LONG queues are beginning to build up at AA Rano and Aliko filling stations where Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol is sold below ₦1,000 per litre, as consumers hurry in search of cheaper products. News Point Nigeria market survey as of Saturday morning revealed that private car owners and commercial bus drivers are starting to form long lines at AA Rano and Aliko Oil stations, especially along the nation for petrol currently sold at ₦937 per litre. Other stations across the nation, however, do not have as many queues as the AA Rano stations, as most have increased pump…
Author: Farouk Abbas
FRESH political manoeuvring ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections may trigger a cabinet shake-up in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as several ministers are reportedly considering resigning their positions to pursue elective offices in their home states. Investigations indicate that at least four cabinet members are positioning themselves for state-level contests, particularly in states where incumbent governors will complete their constitutionally allowed two terms by 2027. Among those reportedly weighing their political options are the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; and Minister…
A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; his wife, Asabe Bashir; and their son, Abdulaziz Malami, in an ongoing money laundering case. News Point Nigeria reports that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted each of the defendants bail in the sum of ₦200 million with two sureties in like sum. As part of the bail conditions, the court ordered that one of the sureties must deposit title deeds of properties located in either Maitama or Asokoro, both highbrow districts of Abuja. The court also directed the defendants to deposit their…
THE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that no fewer than 100 senior lawyers in Nigeria are currently facing prosecution for various corruption-related offences, raising fresh concerns about ethical breaches within the legal profession. News Point Nigeria reports that Olukoyede made the revelation on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at the second annual lecture of the Body of Benchers, an event attended by prominent members of the legal community and key stakeholders in the justice sector. The EFCC chairman expressed worry over what he described as the growing involvement of some legal practitioners…
NIGERIA’s electricity generation has fallen below the 4,000 megawatt threshold, following persistent gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants across the country. The development was disclosed on Thursday by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which manages the country’s national electricity grid. According to the system operator, total electricity generation on the national grid stood at 3,940.53 megawatts as of 5:00 a.m., highlighting ongoing fuel supply constraints that continue to limit output from gas-fired power plants. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria, titled “Gas Constraints Lead to Temporary Reduction in Power Generation,” NISO explained that the drop in…
THE Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, following a series of allegations bordering on gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach of public trust. News Point Nigeria reports that the impeachment process was formally initiated during plenary after the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Lawan Hussaini Dala, presented a notice detailing the accusations against the deputy governor. According to Dala, the action was taken in compliance with the provisions of Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, particularly Section 188, which outlines the legal framework for…
THE Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), to personally appear before it on March 10 to respond to a contempt charge filed by the National Rescue Mission (NRM). News Point Nigeria reports that Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date after counsel to INEC, M.S. Bawa, sought an adjournment, citing an emergency that prevented the commission’s chairman from attending Wednesday’s proceedings. Bawa informed the court that a counter-affidavit had already been filed challenging the competence of the contempt proceedings and urging the court to quash the charge.…
THE Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that the Nigeria Police under his leadership will not condone any conduct that undermines respect for human rights, weakens public confidence in the agency, and erodes institutional legitimacy. News Point Nigeria reports that Disu, who stated this during his inaugural Conference with Senior Police Officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, said there would be “no sacred cows”. He explained that respect for human rights is not optional but fundamental to professional policing and central to sustaining public trust. “By upholding this standard, we reinforce the rule of law…
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday said it arrested a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who has been on the wanted list of NDLEA and British authorities for over 15 years. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria, described the development as a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks. Babafemi said Ilomuanya was apprehended at a location in Lagos on Monday, 23rd February 2026, following a high-stakes, well-coordinated operation by officers of a Special Operations Unit of the Agency. “His arrest…
APEX NEWS EXCLUSIVE has said it stands by its story on the alleged N45 billion extra-budgetary expenditure by the former Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, during the 2025 Hajj. The story was published by the Abuja-based newspaper in a joint multi-platform investigative reporting series. The declaration was made in a letter addressed to AL-ADL Legal Consult, counsel to Hajj Gazette News and Current Affairs Magazine. We Stand By Our Story The story in question, titled “2025 Hajj: NAHCON CEO, Abdullahi Pakistan, Defies Tinubu’s Order, Spends N45 Billion Without Approval,” was…
