1. Tinubu’s FBI Records Not New — Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday clarified that the investigative documents relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which a U.S. court ordered the FBI and DEA to release, contain no new revelations. Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the 30-year-old reports as outdated and lacking in significance.
2. Bandits Set Mosque, Health Centre, Houses Ablaze in Zamfara
Suspected bandits on Saturday night razed a Juma’at mosque, a Primary Healthcare Centre, and at least 10 houses in Biyabiki village, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State. The attack, which occurred around 8:00 p.m., is believed to be a reprisal linked to loyalists of notorious bandit leader Adamu Aliero.
3. Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer in Bayelsa Ambush
Gunmen suspected to be militants ambushed a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps patrol team in Igbomotoru community, Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State on Friday. A yet-to-be-identified officer was killed during the attack, which occurred while the team returned from an anti-bunkering operation.
4. FG to Launch Nationwide Flood Awareness Campaign in May
The Federal Government will commence a flood awareness campaign across the country in May 2025. Mr. Kunle Awojemila, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Environment, disclosed this on Sunday, stating the campaign aims to educate Nigerians on flood risks and preventive safety measures.
5. Ikeja Explosion Victims in Critical Condition
Four victims of Friday’s explosion in Ikeja, Lagos, remain in critical condition following the blast at a CCTV shop on Kodesho Street. One person was confirmed dead on Saturday. Authorities are continuing investigations into the cause of the incident.
6. NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict With Meth Hidden in Speakers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 41-year-old ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu, also known as Richard, for attempting to traffic 2.7kg of methamphetamine. The drugs were concealed in giant speakers destined for Yola, Mubi, and Cameroon.
7. Three Arrested Over Hijacked Petrol Truck in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to the hijacking of a truck carrying 45,000 litres of petrol along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road. Police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso said the recovered product belongs to NIPCO Petroleum Nigeria Limited.
8. FG Records 700MW Boost in Power Transmission
The Federal Government has announced a 700-megawatt increase in the nation’s power transmission capacity. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this during a meeting with EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot in Abuja, citing improved grid stability.
9. FG Allocates N777bn to Complete Abuja-Kano Road
The Federal Government will deploy N777 billion to complete the reconstruction of the 700km Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, said on Sunday that the funds would cover the remaining 282km of the project.
10. NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms, Dust Haze Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and sunshine across the country between Monday and Wednesday. According to its Sunday bulletin, parts of the North will experience slight dust haze, with isolated thunderstorms expected in Adamawa, Taraba, and Kaduna States.
