Month: December 2025

Lagos Escapes Yuletide Tragedy: No Casualties in Ojuelegba 40ft Container Accident

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Traffic on the busy Ojuelegba Bridge in Lagos was halted on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, after a 40ft container truck overturned. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, stating that the loaded Mack truck fell while traveling inward toward the National Stadium in Surulere. According to LASTMA spokesperson Taofiq Adebayo, the fallen container completely blocked the bridge, forcing emergency responders to divert all vehicular movement from Fadeyi and Onipan through the Ojuelegba service lane to connect with Funsho Williams Avenue. Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of Public Affairs…

Yuletide Relief: FG Implements 50% Reduction in Nationwide Train Fares

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To alleviate the financial burden on travelers during the Yuletide, the Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares nationwide. This initiative aims to lower travel costs for citizens journeying across the country for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The discount was announced in Lagos on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)Opeifa said the fare reduction took effect on Tuesday and has already recorded a high passenger turnout across major railway corridors. “At major…

Diplomatic Clarity: China Distances Itself from Illegal Mining Activities

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The Federation of China Mining Federation of Nigeria has debunked reports alleging that Chinese mining companies are infiltrating Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and engaging in illegal activities, describing the claims as false and misleading, restating its commitment to Lawful Mining in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria on Tuesday, December 23, the federation said it had observed the recirculation of media reports alleging some Chinese nationals of illegal mining, seizure of critical mineral resources, environmental damage, and even fuelling terrorist activities in…

“No More Labels: FG Declares Bandits are Terrorists”

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In a major policy shift, the Federal Government has declared that all bandits, armed men, and kidnappers will be classified and treated as terrorists. Speaking on Monday, December 22, during his 2025 year-end briefing, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said the administration is moving past what it calls “ambiguous nomenclature,” ensuring a clearer and more forceful response to internal security threats. The Minister said the administration of President Bola Tinubu would no longer tolerate insecurity under any guise, warning that any individual or group that terrorises Nigerians would be dealt with…

NDLEA Arrests Female Lagos Drug Kingpin; 23.5kg Cocaine Stashed in Kids’ Room

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……. Agency Intercepts Italy-Bound Opioids, Nabs Businessman and Beninoise National in Raids In its relentless mission to purge Nigeria of narcotics, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a decisive blow to a persistent cocaine trafficking syndicate. Barely twenty months after the high-profile arrest of cartel leaders Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Toheebat Dauda across Lagos and Ogun—resulting in multi-billion-naira seizures—operatives have apprehended another key figure who had been a fugitive since May 2024. Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, a high-ranking member of the syndicate, was nabbed at her Lagos…

Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi: Tinubu Approves Renaming of Azare Federal University in Honor of Late Scholar.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University. The President announced the decision on Saturday during a condolence visit to Bauchi State to pay tribute to the late Islamic cleric, whom he described as a “national conscience” and a pillar of moral leadership. Highlighting the cleric’s immense legacy, the President characterized Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a man whose life was a testament to his love for humanity. He noted that the scholar’s dedication to…

Bauchi Supports Continued AHBN Engagement to Tackle Zero-Dose Gaps

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government, through the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BASPHCDB), has encouraged the African Health Budget Network (AHBN) to seek external funding to sustain its Zero Dose Learning Hub Community of Practice (CoP), an evidence-based advocacy initiative focused on reducing the number of zero-dose children in the state. The call was made during the 2025 Bauchi State Zero Dose Learning Hub Annual Scorecard Validation Meeting held at the Polio Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Bauchi. Speaking at the meeting, the Executive Chairman…

Championing the Blue Economy: Shippers’ Council Bolsters Cargo Security, Stakeholder Rights.

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… Operational Transparency: Police Call for Direct Reports on Maritime Irregularities The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, Ph.D, FCILT has vowed to uphold strict safety standards and protect the rights of port users within Nigeria’s transport value chain. Speaking in Lagos on Friday, December 19, at a session dedicated to resolving Stakeholders cargo clearance disputes, organized by the Port Economic Regulator (Shippers Council), the NSC Chief, reiterated that the Council remains the ‘guardian of the ports,’ dedicated to ensuring a seamless and equitable…

Shippers’ Council Elevates Maritime Standards; Recognizes Media as Strategic Partners in Blue Economy Growth

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The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D has solidified the agency’s commitment to modernizing maritime trade. This vision of enhanced efficiency, complete transparency, and global competitiveness is actively driven and supported by objective and strategic media coverage within the sector. As the Port Economic Regulator, the NSC is committed to achieving world-class efficiency across the nation’s maritime gateways. Dr. Akutah highlighted the media’s indispensable role in this transformation, noting that journalists are vital for informing stakeholders, shaping public discourse, and upholding…

Smarter Seas: Oyetola and Walson-Jack Launch Platform that Enhances Transparency, Smarter Operations, and Streamlines Maritime.

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The future of Nigeria’s maritime administration went digital on Wednesday, December 17, as the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy went live with its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS). This milestone isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a total reimagining of institutional efficiency, marking a bold leap forward in the Ministry’s journey toward a fully digitized, high-performance maritime sector In a statement released by Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister, the Ministry confirmed that the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) was officially co-launched by the Honourable Minister of…