THE Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has delivered a judgment in favour of consumers, ordering electricity distribution companies to refund a total of ₦20.33bn in outstanding meter costs. News Point Nigeria reports that the judgment contained in Order No: NERC/2026/025, which amends the previous 2023 order, was signed by the NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, and the Commissioner, Legal, Licensing & Compliance at NERC, Dafe Akpeneye, on February 27, 2026. According to the new order, DisCos are to recover and fully disburse the fund to affected customers over 12 months from March 1, 2026. Under the Meter Asset Provider framework (MAP)…
THE Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed March 10 for ruling on the admissibility of a document sought to be tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on alleged money laundering charge. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after listening to the prosecution and defence lawyers’ arguments for and against the admissibility of the property-related document. Former governor’s counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, had kicked against its admissibility on the ground that the document was not before the court during the examination-in-chief of the 10th prosecution…
ADAMAWA State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has shown support for rotational presidency ahead of the 2027 polls, saying that no northerner has any business joining the race. News Point Nigeria reports that the Governor, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the submission on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He explained that although anybody can vie for any political office, the southern region should retain the presidency in the interest of fairness and unity of the country. “There is no business of anybody in the north to do with…
THE National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police. News Point Nigeria reports that his name is now to be sent to the Senate for screening. President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu as the acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Tinubu, in a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had said he would convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP, after which his name would be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” he said. The former AIG assumed…
THE Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Terhemba Tsoho, has formally indicated his intention to honour an invitation by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations of non-declaration of assets. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Monday and signed by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher, Justice Tsoho affirmed his willingness to cooperate fully with the Bureau in line with constitutional provisions and due process. According to the statement, the Chief Judge has asked the CCB to schedule his appearance for any date beginning from the week…
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and other opposition figures of hypocrisy over their criticism of provisions in the newly signed Electoral Act 2026. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike reacted to the opposition’s rejection of aspects of the amended law, particularly the clause permitting manual transmission of election results where electronic transmission fails due to poor network coverage. Wike alleged that Amaechi and other members of the previous administration had opposed electronic transmission of results during the tenure…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will on Monday convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider the appointment of Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, this newspaper gathered. Two highly placed officials in the Presidency and the police establishment confirmed the scheduled meeting to our correspondent on Sunday. “The Police Council Meeting is on Monday,” one of the sources said. The second source, also familiar with the matter, confirmed, “Yes, we are meeting on Monday. The usual time for FEC meetings is 12:00 or 1:00 pm.” The meeting is in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a fresh five-year term, in a move that dramatically reshaped what initially appeared to be his final day in office. The reappointment, which took effect from Friday, February 27, came just hours after Audi marked the end of his initial tenure and bowed out of service during activities commemorating the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. News Point Nigeria reports that Audi had assumed office on March 1, 2021, following his…
ADAMAWA State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). News Point Nigeria reports that Fintiri announced this in a state broadcast on Friday. The governor said he moved with all his cabinet members, appointees, and elected local government chairmen. He said that his decision was made in the interest of the people of Adamawa State and national unity, emphasising the need for stronger alignment with the Federal Government to advance development priorities. The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Wesley Bathiya, had on Wednesday resigned his…
THE Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has said no power or authority can make Muslims relinquish the practice of Shariah. The Secretary General of SCSN, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, said this in response to a recent report that a United States Congress committee submitted to President Donald Trump. News Point Nigeria recalled that the United States’ representative for West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district, Riley Moore, and Chris Smith, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Sub-committee submitted the report after an investigation to look into the alleged persecution of Christians in the country. The report had highlighted Sharia and…