the official handover ceremony of the 130-hectare project site and title documents to the Federal Government, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, said the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port would revamp and position Ogun State as an industrial hub The minister was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…

Countries Supporting IMO NZF Will Face Severe Raft Penalties, US WARNS

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The Trump administration has warned countries against supporting the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at the upcoming extraordinary meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on October 14-17. The administration is considering imposing penalties on “yes” voters, which could include blocking vessels, applying visa restrictions, and charging port fees According to Seatrade Maritime News, “ The current US administration had already made its ‘unequivocal’ rejection of the US net zero plan and threatened retaliation against states voting in Favor of it at the extraordinary meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) from…

Students Face Disruption As FG Threatens ASUU With ‘No Work, No Pay’.

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ASUU strike will inflict severe academic consequences on students despite FG threatening to invoke the “no work, no pay” policy if academic activities are disrupted due to the union’s action. Federal Government, through Ministers of Education Maruf Tunji Alausa and Suwaiba Said Ahmed, reaffirms commitment to dialogue with ASUU. “The Federal Government has demonstrated demonstrable sincerity, patience, and goodwill in its dialogue with the Union,” the statement read. Both Alausa and Ahmed noted that most of ASUU’s concerns, such as increased teaching allowances and improved conditions of service, have been…

BREAKING: ASUU Commences Comprehensive Two-Week Warning Strike, Monday

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed all its branches across the country to commence a two-week warning strike from Monday, October 13 The announcement was made by the ASUU president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at a press briefing at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja Piwuna stated that the government’s failure to honor its commitments regarding the union’s demands made the total warning strike inevitable Prof. Piwuna expressed dismay that; “Government has been asking for time with nothing concrete on the ground to resolve it,” he…

Constable Shot Dead During Confrontation With Soldier In Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Tragedy struck in Bauchi as a Police Constable was allegedly shot dead by a Soldier attached to the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the killing of Constable Ukasha Muhammed, who was gunned down during a confrontation with soldiers in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi metropolis on Friday night, October 10. According to Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the patrol team led by Inspector Hussaini Samaila encountered an assault…

CBN Mandates Instant Refund For Failed ‘on-us’ ATM Transactions, 48 Hours For Others

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In a sweeping reform to protect consumers, the CBN has ordered banks to refund failed Automated Teller Machines (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. The apex bank released a draft guideline on Saturday, October 11, titled ‘Exposure of the Draft Guidelines on the Operations of Automated Teller Machines in Nigeria,’ which contained the instructions. The document, signed by Musa I. Jimoh, Director of Payments System Policy Department, was circulated to banks, payment service providers, card schemes, and independent ATM deployers, with a call for stakeholder feedback by October 31, 2025. For…

Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, To Be Released After Presidential Pardon

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Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has received a presidential pardon from President Bola Tinubu after serving six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. The Presidency, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on Saturday, October 11, that Maryam Sanda had received a presidential pardon. ‘Her family pleaded for her release,’ the statement said, ‘arguing that it was in the best interest of her two children The…

Customs Service Debunks Fake Recruitment List On Social Media; Issues Stern Warning

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The Management of Nigeria Customs Service has warned applicants in its 2025 recruitment exercise to distance themselves from all social media posts claiming to show the number of shortlisted candidates per state for the final stage recruitment, describing it as false and unverified. Customs reassured all legitimate candidates that the selection process remains transparent, merit-based, and consistent with global best practices. Service X confirmed this on Saturday, October 11, via a platform post that was title “Unverified Social Media Post on 2025 Nigeria Customs Service Recruitment Exercise,” the Service said…

Ebonyi Police Detain Man for Trafficking 5-Day-Old Son

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The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the detention of a middle-aged man, Chukwuma Onwe, for allegedly trafficking his 5-day-old son for N1.5 million. After his would-be wife, Philomena Iroko, alerted a neighbor about his actions, the suspect, a native of Nwezenyi-Igbeagu Community, was apprehended by police. Chinyere Ugochukwu was arrested by police after the toddler boy was trafficked to her. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Joshua Ukandu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Capital that the baby had…

Police-Judiciary Collaboration Deepens in Bauchi to Strengthen Justice Delivery

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From Bauchi: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In Bauchi State, the Police Command says it is working closely with the State Judiciary to prevent the premature release of convicted criminals through legal loopholes or political interference. Commissioner of Police, Sani Omolori, made this known while addressing journalists, members of the Police Community Relations Committee, and other stakeholders during the SERVICOM Week celebration at the Command Headquarters. The Police Commissioner said the collaboration aims to ensure that those convicted by competent courts serve their full sentences as prescribed by law. He described it…