Author: Gbenga Mukhtar

FORMER Kayode Fayemi has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 100th birthday, describing him as an extraordinary patriot whose life embodies sacrifice, courage, integrity and unwavering commitment to democracy and justice. In a tribute made available to News Point Nigeria on May 10, 2026, Fayemi joined family members, associates, admirers and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating Fasoranti’s centenary anniversary, describing the milestone as both a rare divine blessing and a remarkable testament to enduring relevance in national life. “It is with profound gratitude to God and deep…

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested three persons living with disabilities for alleged drug trafficking in separate operations across Anambra State and Kwara State. This was revealed on Sunday in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, where he said operatives acting on intelligence tracked 60-year-old Romanus Nwabara to Akpaka Forest in Onitsha, Anambra State. The suspect was arrested with 250 grams of skunk packaged in retail sachets. In a separate raid in Ogbunike, also in Anambra, officers arrested 25-year-old Amos Kenneth, another suspect living with disability, with 160.3 grams…

NIGERIAN Meteorological Agency has warned that 19 states across the country may experience flash flooding as heavy early rains intensify in several parts of Nigeria. In an advisory sent to News Point Nigeria on Thursday, NiMet explained that increased surface runoff and flash flooding could occur during heavy rainfall because dry and hardened soils may prevent water from properly soaking into the ground. The agency identified the states likely to be affected as Zamfara, Nasarawa, Kwara, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Delta, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Edo, Ondo and Bayelsa. According to NiMet, the anticipated impacts…

THE Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has sanctioned 147 of its personnel over various acts of misconduct, including complicity in contraband trafficking within custodial centres across the country. News Point Nigeria reports that the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the destruction of contraband items recovered from correctional facilities nationwide. As part of the crackdown, the NCoS also destroyed 1,167 mobile phones, including iPhones, Android devices, button phones, and other prohibited gadgets smuggled into custodial centres. The destruction exercise took place at the service headquarters in Abuja, where Nwakuche personally supervised the burning of the…

AT least three police officers have been killed while two others sustained injuries after suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. News Point Nigeria reports that the deadly attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, throwing the agrarian community into panic as terrified residents fled their homes amid heavy gunfire. Sources said the attackers arrived in large numbers and launched a surprise assault on the PMF camp, overpowering officers on duty before killing three policemen and injuring two others. A resident of the area, Suleiman Issa, recounted…

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated his long-held position that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries will never function effectively, even as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited continues efforts to secure technical partners for the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna facilities. News Point Nigeria reports that speaking during a television interview aired Sunday night on Sony Irabor Live, which was monitored by our correspondent, Obasanjo anchored his argument on structural inefficiencies, past failed reforms, and deep-rooted operational challenges that have continued to undermine the country’s refining capacity. He emphasised that one of the key lessons from his time in office was that…

THE Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that ongoing economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange adjustments, and fiscal restructuring, are designed to deliver long-term benefits for all citizens. News Point Nigeria reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Friday in Lagos while receiving an award, emphasising the government’s commitment to policies aimed at repositioning the nation’s economy for sustainable growth. Idris, who was honoured with the ‘Image Maker Award 2026’ at the event, reaffirmed his dedication to maintaining the highest standards of public communication, rooted in truth, transparency, and…

THE Ilorin Emirate Descendants’ Progressive Union (IEDPU), Kano Branch, has announced plans to lay the foundation for its proposed multi-million naira secretariat complex, in a move aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity and expanding its community development initiatives. The foundation-laying ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00am, at the project site located at No. 53, King’s College Street, Kurna Asabe, Dantata Estate, Kano. A statement jointly signed by the Union Public Relations Officer, Sheikh Abdulrazaq Shehu Aladire, and the Vice Chairman of Foundation Laying Committee, Malam AbdulQuadri Ahmed Firdausi, on Tuesday, said the project—popularly referred to as…

SUSPECTED bandits have launched a deadly pre-dawn assault on a joint security post in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least three soldiers and carting away an armoured military vehicle along with weapons. News Point Nigeria reports that the attack, which occurred at about 3:00am on Monday, also left several security operatives injured, while motorcycles and ammunition belonging to the joint security team were reportedly taken by the assailants. A former council chairman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told reporters that the gunmen stormed the community in large numbers and directly targeted the security…

