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Synergy for Success: Shippers’ Council’s Staff Union Honors CEO Dr. Akutah for Transformational Leadership

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The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah,Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D was honored on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with a prestigious Award of Excellence by the Council’s Senior Staff Association. The accolade recognizes his visionary governance and the landmark industrial harmony achieved during his tenure. The award serves as a testament to Dr. Akutah’s “people-first” administration, which has prioritized employee welfare as a cornerstone of institutional growth. In his acceptance remarks, Dr. Akutah dedicated the honor to the Council’s workforce, describing the staff as the “engine room”…

Oil Sector Shake-up: NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed Quits Amid Corruption Allegations …….. President Tinubu accepts resignation and swiftly names a successor following explosive claims of economic sabotage

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Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has resigned following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, on Wednesday, December 17, invited Ahmed to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, over the ongoing allegations of economic sabotage and corruption. Recall, on Monday, December 15, Dangote had alleged that Ahmed Farouk “paid $5 million” to a Swiss secondary school for his children’s education, describing the act as “economic sabotage and corruption”.

Brazil Cocaine Bust: Vessel Seized, 21 Detained as NDLEA Intensifies Port Crackdown

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…. .. “Nigeria will not be your foothold,” Marwa warns global cartels, following a court-ordered 14-day detention of the merchant ship A Federal High Court order has authorized the NDLEA to detain the MV San Antonio and 21 crew members after a 25.5kg cocaine shipment from Brazil was intercepted at the Apapa seaport. The discovery, made on December 6, 2025, followed a precise intelligence-led raid. With the vessel now under guard, its international crew—including the captain and sailors from Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and the Philippines—is being held as the agency…

Building Systems That Work: Advancing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adamawa and Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The governments of Adamawa and Bauchi States in Nigeria’s North-East are stepping up efforts to mainstream Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) education into governance, adopting deliberate strategies that place adolescents themselves at the centre of policy implementation. This renewed commitment reflects a growing recognition that sustainable solutions to adolescent health challenges must go beyond policy declarations to include the voices, experiences and leadership of young people. These efforts are unfolding against the backdrop of troubling demographic and health indicators. Government data show that Adamawa State…

Transparency Showdown: Dangote Exposes $7M Swiss Tuition Claims Against NMDPRA Chief, Drags Case to ICPC

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Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has levelled serious allegations of financial impropriety against Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a formal petition to the ICPC, Dangote claims Ahmed spent approximately $5 million on elite secondary education for his four children in Switzerland—an expenditure the billionaire argues is inconsistent with a public official’s legitimate income. Escalating his call for regulatory transparency, Aliko Dangote used a Tuesday newspaper advert to name the specific Swiss institutions and costs associated with Farouk Ahmed’s children’s…

Akabogu Law Firm Commits to Education with New Nautical Science Scholarship

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Renowned maritime law firm Akabogu Law is investing in the future of the industry by championing exceptional talent. The firm has committed a ₦450,000 scholarship to Miss Adoga Joyce Ohekwuru, the top Nautical Science graduate identified and honored earlier this year by Platforms Communications. This initiative underscores Akabogu Law’s dedication to fostering academic excellence among Nigerian maritime students. Joyce, a student of Delta State Maritime Polytechnic who completed her National Diploma in Nautical Science in 2023 and graduated with Distinction, having scored 3.76 in her Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA),…

Nigerian Man Faces FBI Charges for Visa Overstay, Assault

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A Nigerian national, Oluwadamilola Ogooluwa Bamigboye, has been arrested by the FBI and faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting a federal agent and evading arrest during an immigration enforcement operation. The two defendants, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye and Rekeya Frazier, were arraigned in federal court today on charges of assaulting a federal officer. On December 10, HSI agents went to Bamigboye’s apartment in Plymouth, Minnesota, to apprehend him in connection with an alleged student visa overstay. The reported incident occurred during this operation. HSI agents arrived at the scene and, according to…

End of “Miracle Centers”? FG Blocks SS3 Transfers to Uphold Exam Standards

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The Federal Ministry of Education has imposed an immediate ban on student transfers into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) classes across all public and private secondary schools nationwide, effective from the 2026/2027 academic year. This major policy shift was officially communicated in a statement released on Sunday, December 14, signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. The new policy is believed to be a crucial step in addressing the “increasing incidence of examination malpractice” that continues to undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s education system, ultimately…

Heartbreak on the Highway: Woman, Infant Die in Lagos Bus Crash

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A tragic collision involving two commercial buses on Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, has claimed two lives, including an eight-month-old infant girl. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which responded to the scene, confirmed the fatalities. According to an official statement, the crash happened Sunday, December 14, opposite Olabode House, situated between the Anthony and Obanikoro areas. According to initial investigations, a red Tata commercial bus, traveling inbound from Palmgroove towards Anthony, reportedly lost control, crossed the median barrier, and collided head-on with a Volkswagen commercial bus heading in the…

NDLEA Busts Major Drug, Seizes US, Canada-Bound Opioids. ……………….Operatives arrest fleeing ‘bandits’ drug supplier’ Gamboli in Niger; uncover clandestine codeine factory in Abia and arrest a woman and son over 1,187kg skunk seizure in Ondo

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 33-year-old Mohammed Sani, alias Gamboli, a notorious supplier of illicit drugs to bandits operating in Shiroro LGA of Niger State. Gamboli, who initially evaded capture three weeks ago, was apprehended in his hideout following actionable intelligence regarding his drug activities. In a statement released on Sunday, December 14, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the details of the operation. However, NDLEA operatives first raided Gamboli’s residence at Anguwan Makera, Kuta, on November 20, 2025, where…