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25/12/2025

Farouk Ahmed will be greatly missed

According to the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, Farouk Ahmed will be missed as CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, as he was a professional regulator who guided the downstream sector through one of its most difficult transitions. Speaking exclusively to The PUNCH, MEMAN's Executive Secretary, Mr Clement Isong, stated that Ahmed's departure represented a loss of expertise and maturity at a time when the business is still adjusting to deregulation, unpredictable pricing, and expanded local refinery. As the NMDPRA's first CEO, Isong praised Ahmed for successfully combining or transitioning the Department of Petroleum Resources and the Petroleum Equalisation Fund into the NMDPRA without losing any jobs, characterizing him as a great man.

First and foremost, I want to convey my sincere regret over the departure of the regulator, Engineer Farouk. Over the previous four years, I've found him to be extremely professional. He had one of the most challenging responsibilities in the industry: bringing together the DPR, the NMDPRA, and the PEF into a unified authority, as required by law. Ahmed resigned following charges made by Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, that the former regulator spent approximately $5 million on his children's secondary school education in Switzerland. The claim prompted public outrage and increased scrutiny of the regulator amid continuing tensions in the downstream petroleum industry. Ahmed criticized the claims as frivolous; he had anticipated for an inquiry by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission

25/12/2025

Tinubu cannot block tax legislation, according to Oyedele, but lawyers disagree.

Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, stated that President Bola Tinubu lacks the authority to prevent the ex*****on of tax legislation that have already been passed and gazetted.

He said this in response to requests for the suspension of the tax laws, following the allegations that have preceded them, while appearing on the Arise TV program yesterday, saying: "Suspending or putting it on pause, what does it mean? Some people who have called for the suspension have never inquired who will be in charge of carrying it out.

The President has no powers, and the executive has no authority to suspend it, which is the first point. The second point is that four tax legislation have been enacted, two of which went into effect immediately.

The Nigeria Revenue Service has already started. So, these laws repealed the FIRS Act; we no longer have the FIRS Act; instead, we have the NIRS; how can you suspend this? Does this imply we will no longer have any revenue service?Is it possible that someone would claim that we have had an unlawful NIRS in the past six months? We should recover and repay the money that was paid to them.

24/12/2025

A US judge upheld Trump's $100,000 immigration charge for tech professionals.

On Tuesday, a US court judge upheld President Donald Trump's $100,000 charge for processing H-1B visa petitions, recognizing that it could "inflict significant harm on American businesses and institutions of higher education."In a 56-page decision, US District Judge Beryl Howell stated that the president has "broad statutory authority" to address "a problem he perceives to be a matter of economic and national security."

The $100,000 application fee announced in September gave companies only 36 hours' notice before it went into force, causing turmoil and confusion about how it would work and who would be affected.

The H-1B charge is part of Trump's bigger immigration crackdown, which has unleashed a tremendous drive against migrants since his return to the White House — though it had not previously targeted the visa on which Silicon Valley strongly relies.

Trump said that the H-1B visa system was being misused to replace American workers with those prepared to work for less pay. The United States issues 85,000 H-1B visas each year through a lottery system. India accounts for almost three-quarters of the recipients.

20/12/2025

The army inducts 3,391 new soldiers in Osogbo.

On Saturday, 3,391 new Nigerian Army troops were formally integrated at Depot Nigerian Army in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, in what was the depot's inaugural Passing Out Parade since its formation. Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, said this in an official statement on Saturday in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), urged the recruits to maintain "the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, courage, and patriotism" as they begin their military service. "This occasion is historic as it marks the first Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Army Depot in Osogbo.

You are the pioneers, and you should wear this emblem with pride. "Throughout your careers, act as worthy ambassadors for this institution," he added. Shaibu emphasized the nation's increasing security concerns, urging soldiers to take confidence from their training and act "with hope for success rather than fear of failure" when confronted with difficulty. He promised them of the Army's continuous support under his Soldier First policy.

20/12/2025

Otti says, "I will quit politics after my governorship."

Dr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has reiterated his long-held view that he will retire from active politics after serving as governor, stating that he has no presidential, vice-presidential, or senatorial ambitions after that. Otti said this on Friday at the Government House in Umuahia, in response to a viral video in which someone chastised him for his recent visit to Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, suggesting that he was harbouring presidential or vice-presidential ambitions once his tenure ended. While conceding that disagreement is a natural aspect of democracy, the governor stated that everyone has the freedom to voice an opinion, even if it is not always correct. "In the first place, this is the beauty of democracy.

One of the topics he discussed was my desire after becoming governor, and I've stated it before and will say it again: by the time I finish my term as governor, I plan to retire. So I have neither presidential nor vice presidential ambitions. I also have no plans to run for Senate after serving as governor. "I came with a mission, and when I complete it, I will make room for younger people. So he was talking about the Igbo presidency. I am not even sure what that implies. So I believe that if his thesis is predicated on that premise, it has crumbled because he will not see me on the ballot," the governor added.

20/12/2025

Anthony Joshua Knocks out Jack Paul

Anthony Joshua, the former heavyweight champion, performed a strong performance on Saturday morning, knocking out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight match in Miami. Although Paul outperformed expectations by making it into the early stages, Joshua's greater power and experience proved crucial, according to The Athletic. The British fighter downed Paul twice in a frantic fifth round, paving the way for the finish. Joshua secured the victory in the sixth round, delivering a barrage of hard punches that rendered Paul unable to continue, causing the referee to terminate the fight.