SUSPECTED bandits have abducted a traditional ruler, his wife, and another resident in a brazen midnight attack on Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. News Point Nigeria reports that the monarch is said to be among those recently elevated by the state government, adding further gravity to the shocking incident that has heightened tension across the area. According to reports, the assailants, who were said to be heavily armed, stormed the palace of Oba Salman Aweda at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday. The attackers reportedly fired sporadically into the air to scare residents before whisking away…

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held on Thursday. This was disclosed in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday. According to the Board, candidates can now access their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number registered during the examination process. At this stage, only result viewing is available, as printing of result slips has not yet been enabled.…

TROOP of the Nigerian Army have arrested 15 suspected oil thieves around the Ibeju-Lekki axis of Lagos State, foiling what the army described as an attempted illegal operation targeting crude oil supply infrastructure linked to the Dangote Refinery. The development was disclosed in an operational report made available to News Point Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. According to the report, the suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Friday by troops of Headquarters 9 Brigade in conjunction with 65 Battalion, following what was described as credible intelligence. The report clarified that the suspects were intercepted while attempting to illegally…

THE Ogun Magistrate’s Court 1, sitting in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of the state, and presided over by Magistrate Olufunmilayo Somefun, has adjourned the trial of the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s road crash to June 2, 2026. News Point Nigeria reports that this is about the fourth time the case has been adjourned to allow the prosecuting team to file a fresh charge to the existing information on the case. The defendant, Adeniyi Mobolaji, was charged with four counts, which include allegations of dangerous driving causing death. Mobolaji was charged…

THE Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and says it has activated emergency response measures to contain the situation. The case involved a 44-year-old woman who was managed at UCH and died on April 11, 2026. Laboratory confirmation of Lassa fever was later received on April 13, 2026. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the state government, through the Ministry of Health, immediately activated its emergency response mechanisms following confirmation of the case. She said an Incident Management…

NIGERIA’s total petrol supply rose to 40.1 million litres per day (ml/d) in March 2026, reflecting a modest increase from the 39.5 ml/d recorded in February, as imports played a critical role in stabilising the market. This was disclosed in the latest factsheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) sighted by News Point Nigeria, which provided an overview of developments in the country’s midstream and downstream petroleum sector. According to the data, domestic supply accounted for 34.2 ml/d, while imports contributed 5.9 ml/d, signalling a recovery in imported petrol volumes despite a limited number of…

NIGERIA’s telecommunications sector is grappling with mounting financial losses running into billions of naira as theft of critical infrastructure continues to surge, raising serious concerns about the stability of the country’s digital backbone. Recent data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission obtained by News Point Nigeria revealed that more than 650 power-related assets including generators, batteries, and other essential equipment were stolen in 2025 alone. The development highlights growing vulnerabilities in telecom operations, particularly in a country where unreliable electricity supply makes off-grid power systems indispensable to network functionality. Industry stakeholders say the scale of the problem has moved beyond…

MINISTER of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that Nigeria’s economy is in shock, as global countries swim in the fallouts of ongoing crisis in the Middle East. A Monday statement sent to News Point Nigeria by Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Dr. Ogho Okiti, noted that the shock comes on the back of recent economic reforms aimed at building the right economic foundations for lifting millions out of poverty. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in a statement ahead of the 2026 Spring Meetings starting from Monday, April 13, said it…

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor in a series of coordinated, intelligence-led operations across multiple states. A statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the agency’s Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the crackdown, which covered Lagos, Ogun, Abia, Edo, Niger, Imo, Borno, and the Federal Capital Territory, led to the seizure of large quantities of illicit drugs and the dismantling of key trafficking networks. In Abia State, operatives arrested 93-year-old Pa Friday Ahukanna Chigbu at his residence in Osisioma Local Government Area, recovering 7.7 kilograms of…

FIVE forest guards, including a commander, were on Friday killed by armed bandits in Nuku community in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. ‎ News Point Nigeria gathered that the suspected terrorists, who stormed the Nuku community, also destroyed motorcycles of the forest guards and burned down several buildings in the community. ‎ It was also learnt that the patrol vehicles of the police in the area were set ablaze during the attack. ‎ ‎Some members of the community said that the area was thrown into confusion and panic as a result of the incident, leading to villagers…

THE Chairman of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards. News Point Nigeria reports that Momoh received the prestigious award at the second edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards organised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja on Wednesday for his impactful contributions and achievements in the broadcast industry. Channels Television also won the Television Station Of The Year Award at the event, which was held at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado. Also honoured alongside the celebrated newscaster were a former Director General of NTA, Shyngle…