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Troops Nab IPOB Commander ‘Gentle De Yahoo,’ Rescue Multiple Kidnap Victims

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

....Recover Ammunition, Police/Military Uniforms. By Stanley Evans Troops of Nigerian Army have arrested a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, widely known as “Gentle de Yahoo.” Sources said the feared kingpin, who had for years terrorized communities across Okigwe and neighboring areas, was captured during... Read more

Minister seeks regional energy integration to tackle $120bn import bill

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Mike Jason The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has called for a deeper regional integration to tackle the $120 billion energy import bill faced by African countries annually. Lokpobiri, who made the call at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum in Accra, Ghana, stressed that integration remains the most... Read more

NAPTIP Exposis child trafficking ring, rescues 8 stolen children

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Ruth Moses The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons ,NAPTIP have rescued eight children suspected to have been stolen from Kano and other northern states and trafficked to the South–South and South–East regions by a notorious interstate child trafficking syndicate. The rescued children, aged between two and 10 years, were reportedly found in a privately owned... Read more

NASC Appoints Acting Clerk Of Senate

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Aliyu Umar THE National Assembly Service Commission has approved the appointment of Emmanuel Odo as the Actng Clerk of the Senate. The appointment was approved yesterday, Tuesday 16th September, 2025, during the 6th Commission’s 10th Meeting. A statement signed yesterday in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Information/ Spokesperson, National Assembly Service Commission, Emmanuel N Anyigor read, " I write... Read more

Benue govt raises alarm over GBV cases in IDPs camps

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Joshua Akor The Benue State government has expressed concern over reported cases of Gender Based Violence, GBV, in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps in the state. The government promised to intensify sensitization and campaigns against the menace in the camps in state in order to stem it. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare Mrs. Theresa Ikwue made... Read more

4% FOB: Customs engages Finance Ministry To address stakeholders’ concerns

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

By Kingsley Micheal The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has confirmed receipt of the directive of the Federal Ministry of Finance to suspend the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charged on imported goods. The Service, in a statement, indicated that it was consulting the Federal Ministry of Finance, with a view to exploring alternative measures. The statement issued by the... Read more

Tinubu returns to Abuja after work vacation

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening returned to Abuja from his work vacation. Recall that the President departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United Kingdom. A statement before his departure for the vacation had stated that, "the vacation will last... Read more

Governor Idris Accuses Malami of Economic Sabotage, Terrorism Agenda

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has urged security agencies to arrest and prosecute former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over allegations that the state government imported mercenaries—a claim he described as an act of terrorism and economic sabotage. Speaking in Birnin Kebbi on Monday during an interface with a coalition of Civil Society Organisations, Idris said Malami’s allegations have already... Read more

Rivers Crisis: PDP Cautions Fubara Against APC Defection, Seeks Probe of Emergency Rule

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has been urged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain loyal to the party, reject overtures from the All Progressives Congress (APC), and probe the management of the state during the six-month emergency rule. Speaking in Abuja, PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, and Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, said Fubara’s resumption... Read more

Tinubu’s Suspension of 4% Import Levy Shields Airlines, Curbs Inflation – AON

September 17, 2025 (updated September 17, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has applauded the Federal Government’s suspension of the four per cent Free on Board (FOB) import levy, describing it as a timely intervention that will protect the aviation industry from collapse. In a joint statement signed by AON President, Dr. Abdulmunaf Sarina, and Vice President, Allen Onyema, the group said the levy, if implemented,... Read more

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