Speaking after the fight, Joshua challenged longtime adversary Tyson Fury to fight in the ring. "Put down (your) Twitter fingers and put on some gloves and come and fight me," he told you. Paul, who later claimed that he sustained a broken jaw during the fight, refuses to name a future opponent. Instead, the boxer announced that he would take a vacation from boxing after losing for the second time in his professional career. Paul, ranked No. 14 cruiserweight by the WBA, has defeated two previous boxing world champions. In his Netflix boxing debut in November 2024, he easily defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson, and he most recently defeated 39-year-old Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. in June.

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19/12/2025

Europe to lend $105 billion to Ukraine, without using Russian funds.

Officials from the European Union sought to use Russia's frozen assets to back up a significant loan to Ukraine. Faced with opposition inside their own camp, they decided to take a different approach. War The Latest Photos Zelensky's Dilemma: Territorial Sticking Point You have been allowed access; now use your keyboard to continue reading. Europe to lend $105 billion to Ukraine, without using Russian funds. Officials from the European Union sought to use Russia's frozen assets to back up a significant loan to Ukraine. Faced with opposition inside their own camp, they decided to take a different approach.

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19/12/2025

Nigeria Police Superintendent Defends Himself Amid Probe into Alleged Arms Supply to Bandits in Niger State.

A terrible occurrence has rocked the Niger State Police Command, with Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Isah Abdullahi, commonly known as Kunkuri, attached to MOPOL 12, Minna, apparently shooting himself in the armoury he supervised. The su***de follows charges that Abdullahi supplied weaponry and ammunition to bandits and criminals in Niger State. According to sources, the issue arose during a routine assessment of MOPOL 12's armoury by Abuja-based detectives, who discovered 13 missing AK-47 rifles and almost 2,000 rounds of ammunition.

An investigation led to the arrest of Inspector John Moses of the Niger State Government House, who allegedly confessed to supplying Abdullahi with fi****ms for delivery to bandits in Erena, Shiroro Local Government Area. Further investigations identified a middleman with ties to the state's criminal networks. During a physical audit at the armoury, Abdullahi allegedly got a pistol and shot himself in the head, killing him instantly. The armoury, which he controlled electronically, gave him the ability to commit the act. Adamu Elleman, the Niger State Police Commissioner, verified the occurrence, saying, "He (Abdullahi) smartly brought out a pistol and shot himself when empty ammunition boxes were discovered.

18/12/2025

The Federal Government has informed that Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 military personnel held after a forced landing. Kimiebi Ebienfa, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the news Wednesday night. The release followed a diplomatic meeting in Ouagadougou between Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Burkina Faso's junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré, which highlighted the importance of high-level engagement in resolving the crisis.

17/12/2025

I met about N600 billion in Rivers' coffers following emergency rule — Fubara

Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has stated that when emergency rule was lifted, the state's coffers contained more than N600 billion, and that his administration remains committed to cautious public fund management. The governor stated that he left over N300 billion in government accounts before President Bola Tinubu proclaimed emergency rule in the state, and that accessible records back his allegation. Fubara spoke on Wednesday during the opening of the 14.2-kilometer Obodhi-Ozochi Road, which connects Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas. His words came as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, criticized the state's public schools and raised concerns about the utilization of remaining monies.

Amaewhule revealed at a recent plenary that Ibas handed over more than N600 billion once the emergency rule was repealed. He also chastised the state administration for the poor condition of Township State School 1 on Moscow Road in Port Harcourt, claiming that the school lacked basic facilities such as toilets despite its proximity to administration House. The Speaker expressed concern in response to a report provided by the House Committee on Education, chaired by Hon. Aforji Igwe, after an examination of the school.

He questioned the state government's use of available cash, a development that appeared to rekindle tensions between the executive and legislative branches. Responding indirectly to the comments, Fubara stated that all public funds were used appropriately and that his administration's spending records were available and verifiable. The governor continued, "Today, I'd like to address the entire world. When we departed during the emergency rule, our records were still there. We left more than N300 million. When we got back, we had roughly N600 billion or something.

15/12/2025

The world responds to the Jewish festival shooting attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

A mass shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, has killed at least 15 people, in a brutal and unusual occurrence for the country.

Authorities said the "terrorist" act on Sunday was "designed to target Sydney's Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah" as hundreds of people gathered for the Chanukah by the Sea event.

The Australian leader decried the "targeted" attack, stating, "What was unleashed today is beyond comprehension." Albanese also spoke to the Jewish community directly.

"As prime minister, on behalf of all Australians, to the Jewish community: We stand with you, we embrace you and we reaffirm tonight that you have every right to be proud of who you are and what you believe," Albanese told the nation.

"You have the right to worship, study, work, and live peacefully and safely. "You should never have had to face the loss that you have today.

We will devote every resource necessary to keep you safe and protected."

15/12/2025

Terrorist allegations: Two previous governors fuelling insecurity.

Bello Turji, a notorious bandit commander, has accused two former northern governors of inciting insecurity throughout the country, particularly in the north.

He also disclosed engaging in a series of peace discussions with the Zamfara State government during the administration of the state's former governor, but adamantly disputed charges that he received N30 million or any monetary incentive to engage in the process. Attempts to reach both former governors at press time yesterday were futile since they did not pick up or return phone calls.

Text and WhatsApp messages sent to their mobile phones received no response. However, numerous individuals close to the past governors insisted that terrorists' remarks should not be taken seriously.

According to one of the sources, "why would anyone want to put a premium on the words of a terrorist?" Isn't it evident that the terrorist is attempting to portray himself as a victim? "It's all lies." Another source connected to one of the governors said, "I can confirm to you that Turji is telling lies.

You want to believe the person who has committed serial murders. "He has said nothing but lies." The Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation have likewise declined to comment on the situation.

However, in a viral video released yesterday, Turji accused previous political leaders in Zamfara and Sokoto states of laying the groundwork for the region's long-standing insecurity.

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